Dubai Harbour welcomes first passengers for the 2022-23 cruise season

Dubai Harbour welcomes first passengers for the 2022-23 cruise season

Dubai: Dubai Harbour on Thursday welcomed its first cruise ship – the AIDAcosma – officially starting its 2022-23 cruise season. Setting sail from Germany on its maiden voyage, AIDAcosma is a first-of-its-kind liquid natural gas (LNG) powered ship with a capacity of over 5,500 passengers. Operated by AIDA Cruises, with 20 passenger decks and 2,600 staterooms, the AIDAcosma is one of the largest cruise ships within the company’s fleet. It has a fun park, children’s pool, water slide, an outdoor sports deck, as well as 17 restaurants and 23 lounges. Throughout the season, more than 300,000 passengers are expected to arrive at the Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal. Alexander Ewig, Senior Vice President Marketing & Sales at AIDA Cruises, commented: “Through AIDAcosma, we are continuing on our path to green cruising and are elated to be collaborating with Dubai Harbour to do so. We are sure our guests will have a great time, as they set sail on a tour of the Orient this winter 2022-2023, specifically at Dubai Harbour with its line-up of entertaining events and activities, alongside the magnificent Dubai skyline.” Abdulla Binhabtoor, Chief Portfolio Management Officer, Shamal Holding, the owner and curator of Dubai Harbour said: “Today is