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MSC Bellissima's pool area, which sailed a series of voyages around the Red Sea, as most of the daytime activities take place around the main pool deck. (AN Photo/MSC Cruises) video

Despite COVID-19 pandemic, cruise company debuts in Saudi Arabia

  • As part of the Kingdom’s initiatives to open up tourism, the MSC Bellissima started its series of voyages around the Red Sea
  • MSC Cruises had to adapt to pandemic restrictions and hire ‘cruise ambassadors’ to meet the standards of Saudi guests
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