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You can choose to be seated on the air conditioned lower deck or you may prefer to take in the fresh air on the open top decks. <\/p>\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" data-trx-lazyload-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OknvtsBG2DA?si=y4Yea753xylKPE9P\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/br>\n<\/br>\n\n\n<p>The boat is fully equipped with state of the art navigational and safety systems, ladies and gents restrooms, is wheelchair accessible and provides full bar facilities. 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