Discover The World of Cruising in Saudi Arabia
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In this interview at Sea Trade, Belle Panna speaks with Mashur Bayashan, the destination development director for Cruise Saudi, regarding the growth of the cruising sector in the country. Bayashan explains that the industry began with a pilot season in 2020 and has expanded from a single cruise line to multiple brands, with projections reaching 19 brands in the near future. The discussion highlights the diverse range of cruise options available, spanning from mainstream to ultra luxury lines. Bayashan details how the various ports provide access to significant cultural and natural landmarks, including three UNESCO sites and the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. The conversation also covers the geographical scale of Saudi Arabia, noting its vast coastline and the variety of experiences available, such as snorkeling, diving, and golf. Bayashan emphasizes that the company is building its tourism foundation from scratch with a focus on innovation and sustainability to preserve the nation's culture and nature. He concludes by describing cruising in Saudi Arabia as a new frontier for travelers seeking undiscovered destinations.
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cruising is on an upward uh trajectory things are going great and the attendance here is amazing
we have 19 Brands coming to Saudi Arabia we have different across the board from mainstream to Ultra Luxury cruise lines
Saudi is known as The Voyage of Discovery why do many consider this place so the country wasn't open for tourism officially we opened up in 2019
the vision of cruise Saudi is to drive the development of destination experiences to build a cruise sector in Saudi
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