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Zawya
28-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Doha Port achieves 'remarkable' growth in 2024: Mwani Qatar
In the current season, which began in October 2024 and ended in April 2025, Doha Port welcomed 95 cruise calls, including 33 turnaround calls, 11 homeporting calls and five maiden calls, bringing over 430,000 visitors to Qatar, Mwani Qatar said in its annual report Doha Port, which is Qatar's gateway to marine tourism, continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the country's cruise tourism with it achieving remarkable annual growth of 27% in visitors and 33% in ships arrival during the previous season, which ended in April 2024, according to Mwani Qatar. In the current season, which began in October 2024 and ended in April 2025, Doha Port welcomed 95 cruise calls, including 33 turnaround calls, 11 homeporting calls and five maiden calls, bringing over 430,000 visitors to Qatar, Mwani Qatar said in its annual report. The reporting period for Doha Port spans from January to December, but the cruise season runs from September to April. The 2024 season witnessed the arrival of notable ships such as Mein Schiff 4, MSC Euribia, AIDAprima, Costa Smeralda, Norwegian Sky, and Celestyal Journey, further solidifying Qatar's growing status as a premier global cruise destination. The year saw 23 cruise calls from Florida-headquartered Carnival, 18 from MSC, 15 from Germany-based TUI, eight from Resorts World Cruises, six from Ponant Luxury Cruise, five from Celestyal Cruises, two from Norwegian Cruise Line and one from Plantours. The Doha Port witnessed the arrival of as many as 74,441 passengers and 21,278 crew in January 2024; 70,826 and 19,453 in February; 47,873 and 13,376 in March; 4,051 and 967 in April; 22,660 and 10,733 in November and 73,966 and 25,190 in December. In 2024, a total of 293,817 visitors had arrived in the port. The port received as many as 19 cruise ships in January, 14 in February, 11 in March, 1 in April, 9 in November and 25 in December. © Gulf Times Newspaper 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Santhosh V. Perumal
Zawya
16-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar: Doha Port wraps up 2024/2025 cruise season with record numbers
DOHA: Mwani Qatar has officially wrapped up the 2024/2025 cruise season at Doha Port, Qatar's Main Gateway to Marine Tourism, marking a milestone year filled with record-breaking achievements. The port welcomed 396,265 visitors across 87 cruise calls, reflecting a 5 percent increase in passenger numbers and a 19 percent rise in ship visits compared to last season, underscoring the steady growth and rising demand for cruise tourism to Doha. The season concluded with the maiden call of Norwegian Sky, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, to Doha Port's cruise terminal. The season saw a diverse array of international cruise lines anchoring at the port, along with a surge in luxury vessels designating Doha as a primary port of call in the Arabian Gulf. This highlights the trust of global cruise operators in the port's state-of-the-art infrastructure and seamless services. Among the notable cruise ships welcomed during the season were Mein Schiff 4, MSC Euribia, AIDAprima, Costa Smeralda, and Celestyal Journey. The season was further marked by the inaugural visits of five cruise liners to Qatar, highlighting the continued expansion of global cruise itineraries and the rising appeal of Doha as a sought-after tourist destination. In partnership with Qatar Tourism and other key stakeholders, Mwani Qatar ensured an exceptional arrival experience for passengers. This included streamlined transport services, modern reception areas, fast and efficient procedures, and multilingual information points all contributing to an elevated visitor experience. Mwani Qatar attributed the season's success to strong coordination among all involved parties, which helped maintain smooth operations and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality, a testament to the port's operational excellence and full readiness. The company extended heartfelt thanks to its partners and teams for their contributions and reaffirmed its commitment to developing the marine tourism sector and attracting more visitors, in line with Qatar's growing reputation as a world-class travel destination. It's worth noting that Doha Port's cruise terminal, managed by Mwani Qatar, is among the most modern in the region. Ideally located just minutes from key attractions like the National Museum of Qatar, Souq Waqif, and Msheireb Downtown Doha, the terminal offers cruise passengers the chance to explore Qatar's cultural landmarks even during short stays, significantly enhancing the city's value as a top-tier travel destination. © Copyright Qatar Tribune. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
16-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Doha Port wraps up cruise season, sets new milestones
Doha, Qatar: Mwani Qatar has officially wrapped up the 2024-2025 cruise season at Doha Port, Qatar's main gateway to Marine Tourism, marking a milestone year filled with record-breaking achievements. The port welcomed 396,265 visitors across 87 cruise calls, reflecting a 5 percent increase in passenger numbers and a 19 percent rise in ship visits compared to last season, underscoring the steady growth and rising demand for cruise tourism to Doha. The season concluded with the maiden call of Norwegian Sky, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, to Doha Port's cruise terminal. The season saw a diverse array of international cruise liners anchoring at the port, along with a surge in luxury vessels designating Doha as a primary port of call in the Arabian Gulf. This highlights the trust of global cruise operators in the port's state-of-the-art infrastructure and seamless services. Among the notable cruise ships welcomed during the season were Mein Schiff 4, MSC Euribia, AIDAprima, Costa Smeralda, and Celestyal Journey. The season was further marked by the inaugural visits of five cruise liners to Qatar, highlighting the continued expansion of global cruise itineraries and the rising appeal of Doha as a sought-after tourist destination. In partnership with Qatar Tourism and other key stakeholders, Mwani Qatar ensured an exceptional arrival experience for passengers. This included streamlined transport services, modern reception areas, fast and efficient procedures, and multilingual information points all contributing to an elevated visitor experience. Mwani Qatar attributed the season's success to strong coordination among all involved parties, which helped maintain smooth operations and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality, a testament to the port's operational excellence and full readiness. The company extended heartfelt thanks to its partners and teams for their contributions and reaffirmed its commitment to developing the marine tourism sector and attracting more visitors in line with Qatar's growing reputation as a world-class travel destination. Doha Port's cruise terminal, managed by Mwani Qatar, is among the most modern in the region. Ideally located just minutes from key attractions like the National Museum of Qatar, Souq Waqif, and Msheireb Downtown Doha, the terminal offers cruise passengers the chance to explore Qatar's cultural landmarks even during short stays, significantly enhancing the city's value as a top-tier travel destination. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( The Peninsula Newspaper
