Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Resorts World Cruises expands its global footprint to the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman with the premium boutique lifestyle cruise ship, Resorts World One.
Cruise-seeking travellers from India will soon have a brand new experience at sea.
Discover the Fly Cruise experience from India with a flight to Dubai and embark on a cruise adventure on the Resorts World One, without the hassle of conventional travel, packing and unpacking or searching for accommodations at multiple destinations.
Resorts World One combines premium amenities with diverse culinary options, ensuring a boutique lifestyle and entertainment voyage through the Arabian Gulf and beyond.
For the ultimate luxurious experience, The Palace awaits you, ‘a luxury ship-within-a ship’ private all-suite enclave with exclusive restaurant, sundeck, gym and other facilities, including its own 24-hour European style butler service.
Resorts World One will sail from Dubai from 18 October 2024 onwards, offerings itineraries that include the 2 Night Sir Bani Yas Weekend Cruise with departures on Fridays; a 3 Night Oman Cruise to Khasab and Muscat departing on Sundays; and a 2 Night Doha Cruise departing on Wednesdays.
Guests will have the flexible option to combine two or all three of the itineraries to increase the cruise length to a four, five or a seven night cruise.
Shore excursions and onboard activities will allow passengers to immerse themselves in the rich cultural tapestry of Dubai and the surrounding region especially Muscat, Khasab and Sir Bani Yas Island.
Visits to iconic landmarks, heritage sites, and shopping destinations will be part of the itinerary for tourists while Bollywood DJ parties and music bands, pyjama & foam parties, movies, will be among other attractions onboard.
“As Resorts World Cruises embark on this special journey, we envision a fusion of cultures, where the Indian travellers connect with the vibrant charm of the cities within the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
The deployment of the Resorts World One cruise ship not only symbolizes a bridge between nations but also signifies boundless opportunities for travellers to explore, discover, and create unforgettable memories in the region.
With easy access and regular flight connectivity from India to Dubai, Indian travellers will also have more travel and vacation options to explore multiple destinations with a cruise vacation, paving the way for a new and exciting era of Fly-Cruise exploration.” said Naresh Rawal, Vice President – Sales (South Asia and Middle East), Resorts World Cruises.
Resorts World Cruises operates cruises with homeports in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Indonesia.
With the upcoming homeport deployment in Dubai, Resorts World One is expected to make 75 calls in the region with 150,000 passengers over the 6-month period, which will significantly contribute to the growth of cruise tourism in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
Resorts World One will attract a new segment of Fly cruise passengers from India, increasing diversity to the Arabian Gulf cruise market.
To cater to a diverse target audience, certified Vegetarian and Jain cuisine will also be available to cater to travellers from India and others who prefer specialized vegetarian selections.
With the ship’s deployment in the Arabian Gulf, Muslim cruise passengers will be an important market segment and in order to cater for them, the Resorts World One will also receive the official OIC/SMIIC Standard Halal-Friendly Cruise Ship certification, providing regional Muslim travellers with the convenience and access to certified Halal-Friendly offerings onboard the ship.
All meats are sourced from UAE Halal suppliers with no pork served onboard.
Guests can make pre-advanced appointments to have the crew of the same gender attend to the guests for selected onboard services such as the Spa.
