Emirates, the largest international airline renowned for its luxurious services both in flight and on the ground, is entering the cruise industry with Emirates Sealine.
Here you can see the cruise ship's maiden voyage around the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
Emirates Sealine will provide unique top-level experiences to its passengers, while giving them the opportunity to visit ports that are not usual destinations. In the first stage, the company ordered 10 state-of-the-art cruise ships, worth several billion dollars.
Having identified significant shortages in the cruise industry, Emirates Sealine will have cruises available even during the period of low travel demand. The first cruise will take place on April 1, 2024 and will sail from the port of Dubai to Karachi, retracing the route followed by the airline's first flight in October 1985.
It is noted that passengers will be able to make ticket reservations from June 31. Emirates Sealine cruise ships are expected to call at major ports – sailing from the US to New Zealand – with the support of the airline's extended network.
Emirates Sealine's newly appointed Chief Captain, Jack Shallow, said: “Emirates has a timeless connection to the sea through its participation in the Dubai sailing events, both with Emirates Sailing Team New Zealand and – more recently – with Great Britain Emirates SailGP Sailing Team. Despite the fact that many cities remain stuck in the face of the challenges of today's times, Dubai has set a “bow” towards global – popular and non-ports, developing leading infrastructure for cruises as well as other modes of transport. Technology, artificial intelligence and innovation in the cruise ships of the future enable us to visualize the pace of growth of the city of Dubai, while allowing us to sail at speeds in excess of 50 knots per hour – almost twice the speed of fastest cruise ships today. Our aim is to provide unique luxury on board, unexplored itineraries and unique travel experiences, ensuring that our commitment to our passengers is met. At the moment, all members of the Emirates team are preparing for the sailing of the maiden voyage.”
Emirates Sealine will set the pace for sustainable development in the shipping industry through partnerships with sustainable marine fuel suppliers. (SMF), solar panels, recycling and waste management.
Emirates passengers arriving from the airline's global network in Dubai will be transported by specially configured chauffeur-driven electric cars from Dubai Airport (DXB) to the city's port and escorted to their luxurious cabins, enjoying a unique travel experience. experience that includes transportation by air, land and sea.
The cruise ship fleet will feature four cabin classes, providing expanded options for capacity, amenities and luxury. More information on products and services is expected to be announced in the future.
Within the coming months, Emirates Sealine will be recruiting a greatly expanded number of seafarers and specialist personnel, who possess a wide range of skills and expertise, with the aim of operating and serving passengers according to the hospitality standards that characterize the airline, supporting the economies of countries throughout its network. Recruitment information will soon be available on the Emirates Sealine website.
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