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Have you been on a luxury cruise? The Ultimate World Cruise set sail on Sunday. It could be the longest cruise ever. The 245-day trip will stop at 111 ports in 51 countries on six continents. The chairman of the cruise company said: “We have been committed to connecting travelers to…experiences that allow them to explore the world in comfort. Our…cruise is the most extensive [trip] available….I am pleased to offer such a unique experience.” The cruise isn’t cheap. Passengers paid a minimum of $81,000 each, but all 930 tickets were sold. Guests will live in luxury. The ship has eight restaurants. There is a different menu for every day of the cruise. Special menus will match the destinations. A spokesman said: “There is more food than you can ever imagine.” The ship also has two swimming pools, a spa, and a snow grotto where snowflakes fall from the ceiling.

¿Has estado en un crucero de lujo? El Ultimate World Cruise zarpó el domingo. Podría ser el crucero más largo de la historia. El viaje de 245 días se detendrá en 111 puertos en 51 países en seis continentes. El presidente de la compañía de cruceros dijo: “Nos hemos comprometido a conectar a los viajeros con … experiencias que les permitan explorar el mundo con comodidad. Nuestro … crucero es el [viaje] más extenso disponible … Soy encantado de ofrecer una experiencia tan única “. El crucero no es barato. Los pasajeros pagaron un mínimo de $ 81,000 cada uno, pero se vendieron los 930 boletos. Los huéspedes vivirán en el lujo. El barco tiene ocho restaurantes. Hay un menú diferente para cada día del crucero. Menús especiales coincidirán con los destinos. Un portavoz dijo: “Hay más comida de la que puedas imaginar”. El barco también tiene dos piscinas, un spa y una gruta de nieve donde caen copos de nieve desde el techo.

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