Aqaba welcomes its 58th tourist vessel this year

Aqaba Cruise
(Photo: Jordan News Agency, Petra)
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.اضافة اعلان

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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