Resorts World Cruises (RWC), the first international cruise line to homeport in Jakarta in June and July, followed by a six month deployment in Dubai from October, is expecting Muslim passenger growth to increase by 50 per cent.
RWC president Michael Goh said the company projected Muslim passenger growth percentage “may increase from 10 per cent (in 2024) to 15 per cent (in 2025)”.
Resorts World One will feature a variety of halal cuisine and a wide selection of international fare (Photo: Resorts World Cruises)
Resorts World One, deployed in Jakarta during the local school holidays for four six-day/five-night itineraries to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, will feature a variety of halal cuisine, including authentic and popular Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine, and a wide selection of international fare.
Goh said the Asian home-grown cruise line with deep-rooted Asian heritage, and an extension of the Resorts World global brand, with 50 years of cumulative expertise in hospitality, entertainment and cruising, is well equipped to effectively cater to the needs of different ethnic and religious markets within the region.
With its expertise in delivering certified halal offerings on cruise ships and with the enormous potential growth of the Muslim segment in the region, Goh added, RWC is focused on being the first mover and pioneer of that market space for the cruise industry.
RWC was a partner of the first HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards 2024, launched recently in Singapore by HalalTrip in collaboration with the Singapore Halal Culinary Federation, and he noted: “We are excited to be at the forefront and creating new opportunities to expand our market share with the Muslim segment.”
Halal-friendly services on Resorts World One include prayer rooms, same gender services at the spas, breaking fast during Iftar and special business event sailings that are customised for the Muslim segments.
Goh shared that the percentage of Muslim travellers on its ships is growing across the different demographics and gender, and RWC continues to see a year-on-year increase from the Muslim segment.
“With its strong potential, coupled with the right and innovative offerings and services, we are optimistic that these cruises will continue to gain traction and upward growth. It is a market we remain committed in developing further.”
From Dubai, Resorts World One will offer two- and three-night cruises to Sir Bani Yas, the UAE; Khasab and Muscat in Oman; and Doha in Qatar.
Resorts World Cruises (RWC), the first international cruise line to homeport in Jakarta in June and July, followed by a six month deployment in Dubai from October, is expecting Muslim passenger growth to increase by 50 per cent.
RWC president Michael Goh said the company projected Muslim passenger growth percentage “may increase from 10 per cent (in 2024) to 15 per cent (in 2025)”.
Resorts World One, deployed in Jakarta during the local school holidays for four six-day/five-night itineraries to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, will feature a variety of halal cuisine, including authentic and popular Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine, and a wide selection of international fare.
Goh said the Asian home-grown cruise line with deep-rooted Asian heritage, and an extension of the Resorts World global brand, with 50 years of cumulative expertise in hospitality, entertainment and cruising, is well equipped to effectively cater to the needs of different ethnic and religious markets within the region.
With its expertise in delivering certified halal offerings on cruise ships and with the enormous potential growth of the Muslim segment in the region, Goh added, RWC is focused on being the first mover and pioneer of that market space for the cruise industry.
RWC was a partner of the first HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards 2024, launched recently in Singapore by HalalTrip in collaboration with the Singapore Halal Culinary Federation, and he noted: “We are excited to be at the forefront and creating new opportunities to expand our market share with the Muslim segment.”
Halal-friendly services on Resorts World One include prayer rooms, same gender services at the spas, breaking fast during Iftar and special business event sailings that are customised for the Muslim segments.
Goh shared that the percentage of Muslim travellers on its ships is growing across the different demographics and gender, and RWC continues to see a year-on-year increase from the Muslim segment.
“With its strong potential, coupled with the right and innovative offerings and services, we are optimistic that these cruises will continue to gain traction and upward growth. It is a market we remain committed in developing further.”
From Dubai, Resorts World One will offer two- and three-night cruises to Sir Bani Yas, the UAE; Khasab and Muscat in Oman; and Doha in Qatar.