Cruise Saudi, launched by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has welcomed Viking Star on its inaugural visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
The ship called at the Jeddah Islamic Port where a plaque and key exchange ceremony took place before travelling on to call at Yanbu Port. The visit from Viking Star marks the fifth ship to sail Saudi waters as part of Cruise Saudi’s mandate to build a world-class cruise industry in the country, opening up a new gateway for tourism in line with Vision 2030, Saudi’s transformation blueprint.
Viking Star is one of Viking’s award-winning ocean ships. Relatively small in size, with a capacity of 930 guests, the ship is able to dock where other larger ships cannot and provide a smooth embarkation and debarkation process. The interior and facilities on the cruise ship are in line with Viking’s Nordic theme – the award-winning spa has been designed with the holistic wellness philosophy of Scandinavia in mind.
The Explorers’ Lounge and Mamsen’s gourmet deli are thoughtful spaces located at the bow of the ship and designed to represent the Scandinavian spirit for complete relaxation and for marvelling at sweeping views through double-height windows.
