Dubai's own cruise liner: What makes 'Resorts World Cruises' special? How to book tickets

The Resorts World Cruises has made a grand entry into cruise tourism in the Gulf with the recent inaugural sailing of its Resorts World One liner from Dubai. The luxurious ship with thousands of tourists departed from the Port Rashid cruise terminal to Sir Baniyas Island in Abu Dhabi to open a new chapter in the Gulf’s cruise tourism. Though many international cruise companies touch the shores of Dubai to board tourists, Dubai can now boast of its own cruise liner in Resorts World One. The swanky ship owned by a Chinese company is engaged in cruise tourism by joining hands with Dubai Tourism and Economy.

Halal food, five-star amenities, gambling...
The week-long trips will start from the Rashid Port in Dubai, and the travel packages include two-night and three-night voyages. Only halal food will be served on the ship. The Resorts World One is decked with all facilities provided by other cruise ships. The liner has the entire gamut of five-star amenities, including balcony rooms and rooms facing the ocean. The other attractions include 24-hour cultural programmes, yoga and exercise classes, amusement parks and water rides. The ship also boasts 14 restaurants that serve different cuisines and four bar lounges. The tourists can also enjoy music, dance and instrumental music performed by world-renowned artists. A gambling hub, shopping centre and gift centre can also be found onboard the expansive ship.

The ship, accommodating 1,800 tourists, will sail to different Gulf countries. The weekend tours are the most attractive. The boat will leave the dock on Friday evening and return on Sunday afternoon, and the tourists can enjoy two nights of fun and frolic. The weekend tours are to Sir Baniyas Island in Abu Dhabi. The Resorts World One will pass through the Doha coastline to reach Sir Baniyas Island. The liner leaves Dubai at 9 pm and will reach the island at 12 noon the next day. One could soak in the raw beauty of the sea and experience the changing moods of the sea during the two-night weekend trip.

The three-night voyage is to Oman, and during the trip, the tourists can visit Muscat and Kasab. The liner will start its journey from Port Rashid on Sunday evening and return on Wednesday afternoon. On the same day, the ship will leave for Qatar and return on Friday. These two packages can be clubbed or availed separately. All three travel packages can also be clubbed. The tickets can be booked through its website. The two-night Qatar trip for two tourists costs a minimum of 2,225 dirhams, and interior rooms will be allotted to passengers under this package. The ocean-view room has a price tag of 2,770 dirhams, and the balcony room is 3,570 dirhams. The three-night Oman costs a minimum of 3,300 dirhams and a maximum of 5,300 dirhams. The rates for Sir Baniyas' package have yet to be announced.