UAE to see rise in cruise ship calls this year-endItaly-based MSC Cruises has announced an expansion of its range of cruises to and from Abu Dhabi and Dubai for the 2018-2019 winter season, a media report said. Featuring 11 and 14-night cruises, MSC Lirica will be making her debu More… |
Dubai port receives 4 giant cruise ships in one dayThe cruise quay at Rashid Port in Dubai, UAE received four cruise ships simultaneously on December 29: Aida Stilla, Main Chef 5, MSC Splendida and Coasta Mediterrania. This is the first time the Port receives four cruise ships tog More… |
Bahrain to welcome 54 cruise ships this seasonBahrain, known for its rich and vibrant cultural heritage and a popular destination for cruise ships, is expected to receive 54 cruise vessel calls from prestigious lines during this season with an estimated 100,000 passengers. Th More… |
Abu Dhabi to welcome 112 cruise ships this seasonAbu Dhabi's Zayed Port, a premier cruise hub in the region, is expected to welcome 112 cruise ship calls in the new season spanning from mid-September this year to mid- May 2016. The figure is 19 per cent higher than the More… |
Abu Dhabi shows off region’s first island stopoverAbu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has hosted a familiarisation tour for international cruise line representatives on Sir Bani Yas Island, showcasing the very first beach stopover destination in the Arabian Gulf. The tour gave the cru More… |
Abu Dhabi to offer island stopover for cruise shipsSir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, known as a luxury nature based destination, will be available as the region’s first island stopover for cruise vessels in the fourth quarter of 2015, said a top official of Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC). More… |
Cruise ships windfall for BahrainTourists visiting Bahrain on cruise ships have ploughed nearly BD4.2 million ($11 million) into the economy, a report said. The season officially comes to a close today as a luxury German liner makes its last call to the Khalifa B More… |
Cruise season picks up pace in BahrainBahrain's cruise season is in full swing with more than 15,000 tourists already visiting the country since last month, a report said. Seven ships have docked at the Khalifa Bin Salman Port since November 9, when German liner T More… |
36 cruise ships set to anchor in BahrainThe docking of a German liner carrying 2,300 tourists at Bahrain’s Khalifa Bin Salman Port on Friday marks the launch of the kingdom’s cruising season which will see many as 36 cruise ships calling at the port until March 22. More… |
Bahrain may cut port fee for cruise shipsBahrain could dramatically slash port fees for cruise vessels to offset massive insurance premiums, said sources, adding that authorities may also reduce other charges to ensure the upcoming cruise season goes ahead in October. Representat More… |