137,000 cruise, yacht tourists visited Oman in 2025

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has said that 137,330 tourists visited the Sultanate of Oman on board cruise ships and yachts in 2025.
The ministry affirmed its determination to develop the sector of cruise ships and yachts,in partnership with the authorities concerned. The ministry explained that efforts will focus on facilitating the reception of international cruise liners and the attraction of tourists from target markets in a manner that contributes to the promotion of Oman as a leading maritime destination in the region.
The ministry added that the current season (2025-2026) will see repeated visits to Oman by cruise ship 'Vasco da Gama', which is scheduled to arrive at the Port of Salalah on March 24. Meanwhile, cruise ship 'Celestial' is scheduled to make 5 visits to the Port of Khasab.
The Port of Khasab also saw Cruise liner 'Arua' make its maiden voyage to Oman.
During the rest of the current tourism season (2025-2026), 'Arua', which will dock at Sultan Qaboos port, is scheduled to make 11 visits to the Port of Khasab and 5 visits to Sultan Qaboos Port. — ONA