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Viewpoint is a sightseeing ship designed to ensure everyone has a fantastic view.

Developed by Paul Priestman‘s studio PULI Innovation, the ship features tiered seating, similar to an amphitheater but flipped so that passengers face outward.

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Priestman envisions the vessel operating in cities like Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney Harbor, or riverside cities where tourist crowds often cause congestion around landmarks.

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Priestman explained:
“These boats aren’t designed for people to see out They’re old ferries. They’re on a single deck. So one person stands on the outside of the ship and no one can see anything from behind them.

People can spend an afternoon or a day on board and have a picnic and enjoy. It’s a bit like being in the park rather than being sort of squeezed into places where you can’t stay and you can’t linger.”

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