Ever Seen a Cruise Ship Board Passengers Like This? 🚢

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Most cruise ships use a gangway at a dock—but not here. While anchored in the beautiful Whitsundays, passengers board the Celebrity Solstice through a shell door platform built into the side of the ship. A fascinating look at how cruise passengers are transferred when there's no port available. 📍 Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia 🚢 Celebrity Solstice #CelebritySolstice #CruiseShip #Whitsundays #CruiseLife #ShipSpotting #TenderBoat #CruiseTravel #Australia #TravelShorts #Shorts #cruisewhitsundays

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