AMMAN — The Aqaba Cruise Terminal welcomed the tourist
vessel “MEIN SCHIFF 5,” originating from the port of Muscat, Oman, making it
the 58th tourist vessel to enter Aqaba this year.
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On board were 2,248 tourists from various European
nationalities, accompanied by 921 crew members, Hala News reported.
Peter Marji, the Director of Tourism at the Aqaba Special
Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), stated that the authority had meticulously
arranged all the necessary requirements and logistical services to ensure a seamless
reception for its tourists, including the facilitation of transportation to the
region’s historical, archaeological, and tourist attractions within the
Kingdom’s Golden Triangle.
Marji further emphasized that the influx of numerous cruise
ships during the winter tourist season underscores Aqaba's prominence as a
gateway to the Red Sea and a distinguished tourist destination of renowned
tourism companies organizing cruise expeditions. Aqaba's reputation is built on
its diverse and captivating range of tourism offerings.
Since the beginning of 2023, a total of 58 tourist vessels have docked at
Aqaba's ports, welcoming and accommodating over 40,000 tourists seeking to
explore the attractions of the region.
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