Mwani Qatar Sunday announced that Doha Port achieved a record tourist season in 2022-2023, witnessing the arrival of 273,666 visitors ( passengers and crew) on board 55 cruise ships.
The visitor numbers marked a 166% increase, while the number of ships saw a jump of 62%, compared to the 2021-2022 season.
According to Mwani Qatar, the 2022-2023 season saw the boarding of 19,400 tourists on trips starting from Doha, stressing the port's role in promoting cruise tourism in line with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.
Qatar's cruise sector contributed to strengthening Qatar's position as a leading destination for cruise tourism as the sector supports the growth of the national economy in Qatar by increasing tourism spending and providing more business and employment opportunities.
The new passenger terminal at Doha Port accommodates up to 12,000 people a day. Its strategic location, being minutes away from some of Doha's most popular attractions, is also an advantage as it brings visitors to some of the country's popular attractions such as the National Museum of Qatar, Doha Corniche and Souq Waqif.
