Royal Caribbean’s new-look Serenade of the Seas to add 42,500 guests to Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi’s fledgling cruise tourism market has re
ceived a boost with Royal Caribbean Cruises International stating it hopes to bring more than 42,500 passengers to Abu Dhabi in the upcoming 2012/13 season, as its fully-revitalised Serenade of the Seas liner makes its Middle East debut, replacing Brilliance of the Seas.
Scheduled to make 17 stops in the UAE capital in its inaugural run from January 2013, Royal Caribbean International said Serenade of the Seas’ arrival ‘ups the game’ in the market.
“The resilience of the Middle East market is very encouraging. The new-look Serenade of the Seas will boast a number of new food and beverage outlets and attractions that haven’t been seen here. It will certainly up the game for the regional industry,” said Helen Beck, regional director, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Europe, Middle East & Africa.
Serenade of the Seas, a sister ship to Brilliance of the Seas, will boast a nine-storey central atrium, 16 restaurants and outlets – seven of which are being newly developed – six pools and whirlpools, a ‘Vitality Spa’, rock climbing wall, daily cabaret shows and will be manned by over 850 crew.
