DOHA (Qatar): Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup organizers, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), has signed an agreement with MSC Cruises to charter two cruise liners to accommodate fans during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
The cruise liners, which feature a combined capacity of 4,000 cabins, will act as floating hotels during the tournament.
They will be berthed at Doha Port, giving fans a spectacular view of the West Bay skyline, the SC said on their website.
Chartering cruise liners for fans has long been part of Qatar’s accommodation strategy, with the country keen to offer sustainable solutions for the month-long tournament, which will kick-off on November 21, 2022.
Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, Minister of Transport and Communications congratulated the SC for its collaboration with MSC Cruises.
“The Ministry of Transport and Communications has completed the development of Doha Port to accommodate multiple large passenger ships and enable the port’s capacity to receive the largest cruise ships in the world, serving fans and visitors who come to Qatar during the FIFA World Cup,” said Al Sulaiti.
Al Sulaiti also noted that the ministry has completed the development of standards to facilitate access to Qatar’s transportation system the visitors and fans can use during the tournament.
“We’re pleased to collaborate with MSC Cruises to deliver this unique accommodation option for fans in 2022. We are sure fans from all over the world will be excited at the prospect of staying on board a cruise ship,” said Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General of SC.
