Students of Fukuoka Prefectural Suisan Marine Studies High School made a special school trip on Queen Beetle. Aiming to create happy memories amidst the new coronavirus pandemic, the school chartered the massive cruise ship and took 125 students on a round trip to Okinoshima Island. Despite the cancelation of their original trip to Tokyo, students enjoyed a sea voyage on this very special craft. Source: RKB / KBC

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