The Resorts World One, with support from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, will make its debut in the Gulf on November 1, 2024.
Homeported at DP World’s Mina Port Rashid, the ship will offer three weekly cruises: a two-night Sir Bani Yas Weekend Cruise, a three-night Oman (Khasab-Muscat) Cruise and a two-night Doha Cruise. Longer cruise options of four, five, or seven nights are also available.
“These are exciting times for Resorts World Cruises, as we inch closer to the start of our first sailing from Dubai to the Gulf with the Resorts World One on November 1. 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 of Resorts World Cruises. “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 and yachting lead, Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, added: “Inspired by our visionary leadership and with the continuous support of our partners, 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 bringing increasingly diverse cruise experiences to our city, underlining Dubai’s position as the cruise hub of the region. We appreciate the efforts of the cruise line in fully assessing the needs of the market and offering a comprehensive world-class holiday to travelers from the region and around the world. 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.”
“The Omani Ministry of Heritage and Tourism with their key partners is playing a significant role in preparations to ensure a genuine experience and hospitality for Resorts World Cruises in Khasab and Sultan Qaboos Ports from November 2024 to April 2025. This endeavor holds immense significance for Oman in their respective plans to operate 11 ports in the future,” said Khalid Al Azri, director of the tourism trends department, Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Oman.
“We are excited to welcome Resort World Cruises to Doha for the first time. Renowned for its international experiences and expertise to cater to the needs of its passengers, we are eagerly waiting for her debut across the region. Qatar Tourism’s Cruise Season 2024-2025 is expected to be the largest yet, as the season will see many maiden cruises as well as returning cruise ships gracing ‘The Terminal’. We will be updating visitors with all the new offerings soon,” said Maryam Saoud, head of tourism product support section at Qatar Tourism.
