Resorts World Cruises’ Resorts World One has started sailing from homeport Dubai, its inaugural Middle East season, with the 1,800-guest vessel to offer three times weekly cruises to Gulf destinations.
The fledgling cruise line confirmed it had chartered the vessel, formerly Dream Cruises’ Explorer Dream, in January 2023 after it was sold off as part of the Genting Hong Kong liquidation process. It was reunited with former sister ship Genting Dream, also ex-Dream Cruises, in the Resorts World Cruises fleet in March of the same year, with sailings out of Hong Kong.
“We have been counting down the days and we are delighted that the Resorts World One has arrived in Dubai and is ready to sail,” Resorts World Cruises President Michael Goh said. “We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the local and regional governments, authorities, travel business partners, media and our guests for the support. We are looking forward to bringing unique experiences to the Gulf region.”
The ship offers a “luxury ship-within-a-ship” concept — popular with major cruise lines — entitled The Palace. It features more than 40 suites, including two Palace villas, and 24-hour butler service as well as private facilities including a dedicated swimming pool, lounges and dining venues.
Subscribe to LATTE Cruise’s free eNewsletter to keep up to date with everything in the luxury cruise space.Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)Cruise Tourism & Yachting LeadSaud Hareb Almheiri congratulated the cruise line on the launch of its new services.
“This significant development underscores Dubai’s ongoing growth a s a premier cruise destination, attracting world-class operators and providing exceptional experiences for global travellers seeking to explore the region as envisioned by our leadership and in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to further consolidate Dubai’s position as a leading global city for business and leisure,” he said.
Meanwhile, P&O Marinas Chief Operating Officer Hamza Mustafa said the cruise terminal was looking forward to welcoming Resorts World One’s passengers.
“We’re pleased to see Resorts World Cruises setting sail from Mina Rashid, our dedicated luxury cruise terminal,” he said. “Dubai has seen a significant increase in cruise terminal traffic in recent years, and we’re proud to play a role in advancing its position as a global destination for marine tourism.”
A two-night Sir Bani Yas Weekend Cruise will depart on Fridays, with a two-Night Doha (Qatar) Cruise departing on Wednesdays and a three-night Muscat-Khasab (Oman) Cruise departing on Sundays.
