Cruise
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Electric boat maker Arc is breaking has launched a new center console member of the family. The Arc Coast model is "purpose-built for hosting and entertaining" and comes in markedly cheaper than both the Sport and the One models before it.
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Slicing huge cruise ships in half, then welding in an extra segment to lengthen them, is more or less a license to print money for cruise operators – so this 'jumboization' surgery is becoming very common. Let's take a look at how it's done.
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The public (at least the rich public) will soon be able to take a break from their luxury cruise to ride a luxury submersible. Triton Submarines has delivered its first Triton 660/9 AVA to a cruise company to take passengers into the depths in style.
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Hurtigruten Norway has released its concept of the eco-friendly cruise ship of tomorrow called Sea Zero that uses a raft of new technologies, including battery-powered propulsion and artificial intelligence, for zero-emission marine travel.
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Inspired by traditional Japanese architecture and boasting luxurious wooden interiors, the "Guntu" floating hotel aims to create the perfect atmosphere for guests to soak up the serenity of their surrounds.
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Japanese trains have long been known for their speed and efficiency. Now, if the East Japan Railway Company has its way, slow and luxurious may soon be added to the list with the May 1 debut of its Train Suite Shiki-shima, designed by famed industrial designer Ken Okuyama.
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Norwegian Cruise Line raises the bar for outlandish cruise offerings yet again. Its new "Joy" cruise ship will entertain with a two-level race track, multi-story water park, high-tech arcade, and bumper hovercraft arena.
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Spain's sole inland river port, the Port of Seville, recently received a new cruise ship terminal constructed from shipping containers. While they aren't always the best building material for every situation, in this case they appear to have proved a good fit.
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The Japanese regional railway JR Kyushu has become the first company in Japan to build a luxury sleeper cruise train. It comes equipped with the latest motion control technology, 14 luxury guest rooms, two deluxe suites, three presidential suites, a lounge car, dining car and bar.
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On June 12, the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal was opened in Hong Kong, replacing the Kai Tak Airport and its notorious runway 12.
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A wealthy Australian businessman has announced plans to build a cruise ship modeled after the infamous Titanic, but with modern upgrades.