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Chinese Taishan

Former names: costa voyager, grand voyager, voyager, olympic voyager.

Cruise line Bohai Ferry Company (Small Cruise Lines)

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Chinese Taishan current location is at China Coast (coordinates 38.93472 N / 121.65913 E) cruising en route to DALIAN. The AIS position was reported 7 minutes ago.

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In 2014, the Costa Voyager ship was sold to its current shipowner - the Chinese passenger shipping line “Bohai Ferry Co Ltd” for USD 43,68 million. The vessel then received its current name - “Chinese Taishan”.

History - construction & ownership

The 24,430-ton, 920-passenger cruise ship Chinese Taishan is the fastest ship in the world. Built in Germany, the ship was formerly part of Royal Olympic fleet as Olympic Voyager (2000-2004) and Ibero fleet as Grand Voyager (2004-2011). Voyager's debut for Costa Cruises was in December 2011 as a small and elegant, perfect for real intimate sea experience vessel. Due to the vessel’s exceptional speed, passengers are going to enjoy longer port stays, securing more time to participate in shore excursions and get a more in-depth local experience.

Cruise itinerary program

MV Chinese Taishan itinerary program is based on summer Mediterranean cruises sailing out of Venice , fall Suez Canal repositioning and winter Middle East trips leaving from Dubai .

In January-March 2017, the liner was homeported in Dalian for roundtrip cruises from China to Japan and South Korea.

During spring-summer 2017, the ship operated on cruises to Vietnam leaving roundtrip from Haikou . There were a total of 36 scheduled voyages, with Friday departures on 3-night / 4-day itinerary (to Danang ) and Wednesday departures on 2-night / 3-day itinerary to Halong Bay .

Chinese Taishan has a total of 418 cabins (of which 28 Suite, 12 Balcony, 126 Inside rooms) in 9 grades.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

MV Chinese Taishan offers restaurants, Tea Houses, Karaoke Rooms, 24-hour room service.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

The Chinese Taishan ship is not crowded and features a great atmosphere for personal time and relax, due to outdoor swimming pools and physiotherapy rooms. The cruise ship offers facilities like a wellness centre, kids’ area, casino, cards room, library, disco club and theatre with daily live performances. 

Amenities include: complimentary 24-Hour Room-Service & Babysitting, Supervised Children Program, Internet, Laundry.

The ex-Costa Voyager cruise ship is an exquisite and welcoming vessel, convenient and inviting, stylish and inspiring despite its capacity. Taishan's miniature size makes it easy for passengers to manage their way around on board and fellow cruisers become instant friends.

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Costa Voyager's sister is  mv Explorer (now Celestyal Nefeli) .

Chinese Taishan (former Costa Voyager) cruise ship is currently the fastest in the world. Its cruising speed is 28 kN / 32 mph / 52 km/h. The small and elegant vessel was previously known as "Grand Voyager" (part of the Royal Olympic's and the Iberocruceros' fleets).

The Voyager ship was transferred from the Ibero Cruises fleet to sail exclusively the "Corals & Ancient Treasures" (Red Sea) cruise itinerary. However, due to Costa Allegra's fire incident, this ship has temporarily suspended its current itinerary to assume all of Allegra's itineraries.

Voyager debuted as one of the Costa cruise ships in December 2011. This was the ideal vessel for an intimate "small ship" cruising vacation. She's smaller than a regular cruise vessel, with an atmosphere for a great relax. The ship is not crowded, giving its passengers more personal experience with lots of space. Staterooms are large, some are panoramic and with private balconies. This relatively small ship offers a variety of onboard activities - from reading in the library to gambling at the casino. Other modern features are the wellness centre, designated places for kids, a special room for playing cards. The onboard theatre offers every day live performances. In the late hours, guests can try the disco club.

In February 2014, after a 3-year service with the Italian line, Costa Voyager ship was sold for USD 43,7 million to the Bohai Ferry Company (Yantai), and renamed "Chinese Taishan".

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Carrying only 800 passengers, the intimate Costa Voyager cruise ship is a vessel of imagination and opulence.  The Voyager offers three restaurants, a solarium, fitness center, disco, casino, boutiques, and a club for children.

Specifications

Class: Voyager

Built: 1999

Launched: 2000 as the Olympic Voyager; 2004 as the Grand Voyager; 2011 as the Costa Voyager

Refurbished: 2011

GRT: 24,400

Length: 593 ft.

Speed: 28 Knots

Passengers: 836

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Accommodations

24-hour room service, satellite TV, mini bar, safe, hair dryer, phone. Cabin voltage 22 V/60 Hz - 110 V/60 Hz.

Additional Amenities for Suite Guests include: daily delivery of the lunch and dinner menus; bathrobe and slippers to use for the duration of the cruise and bath amenity kit (soaps, shampoo etc.)

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Dining Venues

Selene restaurant.

Main dining room.

Tapas dining and cocktails.

Garden Restaurant

Main buffet.

Notable Rooms

Bodeguita del medio.

Cuban-style bar

Salone delle Feste

Main showroom

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Costa Voyager

The second you step on board you’ll feel right at home. Costa Voyager is the ship of welcoming: modern, people-oriented and inspiringly familiar where all guests become friends. Whether it is savouring tapas in Gambrinus or quenching their thirst at the Bodeguita del Medio, a cuban style bar. It is easy to find your way around on board and find the common areas to share the thrill of every excursion with longer and more pleasant port stays thanks to the exceptional cruising speed. Sipping an intimate cocktail in one of the elegant jacuzzis overlooking the stern will become a high point of every day. What sight will you find most inspiring? The white trail of the ship standing out above the deep, while the horizon glows pink….. or the shows that light up the theatre each night. Jump on board to find out.

* Costa Voyager is an Iberocruceros ship, a company owned by Costa Cruises. Given its technical characteristics, which makes it ideal for sailing in the Red Sea from November 2011 to March 2012, the ship will be operated by Costa Cruises, exclusively using its own staff. The service offered, the atmosphere and style will be that of a Costa Cruise. Relish the excitement of these pioneering journeys which can cross the world’s oceans to far distant lands and exotic cultures. A holiday with not just sun and sea but also all the excitement of discovering a place that offers an unusual and stunning mix of ancient, tradition and progress.

3 Restaurants

4 Coffee shops & bars

Solarium, swimming pools, 2 jacuzzis

Spa Centre (Thalassotherapy, Hidrotherapy and Massages)

Shopping Gallery

Kids Club for Children

Meeting Room with Internet Point

Technical Data

Built in:     2000

Tonnage:  25,000 tonne

Passenger Capacity:  927

Number of Crew:   360

Total Cabins:   416

Length:   180 metres

Beam:   26 metres

Cruising Speed:   26 Knots

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 -    Grand Voyager   (Until 2011 Nov )

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 -    Olympia Voyager   (Until 2004 May )

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Costa Maya cruise port guide: How to spend your day ashore

Mexico is no stranger to bustling cruise ports, most of which you've likely heard of. Cozumel , for example, is the most popular cruise destination in Mexico, but sea-faring travelers have likely also heard of cruise hot spots like Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta.

Tucked along the southern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, practically kissing the border of Belize, is the Costa Maya cruise port, a destination in Mexico you may have yet to hear of but, oddly enough, is the second-most popular cruise port in Mexico after Cozumel. Costa Maya is scheduled to welcome nearly 600 cruise ships in 2024, with visits from Carnival Cruise Line , Princess Cruises , Norwegian Cruise Line , MSC Cruises , Royal Caribbean and others. However, don't feel bad if you've never heard of Costa Maya — it's less of a destination cruisers seek out on an itinerary and more of a pleasant surprise once they discover it exists.

Costa Maya is a dreamy destination that offers cruisers a blend of adventure, relaxation and cultural enrichment, but you'll have to go outside the port to find it. Almost at the southernmost point of the state of Quintana Roo, hours past Tulum, Costa Maya offers white sand beaches, turquoise waters, a sleepy fishing village vibe and lots of Mayan history.

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The Costa Maya cruise port is dressed up much more than other ports in Mexico because the land outside of the cruise port is dominated by quiet beaches, remote roads, small villages and thick jungles. To entertain cruisers, the port was built almost like a theme park with amusement rides, animal encounters, souvenir shops and beach clubs.

What makes cruising to this part of Mexico so special is that because it is so remote, cruisers have easier access to attractions and beaches that see far less foot traffic than Tulum, Playa del Carmen and Cancun. With a unique mix of archaeological ruins, jungle wildlife, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, restaurants, bars and beach clubs, this coastal slice of Mexico provides an alternative to the more crowded cruise destinations in the country.

Whether you're looking to sunbathe on a stretch of sand, zip line through the jungle canopy or walk in the footsteps of the ancient Maya, you can find your ideal diversion in Costa Maya during your Caribbean Mexican cruise.

Related: Caribbean cruise guide: Best itineraries, planning tips and things to do

Costa Maya cruise port overview

3 things TPG loves about Costa Maya

• Sun-bleached beaches and calm, turquoise water make the area between the port and nearby Mahahual one of the prettiest spots in the Mexican Caribbean.
• The sparsely populated area jolts into action when cruise ships are in town, offering cruisers lots of options from easy-to-access beach clubs and restaurants to more off-the-beaten-path activities like archaeological ruins and local beaches.
• The cruise port provides easy access to harder-to-reach attractions in this more remote part of Mexico.

What we could do without

• The closest beaches are actually in the town of Mahahual, a 45-minute walk or an $8 taxi ride away.
• The port area was developed with cruising in mind, so it's a bit culturally limited unless you go on an excursion.
• It's a long walk down the pier to the terminal, but there is a shuttle that can take passengers back and forth.

Costa Maya cruise port fast facts

Address : Av. P. del Puerto, 77976 Mahahual, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Language : Spanish, though English is widely spoken

Currency : Mexican pesos, though many businesses accept dollars

Top things to do in Costa Maya cruise port

For a typically less visited part of Mexico, the port of Costa Maya has an impressive number of things for cruisers to do. The cruise port was built specifically for cruise tourism, so most of the attractions in the port are in a contained area directly at the end of the pier. For travelers who want to stick close to the pier and skip the excursions, here are the best things to do right in the Costa Maya cruise port.

Take a dip in the saltwater pool

While the port area itself does not have a beachfront, it does have a large resort-style pool that is the main focal point of the port. Walk from where the ship docks at the end of the pier toward the mainland, and it's impossible to miss. Cruise passengers love the complimentary lounge chairs and swimming facilities, including a swim-up bar.

Encounter exotic birds at Aviarius

Like most attractions within the port area, Aviarius is within walking distance of the pier — turn left after Cafe Mexico. This is a fun, immersive nature experience for people who want to learn about exotic birds. A series of rope bridges suspends visitors above the Costa Maya port. Visitors meander the sky-high bridges, all the while observing the rich display of tropical birds in various displays. Entry costs $14 for adults and $12 for children.

Watch the Danza de los Voladores

One of the most popular things to do at Puerto Costa Maya is to watch the Danza de los Voladores. This traditional performance is popular all around the country and involves a flying performance by the Papantla Flyers from the top of a very tall pole. You can find them right in the center of the cruise port's square, and it's free to watch.

Get soaked at Maya, Lost Mayan Kingdom

Families love this archaeology-inspired water and adventure park, which is part of the overall cruise port complex. The center of the park is the Great Pyramid, and all around you are activities like zip lining, ropes courses and suspension bridges. Tons of waterfalls twist their way around the pyramid, including one that descends an impressive 78 feet. For those who want a little less excitement, the Jaguar Lazy River is a relaxing meander through jungle scenery. Entry is $120 for adults 13 and older and $115 for kids ages 6 to 12.

Walk around Mahahual

The largest town near the cruise port is the sleepy fishing village of Mahahual. Featuring a sandy strip of casual beach bars and restaurants, Mahahual is one of the most laid-back destinations in Quintana Roo. The addition of the cruise port in the 1990s brought a mixed bag of results. When the cruise ship is in town, it's booming for business, and cruisers will feel like they have the run of the place. But standing on the typically quiet beaches of Mahahual and looking left to the cruise port, the mega construction can feel a bit out of place for an otherwise quiet town.

Related: 9 best cruise ports for repeat visits

Popular Costa Maya excursions

While the cruise port has much to offer passengers, Costa Maya packs a punch for travelers interested in history, culture and nature.

Visit Mayan ruins

The Yucatan Peninsula is a treasure trove of ruggedly beautiful Mayan ruins and jungle-shrouded archaeological sites. If you're interested in Mexico's Indigenous history, the Costa Maya cruise port is the ideal jumping-off point for an excursion to three stunning historic centers: Chacchoben, Dzibanche and Kohunlich. Some of the archaeological site excursions also include Mayan cultural experiences like locally prepared meals in a family's home.

The ruins of Chacchoben date back more than 3,000 years. Its most famous structure is its Gran Basement, the most important ritual plaza. To this day, only a small portion of the massive complex is open to the public, while its many other structures are shrouded in wildlife-rich jungles.

The Dzibanche archaeological zone is a remarkable example of architecture and urban planning. The complex includes plazas, palaces, platforms and tombs. The name Dzibanche means "writing on wood" and refers to wood bearing eight glyphs that date back to the seventh century.

Finally, Kohunlich is spread across 21 acres and is known for its many beautifully preserved structures. The Temple of the Masks is its most famous. The pyramid features a central staircase decorated by gorgeously carved stucco masks.

Related: Shore excursions: What new cruisers need to know

Travel to Laguna de Bacalar

Once one of southern Mexico's best-kept secrets, Laguna de Bacalar is fast becoming one of the hottest destinations in the country. Known as the Lake of Seven Colors, this spectacular freshwater lake dazzles with turquoise blues, eco-friendly hotels, lakefront restaurants and a small, artistic town also known as Bacalar.

Group tours leave from Costa Maya and make the hourlong trip to Bacalar, where cruisers can explore the art-splashed streets or post up at a lake club for lunch and stand-up paddleboarding. The lagoon is one of Mexico's most beautiful natural attractions, and the thriving community is quickly rising in popularity among low-key travelers who want to skip the busyness of Tulum.

Scuba diving and snorkeling

The waters just off the coast of Puerto Costa Maya happen to be part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world after the Great Barrier Reef. Scuba divers and snorkelers have a veritable kaleidoscope of color awaiting them beneath the surface of the waves.

Unplug at a beach club

If it's a Mexican beach town, chances are there's a great beach club to match. Costa Maya is no exception. There are several beach day clubs near the port in neighboring Mahahual.

Malecon21 Beach Club serves up a chic, boho aesthetic with nest-inspired lanterns, bamboo daybeds and a palapa-topped beachfront bar. The shore here forms a natural pool protected by the nearby reef and rocks, making it a great place for swimming. Visitors can choose a variety of packages, which include sunbeds, Wi-Fi, food and beverages, ranging from $40 per person to $120 per person. Platinum is the most expensive package and includes unlimited drinks, one meal from the menu (including the splurgy lobster), a beach bed and Wi-Fi. You can dial it up with massages that range from $60 to $90.

Chunky Monkey Beach Club is less about the chic scene and more about bright splashes of color and a more rustic, castaway vibe. The oceanfront club has a swath of fine white sand and a shady restaurant and bar area serving cold drinks and freshly caught seafood.

A third beach club is Pez Quadro, a buzzy beach hangout with lounge chairs, food, drinks, massages and fishing trips or snorkeling excursions.

Best Costa Maya beaches near the cruise port

Some of Mexico's most beautiful beaches are along the Costa Maya. They're known for their powdery soft white sand, turquoise water and groves of gently swaying palm trees. Puerto Costa Maya is short on beaches but is blessed with spectacularly tranquil beaches within a short taxi ride from the pier.

Playa Mahahual

A quick taxi ride from the cruise port puts you in the heart of Mahahual and its most famous beach, Playa Mahahual. This lively beach fills up with tourists when cruise ships are in town, as it's peppered with restaurants, bars and beach clubs.

Maya Chan Beach

About 4 miles from the cruise port, Maya Chan Beach is another lovely white sand beach spot that is popular with cruisers. You can book a trip to this beach as part of a shore excursion. When you've checked in, you'll enjoy lounge chairs, a restaurant and snorkel equipment to get up close and personal with the abundant marine life.

Although it's not near the cruise port, if you're willing to put in a bit of legwork, Xcalak is a beach destination worth traveling for. About an hour and 15 minutes south of the cruise port, Xcalak is about as far south as you can go in Quintana Roo before you hit Belize. The bite-size fishing village has fluffy white sand beaches, spectacular fishing and diving, and a handful of casual restaurants. It also serves as the entrance to Xcalak National Reef Park.

How to get around Costa Maya on your own

On foot : Many of Costa Maya's attractions, from beach clubs and shops to restaurants and the adventure park, are directly in the cruise port. While the pier from the ship to shore is a lot longer than it looks, a complimentary shuttle chauffeurs passengers back and forth.

Taxi : Plenty of taxis wait at the port to take passengers around the area. The closest spot you'll visit is the village of Mahahual, about an $8 cab ride away. You can also take a taxi to visit destinations like Xcalak, Bacalar and the archaeological sites, which cost more. A taxi to Xcalak is about $20. The fare to Bacalar costs about $30.

Costa Maya restaurants near the cruise port

Costa Maya's cuisine is rooted in seafood dishes and a fusion of traditional Mexican and Mayan cuisine, but because it's a cruise destination and a beach spot beloved by international travelers, cruisers can look forward to a (growing) variety of international options.

You'll find most of the restaurants in the cruise port and Mahahual. The restaurants within the cruise port are within walking distance, while the ones in Mahahual may require a quick taxi ride. You can walk into Mahahual, but the walk is roughly 45 minutes.

Most restaurants are scattered along the coastline, whether in the form of beach clubs or restaurants. Malecon21 Beach Club's restaurant is consistently a fan favorite thanks to its vibe and seafood. La Chilangaloense Beach Club is another highly rated beach club for food and atmosphere.

Along the beachfront in Mahahual are a variety of charming seafood restaurants, coffee shops and bars — most of which offer ocean views.

Foods to try in Costa Maya

"Mexican food" means many things. In the Costa Maya region of Mexico, the emphasis is on seafood, from ceviche and lobster to whole grilled fish and shrimp. But you'll be able to find many popular Mexican dishes, including guacamole, quesadillas and tacos. Thanks to the sizable Italian population in this part of the country, you can find great Italian dishes as well.

Costa Maya cruise port shopping

Because Puerto Costa Maya was built for cruising, you won't find much in terms of authentic shopping outside the cruise terminal. Mahahual is a beach town, so you'll find plenty of beach souvenirs, but the options are limited when it comes to locally made artisanal products.

However, some of the things to look for when shopping in port are traditional Mexican specialties like chocolate, vanilla, local spices and hot sauces, woven hammocks and Mayan-inspired crafts and artwork.

Free things to do in Costa Maya cruise port

• Walk El Malecon in Mahahual for people-watching and window shopping.
• Although you'll have to pay for a taxi ride (around $8) or endure a 45-minute walk to get there, the beaches of Mahahual are free to use.

Bottom line

Costa Maya is one of the more unique cruise port destinations in Mexico because of how remote it is from most major tourist destinations. Far fewer visitors come down to this part of the country unless they are on a cruise, and it's interesting to note that when cruise ships are not in town, the area is incredibly quiet. But what most travelers miss out on by skipping this part of Mexico is unspoiled beaches, rich Mayan history and colorful towns. If you have the opportunity to visit this part of Mexico, it's one that you should not pass up.

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• Star Trek: Enterprise referenced Star Trek: Voyager in season 2 with a subtle callback to Captain Proton.
• The reference to "The Bride of Chaotica" film in Enterprise's "Cogenitor" is a nod to Voyager's Captain Proton program and the show's episode of the same name.
• Voyager's Captain Proton program was a popular side plot in multiple episodes and was even brought back in Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4.

Star Trek: Enterprise had a subtle reference to Star Trek: Voyager in one episode of season 2. Despite airing one right after the other in the Star Trek timeline , Enterprise and Voyager had very little in common. Voyager explored the adventures of the USS Voyager's crew in the Delta Quadrant during the 2370s, while Enterprise catapulted the franchise back to the beginning of Starfleet, showcasing the missions of the first starship Enterprise in the 22nd century. However, all Star Trek shows are connected, and Enterprise still found a way to reference its predecessors while maintaining its prequel status.

Enterprise 's Voyager reference came during season 2, episode 22, "Cogenitor." The episode's plot featured the crew of the Enterprise NX-01 encountering a race called the Vissians, whose society contained a third-gender subclass that was treated like second-class citizens , only used for the purposes of reproduction. Commander Trip Tucker (Conner Trinneer) began mentoring one of these "cogenitors" in secret, teaching them to read and nurturing their interest in Earth culture. This interest led to Trip show the cogenitor an old Earth film, choosing from a list that contained a familiar name.

Star Trek: Enterprise introduced new faces to the prequel series set a century before the events of Star Trek: The Original Series.

Star Trek: Enterprise Watched “Bride of Chaotica!” 200 Years Before Voyager

"bride of chaotica, the" was in enterprise's movie database.

While Trip and the cogenitor were choosing a movie to watch, Enterprise briefly showed the console display containing the ship's database of films. The list included the name "Bride of Chaotica, The," a blink-and-you'll-miss-it reference to the Star Trek: Voyager episode of the same name . "Bride of Chaotica!" was the 12th episode of Voyager season 5, focusing on a holodeck misadventure storyline that featured the Captain Proton program created by Tom Paris (Robert Duncan McNeill) . The episode is one of Voyager 's most entertaining, and one of several appearances of Captain Proton on the show.

Enterprise 's movie database also contains a film called "Dixon Hill and the Black Orchid," another subtle reference to a previously-established holodeck program from Star Trek: The Next Generation .

Although Voyager established that " The Adventures of Captain Proton " was an old, Buck Rogers-style science fiction show from the 20th century, Enterprise confirmed its existence with the reference to The Bride of Chaotica in "Cogenitor." Along with this, the episode implied that the Enterprise crew could have easily watched the film 200 years before it inspired Tom Paris to create his famous holodeck program. Including Bride of Chaotica (and the Dixon Hill reference) in "Cogenitor" is a testament to the Enterprise creative team's attention to detail and commitment to making the show feel connected to the wider franchise .

Star Trek: Voyager’s “Bride Of Chaotica” & Captain Proton Explained

The captain proton program made several appearances in voyager.

Despite being a fairly silly concept, Star Trek: Voyager managed to get a lot of mileage out of the Captain Proton program. "Bride of Chaotica!" was definitely its most prominent and memorable inclusion, featuring nearly everyone in Voyager 's cast of characters taking part in the program to stop the malfunctioning holograms from waging war on a photonic species. However, Captain Proton was seen or referenced in nine other Voyager episodes throughout seasons 5-7 , usually featuring Tom Paris as the titular Captain and Harry Kim (Garrett Wang) as Proton's sidekick Buster Kincaid.

Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4 brought Captain Proton back to the franchise during the show's Voyager tribute episode "Twovix."

Along with this, Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4 brought Captain Proton back to the franchise during the show's Voyager tribute episode "Twovix." The holographic villain Dr. Chaotica (James Sie) was one of several famous Voyager holograms that attempted to wreak havoc while the decommissioned ship was being brought back to Earth to be set up as a museum. Lower Decks is famous for pulling out obscure franchise references so including something about Captain Proton in a Star Trek: Voyager tribute episode was extremely smart on the series' part .

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