Doha Port welcomed two cruise ships yesterday, *MSC World Europa and *Le Bougainville, carrying a total of 5,269 tourists and 2,185 crew members, Mwani Qatar said.
They will be joined by 1,000 tourists from Doha on board *MSC World Europa as part of a new itinerary to a number of ports in the Arabian Gulf.
The two ships are making their fifth call in the 2022/23 cruise season, which will continue until April.
Operated by MSC Cruises, *MSC World Europa flies the flag of Malta, while *Le Bougainville flies the flag of France and is operated by French cruise line Ponant Cruises.
*MSC World Europa is 333m long and can accommodate more than 6,700 passengers, while *Le Bougainville is 131m long and can accommodate up to 294 passengers, including the crew.
Both ships feature innovative and eco-friendly equipment, making them among the most advanced cruise ships in terms of environmental sustainability.
