The Doulos Phos The Ship Hotel located off Bintan in Indonesia.
World’s oldest passenger ship has a new life on land

In 1914, the SS Medina made its maiden voyage. Over the years, through changes in name and ownership, it became the world’s oldest active passenger ship. Now, thanks to an $18 million investment from Singaporean businessman Eric Saw, the ship has found a new life on land as a hotel. CNN's Oscar Holland took a tour of this unique hotel.

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