Cruise Ships In The Middle East

Shaun Ebelthite on December 29 2020 Leave a comment Royal Caribbean International has reportedly sold its venerable cruise liner Empress of the Seas to an Indian cruise start-up run by the same CEO as the now defunct Jalesh Cruises.

Cruise ships in the middle east. A total of 87 cruise ships docked in Dubai in 2009 a number that nearly doubled to 157 during the 2016-2017 winter season. Explore the extravagance of the Arabian Gulf and North Africa and witness thousands of years of history. Cruising from the Mediterranean to the Arabian Gulf brings a sense of intrigue and often a fair share of five-star accoutrements.

By Teresa Studzinski Arlene J. Witness the world in motion as the soaring achievements of man rise above legendary archaeological treasures in the very lands where civilization began. Middle East Hidden Jewels and Crowning Glory.

Some Middle East cruises transit the Suez Canal from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. Here are our best tips for finding a cheap cruise or cruise deal to the Middle East. Ponant Cruises to Middle East.

The Middle East offers striking topographical contrasts from lush valleys to vast deserts and the pyramids of Egypt are a highlight of many Middle East cruises. ARABIAN GULF NORTH AFRICA CRUISES. MSC Cruises to Middle East.

Additional companies including Carnival Corps PO Cruises are. Set sail on Arabian Gulf cruises to explore exotic souks Arabian markets smell fragrant incense wafting from a traditional bakhoor burner and sample spicy dishes like machboos a delicious seafood or meat. Currently in the Middle East some ships that should be docked according to their schedules at the ports Peter mentioned are going around in circles while others have been lucky enough to find berths at alternative ports.

With the Sheikh Zayed Road skyscrapers and Burj Khalifa just in the background and on the doorstep of Old Dubais glittering Gold Souk and cultural Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood this is the embarking point for the ever-increasing number of cruise ships calling at Dubai some 211 are expected in the 20192020 cruising season including the likes of Royal Caribbean and Costa Cruises. Cheers to 25 years. David Leffler May you live in interesting times is an oft quoted expression to connote living in times of danger and uncertainty and surely the citizens of the Middle East are living in such unprecedented times.