The Arabia Sea is a painter’s palette of blues and greens, from the soft, inviting aquamarine to the deep, enigmatic indigo. These hues, renowned for their calming properties, transform a luxury cruise into a serene world of its own. As the sun dips below the horizon, casting a golden glow on the water, passengers find solace and rejuvenation in this tranquil expanse and Resorts World Cruise is set to elevate this experience with the launch of Resorts World One, a premium cruise vessel promising unparalleld luxury and exploration.
Beginning its maiden voyage on October 18, 2024, from its homeport in Dubai, Resorts World One offers a range of itineraries catering to diverse preferences. From weekend getaways to immersive seven-night explorations of Oman, Doha, and the pristine Sir Bani Yas Island, there’s an adventure for every traveller.
With a deep-rooted understanding of Asian markets, Resorts World Cruises has tailored its offerings to cater to a diverse clientele. Halal-friendly options, certified vegetarian and Jain cuisine, and the ability to request same-gender crew for selected services demonstrate the company’s commitment to inclusivity.
In an exclusive conversation with Life N Style, Michael Goh – President of Resorts World Cruises, gave us a glimpse into what travellers can expect once the RW1 sets sail.
What are the highlights of the itineraries offered by Resorts World One in the Arabian Gulf region?
There are several highlights of our itineraries that will make them unique, exciting and appealing to the local and fly-cruise market. We offer regular departures from Dubai for easy access, 3 times a week and all our itineraries are roundtrip cruises from Dubai. This means passengers will have the convenience of embarking from Dubai and ending their cruise back in Dubai. We will sail to some of the best destinations in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. These include the 2 Night Sir Bani Yas Weekend Cruises with departures on Fridays; the 3 Night Oman Cruises to Khasab and Muscat departing on Sundays; and a 2 Night Doha Cruise departing on Wednesdays.
The 2 and 3-night short itineraries will enable passengers to plan their cruise vacation with ease, especially for the weekends. Another highlight is that passengers will have the flexibility to combine two or all three of the itineraries to increase the cruise length to a 4, 5 or 7 nights. For the fly-cruise segment from overseas, Dubai offers easy and frequent flight connectivity that will allow inbound passengers to visit Dubai and extend their vacation with a cruise aboard the Resorts World One.
What luxury features of Resorts World One set it apart from other cruise options available in the market? How many passengers can it carry onboard?
For the ultimate luxurious experience, passengers can immerse themselves in our signature Palace Suites, an extravagant ‘Ship-Within-A-Ship’ a private all-suite enclave. Palace guests will have priority access throughout the cruise, this includes special venues and performances, its own exclusive restaurant, a private pool, lounges, sundeck and a 24-hour European-style butler services that offer an incomparable level of hospitality and unparalleled expertise. There are a variety ofthese VIP suites to choose from including the Palace Penthouse and Villas. The RW1 can accommodate up to over 3,000 passengers with a total of 926 rooms of which 62 are Palace suites.
With over 30 years of experience in the cruise and hospitality industry, what do you consider the most significant changes and trends you have witnessed?
The cruising landscape continues to evolve over the years with some noticeable trends. At Resorts World Cruises, we are seeing positive signs of growth with a steady increase of new cruisers from the region. We also see developing segments with more couples, families and multi-generational families opting to cruise as a choice vacation. There is also a strong demands for the fly-cruise and MICE sector.
