Friday, November 8, 2024 As the 2024/2025 cruise season begins in Qatar, the country’s tourism sector is anticipating a landmark year with a significant boost in both cruise ship arrivals and passenger numbers. With the recent arrival of the Resorts World One Cruise Ship marking the first maiden call of the season, Qatar Tourism has set the stage for what is expected to be the busiest cruise season in the nation’s history. The season, which spans from November 2024 to April 2025, is set to host 95 cruise calls, including 33 turnaround calls, 11 homeporting calls, and four first-time maiden calls, marking a pivotal moment in Qatar’s maritime tourism growth.
The Resorts World One Cruise Ship has made its debut in Doha as the season’s first maiden call, and is scheduled to make a total of 23 visits to Qatar’s shores. This vessel alone is expected to bring around 72,000 tourists to Qatar throughout the season, reinforcing the demand for Qatar’s tourism offerings among international cruise lines. As the primary kick-off for the season, Resorts World One symbolizes Qatar’s readiness to embrace an influx of cruise passengers, from leisure travelers to international tourists eager to explore Doha’s attractions.
The 2024/2025 season promises not only an increased volume of visitors but also a diverse lineup of ships that includes notable vessels like Mein Schiff 4, MSC Euribia, AIDAprima, Costa Smeralda, Norwegian Sky, and Celestyal Journey. This variety of ships demon.