Doha: The second floating hotel, MSC Poesia, docked in Doha Port on November 14 morning to join MSC World Europa, which arrived in Doha a few days ago, to offer a luxurious hospitality experience to fans of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
The cruise ship MSC Poesia is a modern 4-star floating hotel offers luxurious services to World Cup fans with a variety of room options ranging from traditional cabins overlooking the sea to rooms with balconies and luxury suites, in addition to multiple dining possibilities and programmes and entertainment for all ages.
MSC Poesia houses 1,265 cabins, three swimming pools, a spa and wellness center, cinema, poolside, tennis and basketball courts, in addition to four dining options, 15 coffee shops and event venues.
Floating hotels are one of several facilities provided by Qatar for fans of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, offering multiple booking and accommodation options throughout the tournament, including apartments, villas, fan villages and usual hotels.
HE Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker had said that offering accommodation and recreational services on board floating hotels reflects the strenuous efforts exerted to organize the best World Cup in history.
According to the estimates of MSC Cruises Group, owner of the three floating hotels that will serve the tournament, the capacity of three cruise ships is 10,000 beds and reservations for the first week of World Cup have reached 100 per cent.
The co-operation between Qatar and MSC Cruises dates back to 2016, when Doha welcomed the group’s first giant cruise ship MSC Fantasia.
Source: QNA
