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664:, images and videos which stated the festive atmosphere that existed on board the vessel. Other passengers reported that the jump was to impress a young host and interviewer of Mexican television, who allegedly he had met on board
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1203:Fantasia
896:21 March
874:23 April
719:BV Fleet
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410:Fantasia
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