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First-ever luxury cruise line service between Dubai and GCC countries launched in Bahrain
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Abou Merhi Cruises, the leading cruise operator in the Middle East, announced yesterday (Sunday, 30 October, 2005), the first visit of the Orient Queen to Bahrain, the first ever luxury cruise line service between Dubai and GCC countries, at Mina Sulman, Bahrain. From Dubai, the service covers Bahrain and Qatar on a 4-nights cruise and Oman on a 3-nights cruise.
The first visit ceremony of the Orient Queen cruise ship to Bahrain, which will be operating out of the Dubai Cruise Terminal, was attended by several key Bahraini officials, including Captain Mahmoud Youssef Al Mahmoud, Undersecretary, Bahrain Ministry of Information.
A 12-deck five-star luxury cruise ship, Orient Queen is among the best that the maritime world has to offer. The 6,916-tonne vessel has 336 staterooms and 56 suites. Orient Queen will be based out of Dubai for six months of the year, and Beirut for the remaining six months.
The Lebanon-based Abou Merhi Cruises has formed a strategic partnership with Alpha ToursAlpha Tours
Dubai, an award-winning destination management company, for the cruise line service. Two round trips per week will be conducted between Dubai and Bahrain, Qatar and Oman."Orient Queen is the first luxury cruise line service between Dubai and GCC countries, and is set to redefine the concept of luxury voyage," said Merhi Abou Merhi, CEO of Abou Merhi Cruises. "The launch of Orient Queen is in direct response to the growing demand among leisure travelers to the region for a world-class cruise service. We are dedicated to providing the best service to passengers of Orient Queen, and will make every effort to ensure that they have a truly memorable experience."
"Bahraini support has been crucial to making this cruise line service a reality. Bahrain is emerging as an important tourist destination, and the country forms a vital part of our cruise tourism plans for the region. We will continue to assign special focus to Bahrain in our operations," Abou Merhi added.
Captain Mahmoud Youssef Al Mahmoud, Undersecretary, Bahrain Ministry of Information, said, "There has been a noticeable surge in the number of high-end leisure travelers to the Gulf, which has corresponded with the rapid growth of many cities within the region as tourist destinations of international standards. The launch of Orient Queen will effectively meet the leisure needs of this discerning audience, who seek a mix of comfort and luxury while taking in the serenity of the waters of the Gulf. Orient Queen's launch is indicative of the growing potential for cruise tourism in the Arab region."
Ghassan Al Aridi, CEO of Alpha ToursAlpha Tours
, said, "Alpha ToursAlpha Tours has extensive experience in tourism, serving the region's tourism industry for the past 15 years. While the association with Abou Merhi Cruises marks our development into cruise tourism, we are well informed about the dynamics of this high-potential tourism segment. We are certain that Orient Queen will play a vital role in boosting the travel and tourism market in Dubai and elsewhere in the Gulf region."Orient Queen offers guests a variety of attractions, including cultural entertainment, gourmet cuisine, sports facilities, duty-free shopping and a complete spa, among others. The luxury ship employs more than 400 specialized professionals from all over the world.
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About Orient Queen
Orient Queen is the first ever luxury cruise line service between Dubai and GCC countries, covering Bahrain, Qatar and Oman. A 12-deck five-star luxury cruise ship with 336 staterooms and 56 suites, Orient Queen can be compared to the best in the world. The passenger cruise ship offers guests an array of attractions, among them cultural entertainment, gourmet cuisine, sports facilities, duty-free shopping and a complete spa. Orient Queen's professional staff are at the service of guests throughout the journey, making sure they have an unforgettable experience.
Orient Queen is part of Abou Merhi Cruises, the leading luxury cruise operator in the Middle East. The ship is based out of Dubai in winter and Beirut in summer.
For more information please contact:
Orient Planet PR & Marketing Communications
PO Box 23345
Dubai
UAE
Tel: 971 4 3988901
Fax: 971 4 3988941
E-mail: info@orientplanet.com
Website: www.orientplanet.com
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