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catamaran
noun
cat·a·ma·ran
ˌka-tə-mə-ˈran 
ˈka-tə-mə-ˌran
: a vessel (such as a sailboat) with twin hulls and usually a deck or superstructure connecting the hulls
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To cruise further afield, Simpson Yacht Charter has a fleet of beautiful yachts and catamarans made for seagoing adventures.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Also new in 2025 is the launch of Baja Luxury Sailing, featuring catamaran tours of the bay with overnight stays on one of the local islands.
—Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Gray, blue, humpback, sperm and fin whales take over, and those eager to see them book tours in fast-moving zodiac boats and catamarans.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 25 Nov. 2024
The emission-free catamaran vessels can carry 600 passengers at a time, who enjoy a quiet, fume-free and smooth crossing.
—Leah Carroll, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Also new in 2025 is the launch of Baja Luxury Sailing, featuring catamaran tours of the bay with overnight stays on one of the local islands.
—Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Gray, blue, humpback, sperm and fin whales take over, and those eager to see them book tours in fast-moving zodiac boats and catamarans.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 25 Nov. 2024
The emission-free catamaran vessels can carry 600 passengers at a time, who enjoy a quiet, fume-free and smooth crossing.
—Leah Carroll, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Catamaran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catamaran. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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catamaran
noun
cat·a·ma·ran
ˌkat-ə-mə-ˈran
ˈkat-ə-mə-ˌran
: a boat with twin hulls
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