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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be the base next winter for the biggest and most environmentally high-performing passenger ship to sail in the Middle East, “MSC World Europa”. (more…)
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MSC Cruises announced today that the current season in the Arabian Gulf will be extended with “MSC Bellissima” offering additional 7-night cruises calling Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas in the United Arab Emirates and Doha in Qatar, from 2 April through to 25 June. (more…)
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Costa Cruises today strengthened its presence in Dubai with the departure of Costa Firenze’s first cruise, following the official opening of the Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal. (more…)
Tags: Costa Cruises, Dubai - United Arab Emirates - Bahrain - Qatar
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Carnival Corporation & plc today celebrated the official opening of Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal with Shamal Holding following their strategic partnership signed in 2018 to develop the new cruise port as the main hub for cruise tourism in Dubai. (more…)
MSC Virtuosa
MSC Cruises officially named “MSC Virtuosa” in a glittering ceremony including music from Rag ‘n’ Bone Man, in Dubai over the weekend. Hollywood icon Sophia Loren is the godmother to “MSC Virtuosa” — her 17th MSC Cruises’ ship — and cut the ribbon that broke the bottle on the ship’s hull on Saturday. (cruisecritic.co.uk)
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After a challenging year, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates is open for cruising. All fully vaccinated travelers from every country are now able to enter the country including sailing in/out via cruise ship. (travelagentcentral.com)
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AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of trade and logistics, has signed a Heads of Terms agreement with the Aqaba Development Corporation that will see AD Ports Group take on the establishment of a state-of-the-art cruise terminal at Marsa Zayed in Aqaba. (more…)
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Qatar Tourism and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland have announced a partnership that will enhance Qatar’s brand awareness across the region and with CLIA’s wider community of cruise lines, travel agents and stakeholders. (more…)
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MSC Cruises in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), DP World and Emirates Airline, today announced that the naming ceremony for the line’s newest flagship, MSC Virtuosa, will take place in Dubai on 27 November at Mina Rashid (Port Rashid). (more…)
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The Italy Pavilion is heading to EXPO 2020 Dubai on board Costa Cruises ships. Next winter, a Costa ship will offer cruises from Dubai, allowing Italian and international guests to visit the Italy Pavilion (more…)
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Qatar is poised to become the next country to permit the resumption of cruising on a limited basis. Following a similar model as other countries that permitted cruises for citizens and residents, Qatar will host a short program of cruises in March 2021. (maritime-executive.com)
Tags: Dubai - United Arab Emirates - Bahrain - Qatar, Ponant (Compagnie du Ponant)
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In August, the cruise liner Silver Spirit began offering tours along the unspoilt Red Sea coastline which the petro-state aspires to turn into a global tourism and investment hotspot as part of a plan to reduce reliance on oil revenue. (au.finance.yahoo.com)
Tags: Dubai - United Arab Emirates - Bahrain - Qatar, Silversea Cruises
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Saudi Arabian residents will soon be able to enjoy luxury leisure cruises on the Red Sea for the first time. The cruises have been launched as part of the Saudi Tourism Authority’s Break Free campaign, which aims to highlight the kingdom’s cultural gems and promote domestic tourism. (thenational.ae)
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MSC Cruises has signed a long-term agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports for preferential berthing rights at both the Zayed Port and Sir Bani Yas Island. Port Zayed is the main cruise passenger gateway to Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, and Sir Bani Yas is a beach oasis located 170 kilometres/110 miles off the UAE coast. (more…)
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Following ever-growing tension in the Middle East, cruise lines have issued travel advice to those set to cruise the region in the near future. The statements came after the Foreign and Commonwealth Office renewed an alert regarding travel to the Middle East, revealing that the security situation for Britons travelling there could worsen “with little warning”. (worldofcruising.co.uk)
Tags: CLIA, Dubai - United Arab Emirates - Bahrain - Qatar
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When the boutique cruise ship MV “Seabourn Oviation” was the first liner to dock at the new Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Cruise Terminal, GAC was portside to ensure that its call went as smooth as silk. (more…)
Tags: Dubai - United Arab Emirates - Bahrain - Qatar, Seabourn Cruises
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The next World Expo will be held in Dubai next winter and guests on board MSC Cruises’ two ships deployed in the Gulf, MSC Lirica and MSC Seaview, will be able to discover The World’s Greatest Show. (more…)
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MSC Cruises has announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with DP World for preferential berthing rights at Mina Rashid Port in Dubai. Thanks to the additional volumes, the Geneva, Switzerland-based cruise line will further consolidate its position as the largest passenger cruise operator in the Gulf region. (more…)
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Future Cruise is back for another issue packed with technology news and industry analysis. In this issue, we ask what challenges Dubai’s cruise sector could face in the future, find out if rapid industry-wide expansion could create recruitment problems, and take a closer look at Costa Smeralda – the first LNG-powered vessel in Costa Cruises’ roster. (ship-technology.com)
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Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has signed an agreement with MSC Cruises to charter two cruise liners to accommodate fans during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. (more…)
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