Cruise Season Starts in Abu Dhabi This October

October 15, 2021

Vaccinated travellers are being invited to set sail from the UAE capital to embark on a fantastic voyage on the high seas.

With its world-class infrastructure, calm waters and almost year-round sunshine, Abu Dhabi is one of the world’s premier destinations for sea cruises, reflected in the presence of leading cruise liner companies such as AIDA, Costa, MSC, Tui and more.

Now, more than 100 cruise ships are scheduled to call at the cruise terminals in Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas Island, which are owned and operated by AD Ports Group, the region’s premier facilitator of maritime industry and trade.

After a challenging year, the cruise industry is primed and ready to go with strict safety protocols to ensure that tourists are safe while enjoying their nautical adventures.

“We are thrilled to be welcoming travellers to Abu Dhabi and to see the resurgence of the sea cruise industry,” said HE Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing at DCT Abu Dhabi. “Over the past few years, our cruise industry has witnessed unprecedented growth, allowing us to offer seafaring travellers unforgettable experiences when they visit the UAE capital. This year, we look forward to welcoming a host of cruise ships to our terminals and providing guests with the opportunity to discover both the amazing attractions within our emirate and its tranquil surrounding waters.”

Noura Rashed Al Dhaheri, Managing Director of Cruise Business at AD Ports Group, said: “We are excited to welcome vaccinated cruise passengers at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal and Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach with our world-famous Emirati hospitality. We have the best-in-class measures in place to ensure the wellbeing of passengers and crew, in line with Abu Dhabi’s health and safety protocols, and are confident that we are well prepared for the resumption of regular cruise activities in the emirate.”

Roula Jouny, Executive Director for Tourism365, said: “The addition of these new cruise experiences only strengthens Abu Dhabi’s position as a one-of-a-kind destination that boasts a wide variety of unique and remarkable offerings. At Capital Experience, we seek to provide our partners and clients with seamless and memorable experiences, and by working closely with DCT Abu Dhabi, we are able to deliver on this promise. We look forward to our participation at the Seatrade Conference to showcase Abu Dhabi’s readiness to welcome global travellers and venture even further in the local and regional cruise industry.”