MSC Cruises will be the first major cruise line to homeport a ship at the first dedicated cruise terminal in Abu Dhabi Port, which opened Monday.
The new terminal has space for three cruise ships with 5,000 passengers each, plus check-in desks for Etihad Airways. In 2014-2015, the city welcomed 200,407 passengers through the port; with the new terminal, that number is expected to increase to 255,000 in 2016-2017.
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Azamara Quest will be first up, going into drydock in late October 2026 and emerging in December.
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The pier, along with a 1.4-acre pool, adults-only Vibe Shore Club, and Splash Pad for kids are all now open.
