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MSC Cruises confirms MSC Opera will serve as floating hotel in Doha for FIFA World Cup

Oct 10, 2022

MSC Cruises has confirmed that MSC Opera will serve as a hotel between November 19 and December 19 for football fans travelling to Doha, Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

New destinations, embarkation ports and fly-cruise option on MSC Splendida’s Red Sea sailings

Oct 03, 2022

There are 33 shore excursions to choose from as part of MSC Splendida’s winter 2022/23 sailings in the Red Sea, with more embarkation ports available and an extended stay in Egypt.

Rediscovering Doha’s key attractions ahead of the FIFA World Cup and Grand Cruise Terminal launch

Sep 30, 2022

With all eyes on Doha ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the highly awaited opening of the Grand Cruise Terminal and the naming ceremony of MSC World Europa, Seatrade Cruise visited Qatar for a view on the highlights in store for cruise passengers.

Qatar Tourism aiming to attract more luxury cruise lines

Sep 21, 2022

Qatar Tourism is seeking to attract more luxury cruise vessels, according to its VP international markets, Philip Dickinson.

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Cruise Saudi: Building a new industry, with a fresh perspective to create more opportunities

Sep 12, 2022

Cruise Saudi is building a new bridge connecting Saudi to the rest of the world and establishing cruising as a new way to discover and experience the country’s rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes and pristine beaches, as well as...

MSC World Europa to be named in Doha, Qatar

Sep 07, 2022

The naming ceremony for MSC Cruises’ first LNG-powered ship, MSC World Europa, will take place November 13 in Doha, Qatar.

Golden Horizon to host Croatian fans during Qatar World Cup

Aug 25, 2022

Golden Horizon, the five masted square-rigged cruise ship, will stay in Old Doha Port during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, used as a floating hotel for Croatian football fans.

Viking Osiris named in Luxor by 8th earl of Carnarvon, more Nile vessels to come

Aug 23, 2022

Viking named its newest river vessel, Viking Osiris, with a celebration in Luxor, Egypt, on Monday, and announced additional Nile newbuilds.

Royal Caribbean kicks off Haifa homeporting, a first for the line

Aug 05, 2022

In a first for Haifa and Royal Caribbean International, Rhapsody of the Seas today began homeporting at the Israel port.

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