It’s April Fools’ Day. Here’s how major companies are having a laugh

Duolingo’s (DUOL) owl mascot, Duo, just came back to life after an unfortunate encounter with one of Tesla’s (TSLA) Cybertrucks. Now, he’s headed on an extremely lengthy cruise.

In partnership with Carnival Cruise Line (CCL), Duolingo announced on Monday a five-year cruise that promises to take language learners across the world.

The “Duolingo World Cruise” promises to help its guests speak like a local in every port of call, whether that means ordering tapas in Spain or debating philosophy in Greece. Carnival is even unveiling a new ship: The Carnival Gufo (Owl).

“At Duolingo, we help language learners prepare for real-world conversations,” said Georgia Audi, head of global partnerships at Duolingo. “So we thought: what if we gave learners even more conversation practice through five years of full immersion, with no hiding from Duo the Owl?”

But let’s be real, five years is a long time, especially for a cruise. So, Duolingo is also offering a free month-long trial of its Super Duolingo subscription plan. Carnival also has offers for a shorter cruise.

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