As Brazil prepares to host the COP30 climate conference in Belém, the government is addressing a critical accommodation shortage by deploying two luxury cruise ships to serve as floating hotels. This measure is part of a broader effort to manage logistical challenges in housing the influx of participants. The Brazilian government has contracted a cruise ship operator and offered a financial guarantee of R$259 million to secure this solution. Despite these steps, a complete resolution to the lodging crisis has not yet been achieved, prompting ongoing concerns about the city's capacity to accommodate all attendees. The use of cruise ships represents an improvised but necessary approach to ensure sufficient lodging during the event.