The cruise line has attracted a diverse passenger mix, with significant numbers from GCC countries as well as unexpected interest from Russian and Uzbekistani tourists
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Celestyal launches new cruises for its winter Sun season in the Arabian Gulf
The itineraries mark the cruise line’s return to Egypt after a two-year break
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PIF-backed Saudi cruise business AROYA announces Khuzama Experience with 150 VIP suites, 1,678 cabins, 29 restaurants and world’s largest on-ship shop
Massive Saudi cruise ship will feature the world’s largest retail area on a cruise ship and more than 1,800 cabins and suites
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Resorts World Cruises announces Dubai to Doha and Muscat cruises; 150,000 passengers expected
Dubai will be base for new Arabian Gulf cruise trips for Resorts World One
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Cruise Saudi launches AROYA bookings ahead of December 2024 Red Sea journeys
Cruise Saudi is now taking bookings for holidays on the 335m AROYA Cruises floating resort
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Saudi Arabia’s AROYA Cruises unveils massive 335m ship with 1,682 cabins ahead of 2024 launch
Cruise Saudi unveils AROYA ship ahead of 2024 launch
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Cruise Saudi announces luxury AROYA ship refurbishment
Cruise Saudi appoints MJM Marine and DE Wave to refurbish 98% of passenger facilities on AROYA ships
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Dubai cruises: Giant Costa Toscana ship arrives ahead of 2023 season
Dubai Harbour welcomes Costa Toscana cruise ship
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Luxury cruise ship docks at Saudi Red Sea Yanbu port, heralding start of cruise season
The current season is expected to welcome over 75 calls from international cruise lines at both Yanbu and Jeddah ports
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Saudi Arabia announces first ever arrival of mega cruise ship
This will be the fourth cruise ship from MSC Cruises to sail Saudi waters since the launch of Cruise Saudi two years ago
Azamara Cruises
Azamara Quest cruise ship to return to Dubai this week
The golf-themed cruise departed on November 15 and is set to return to Dubai on November 26
Abu Dhabi Ports
Abu Dhabi set to welcome return of cruise liners from September
Abu Dhabi Ports is initiating several health and safety measures to protect passengers and crew
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Video: How waste is dealt with on the world’s largest cruise ship
The 6,600 passengers on board the world’s largest cruise ship produce a lot of trash.
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Video: How the world’s largest cruise ship makes 30,000 meals every day
Every week, Royal Caribbean has a $1 million shopping budget to feed its hungry passengers onboard Symphony of the Seas.
AIDA Cruises
Cruise ships vow to keep sailing to Dubai, despite P&O Cruises cancelling over tensions
British firm P&O Cruises cancelled its planned winter cruise to Dubai, impacting around 20,000 passengers
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Royal Caribbean eyes future cruises to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast destinations
At the moment, cruise ships on the Red Sea only stop in the Jordanian port city of Aqaba
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Virgin Voyages to come to Gulf ‘in time’, says Branson
Cruise line will boast ‘party’ ships precluding children, Virgin Group founder says at The Retail Summit in Dubai
