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2/20/24, 9:38 AM Travel Unpacked: New airline lands in the UAE and nine-month World Cruise to skip Red Sea
T track birds of prey is unveiled.

Flydubai has also announced the launch of four new destinations, while Jumeirah Group
unveils its Exclusive Collection of suites and villas around the world.

Here's a round-up of recent travel and tourism news – in case you missed it.

Passengers to choose adjusted itinerary on nine-month World
Cruise

Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas, which set sail in December, will adjust its itinerary due to
tensions in the Middle East.

Three sections of the original 274-night route will be impacted, including the 18-night Ultimate
Jordan, Egypt and Israel segment, as well as journeys that would pass through Bulgaria, Romania,
Turkey, Greece and Italy.

The changes, however, are being voted on by the passengers, as the cruise liner gives its guests
the choice on what ports they call upon.

A meeting was held in the ship's Tropical Theatre this weekend as
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Cruise voyages from the UAE the situation was explained to passengers and two alternative
cancelled as Red Sea tensions sailing routes were presented. Both will leave from Dubai.
ramp up The first, called Immersive Africa, features 11 countries from the

continent – including Madagascar, Namibia, Ghana and South
Africa – and 20 port visits from May 9 to June 20.

The second is an Africa and Greece itinerary that moves around the continent with only three ports
of call, including a visit to the Seychelles, Cape Town and the Canary Islands. It also includes an
overnight stay in Alexandria in Egypt and exploration of the Greek Islands.

All travellers are getting 25 or 50 per cent prorated refund for the adjusted sections based on their
cruise fare, and they can choose to cancel and receive a full refund for these segments.

Fly Jinnah marks inaugural international flight at Sharjah airport

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