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Doha Port welcomes The World

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Qatari welcome for The World
Residential yacht, The World, docked in Doha Port yesterday, marking the beginning of Qatar’s 2016/2017 cruise season. The ship will spend two days in Doha before heading to Muscat.

This cruise season, which lasts until April 2017, has 32 ships registered to arrive at Qatar’s shores, representing a three-fold increase on last season’s figures. Over 50,000 passengers are expected to arrive aboard these ships.

The World's passengers will be the first to avail of Qatar’s new entry procedure, which quickens the disembarkation of tourists arriving on board cruise ships. Cruise passengers can now disembark within minutes of arriving and immediately begin enjoying their on-shore excursions.