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Luxury hotel brands launch small cruise ships that anchor at ports

New upscale cruise ships from luxury hotel brands are launching to offer hotel-like experiences on the ocean.

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Small vessels replace large traditional boats

These new boats feel more like luxury hotels located on water. They are typically small enough to anchor at ports inaccessible to bigger ships.

Designers and fashion icons join the fleet

Fashion designer Johanna Ortiz lent design touches to one of the vessels. She had never been on a cruise before joining this new generation of boats.

Environmental upgrades reduce emissions significantly

Innovations like electric motors and SCR filter systems radically reduce nitrogen-oxide emissions. These energy efficient designs mark a shift away from older cruise ship models.

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