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Arrival of Italian Cruise Ship, ‘Costa Toscana,’ at Doha Port for the very first time
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Italian Cruise Ship, ‘Costa Toscana,’ the flagship vessel of Costa Cruises, has arrived to Doha Port today January 15, 2023, as a part of its first maiden tour of the Arabian Gulf. Offering 3 to 7-day cruise itineraries around the region, the ship can accommodate around 6,500 passengers and features its own waterpark, 13 swimming pools and hot tubs, 13 restaurants and 19 entertainment lounges.
Costa Toscana makes its debut as part of Qatar Tourism’s 2022-2023 cruise season, which kicked off in December 2022 with the arrival of French cruise ship, ‘Le Bougainville,’ and runs to April 2023. The season will see a grand total of 58 world-class cruise ships and four cruise liner maiden calls make their way to Qatar.
Commenting on this occasion, Maryam Saoud, Head of Tourism Product Support at Qatar Tourism, said: “Our cruise season is off to a solid start with the latest expansion in our portfolio of cruise liners a testimony to our growth and diversification. This is also an LNG-powered cruise ship to Qatar, which highlights our commitment to sustainability in the development of the cruise sector. We look forward to welcoming thousands of visitors and delighting them with the warmth, hospitality and range of experiences Qatar has to offer.”
Qatar's cruise sector, which was established in 2016, has helped position Qatar as a popular destination for maritime tourism in the region. The growth of the industry supports Qatar's economy through increased tourist spending, employment and business opportunities.
Since its return in 2021-2022, the cruise industry has driven significant growth to Qatar's tourism sector. In December 2022, Doha Port welcomed a total of 8,000 visitors, mostly from Italy and Russia. The 2021-22 cruise season welcomed a total of 100,500 passengers
Qatar’s new Grand Terminal will accommodate up to 12,000 people a day. Its strategic location in the heart of Doha makes it minutes away from some of the city’s most popular attractions including the National Museum of Qatar, the Doha Corniche and Souq Waqif.
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Costa Toscana arrives in Doha
On January 15, 2023, Costa Cruises ship Costa Toscana, arrived in Doha, Qatar as part of the first cruise tour in the Arabian Gulf.
The cruise ship will offer 3 to 7-day voyages, and can accommodate about 6,500 passengers. They feature water parks, swimming pools, hot tubs, restaurants, and lounges.
Costa Toscana's first visit comes to Qatar in the 2022-2023 cruise season, which began last December with the arrival of the French cruise ship Le Bougainville and will run until next April.
During the current season, 58 international cruise ships will arrive in Doha, and 4 tour companies will launch their first trips to Qatar.
Qatar Tourism's head of travel product support, Mariam Saoud, said the cruise season had gotten off to a strong start, attracting more cruise ships and increasing the growth and diversification of the tourism sector.
Saoud added that Costa Toscana is one of the natural gas-powered cruise ships, demonstrating the commitment to sustainability in the development of the cruise industry.
For his part, the Director of Shared Services at Qatar Tourism, Omar Abdulrahman Aljaber, said that Qatar Tourism's active partners from the private sector provide bookings for cruise ships.
In addition, they provide cruise passengers with a range of tour and entertainment options ranging from safari tours to the seafront and Khor Al Adaid, as well as tours around Doha to explore its tourist attractions and heritage markets such as Souk Waqif, as well as cultural and artistic attractions such as the Qatar Cultural Village and the Museum of Islamic Art.
The new Doha Grand Cruise Terminal can accommodate up to 12,000 passengers per day, strategically located in the heart of Doha, minutes away from some of the city's most popular attractions.
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Costa Cruises Toscana ship arrives at Doha Port (Qatar) for the very first time
Costa 's flagship Costa Toscana arrived at Doha Port (Qatar) on Sunday, January 15th, as a part of her first maiden tour of the Arabian Gulf.
Offering 3- to 7-day itineraries around the region, the liner can accommodate ~6500 passengers and features 13 restaurants, 13 swimming pools and hot tubs, a waterpark, and 19 entertainment lounges.
Toscana debuted as part of Qatar Tourism’s 2022-2023 cruise season, which commenced in December 2022 with the arrival of Ponant's Le Bougainville , and runs to April 2023. This season will see a total of 58 world-class liners and 4 maiden calls make their way to the country.
According to Maryam Saoud, Head of Tourism Product Support at Qatar Tourism, their cruise season was off to a solid start with the latest expansion in their portfolio of cruise liners a testimony to their growth and diversification.
"This is also an LNG-powered cruise ship to Qatar, which highlights our commitment to sustainability in the development of the cruise sector. We look forward to welcoming thousands of visitors and delighting them with the warmth, hospitality and range of experiences Qatar has to offer.”
The cruise sector of Qatar, which was established back in 2016, has helped position the country as a popular destination for maritime tourism. The growth of the industry supports the economy through increased tourist spending, business opportunities, and employment.
Since its return in 2021-2022, the industry has driven significant growth to the tourism sector of Qatar. In December 2022, the port of Doha Port welcomed ~8,000 visitors, mostly from Italy and Russia. The 2021-2022 cruise season welcomed ~100,500 passengers.
Qatar’s new Grand Terminal is expected to accommodate up to 12,000 people per day. Its strategic location in the heart of Doha makes the port minutes away from some of the most popular attractions in the city, such as the National Museum of Qatar, Doha Corniche, and Souq Waqif.
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