Saudi Arabia’s first cruise sets sail on August 27
Published 26 Aug,2020 via Asharq Alawsat (English Edition) - The first cruise in Saudi Arabia will set sail Thursday from the Red Sea and will pass through several cities, as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to highlight the tourism and heritage locations.
The ship, Silver Spirit, departs from King Abdullah port and provides entertainment services onboard, including eight luxurious suites, eight restaurants, gyms, swimming pools, and a video games area.
Earlier this week, the cruise ship arrived at Dhiba seaport for refueling and completing the procedures for taking part in the tourist program related to the voyages of the local tourist ships.
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