Resorts World Cruises (RWC) will debut its Resorts World One in the Gulf in the Middle East from November 1, where the vessel will homeport in Dubai via DP World’s Mina Port Rashid to offer three weekly departures.
Itineraries include the two-night Sir Bani Yas Weekend Cruise (Friday departures); the three-night Oman (Khasab-Muscat) Cruise (Sunday departures); and the two-night Doha Cruise (Wednesday departures). For a longer cruise vacation, passengers can combine any of the itineraries to make a 4, 5 or 7 Night Cruise.
The commencement of Resorts World One on November 1 also coincides with Diwali, one of India and Asia’s major festivals, which will also attract a wider expat demographic in the region and the inbound Fly-Cruise segment to Dubai. Diwali themed performances and F&B will be offered on board during the entire week of celebration.
Muslim guests can cruise with peace of mind as the Resorts World One will receive the official halal certification upon commencing her sailing from Dubai. In addition, certified vegetarian and Jain cuisine are also available.
Onboard public announcements will be made in English and Arabic languages for the convenience of the onboard guests. Shisha will also be available onboard.
“The response from the Gulf and from various markets in Asia, including from our travel partners have been very encouraging and we look forward to welcoming guests aboard soon”, said Michael Goh, president, RWC. “Our deployment in the Gulf will unlock new opportunities for Dubai and the Gulf as a premiere cruise region. We look forward to this journey together, as we boost inbound and outbound travel for the cruise tourism sector.”
Saud Mohammed Saeed Hareb, cruise tourism & yachting lead, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, added: “Cruise tourism continues to play a pivotal role in the growth of Dubai’s tourism industry, aligning with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, to further consolidate Dubai’s position as a leading global city for business and leisure. This strategic partnership with Resorts World Cruises is a testament to our commitment to bring increasingly diverse cruise experiences to our city, underlining Dubai’s position as the cruise hub of the region.
“We look forward to welcoming the first passengers onboard Resorts World One and providing them the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable experience, particularly in Dubai itself where they will begin and end their cruise journeys and be able to take advantage of the wide range of offerings across the city.”
