Wednesday, December 29, 2021Wednesday, December 29, 2021Israelis who want to go on vacation this summer will be able to do so with Royal Caribbean International which will begin sailing from Israel for the first time this May.The global cruise company will offer Israelis a combination of 3-7 night itineraries visiting Greece (Athens and the islands) and Cyprus aboard their latest ship, Odyssey of the Seas.The new itineraries will go on sale Tuesday, March 9.These itineraries will have Haifa, Israel, as a base port and will include stops to idyllic Mediterranean destinations such as Rhodes, Santorini, Mykonos and Athens in Greece and Limassol in Cyprus.“We are excited about the debut of Royal Caribbean cruises from Israel with our newest and most revolutionary ship, the Odyssey of the Seas.Israeli travelers will be looking forward to a getaway to relax, unwind and re-enjoy the travel experiences they miss so much, and that is precisely what we do best, 'said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International.'Sailing from Israel was something we've had our sights set on for quite some time.We greatly appreciate the Government of Israel for their collaboration and the trust they have placed in us to offer unforgettable experiences aboard our cruises to their residents and we look forward to making it a reality with our new ship. 'Residents of Israel will be the first to sail aboard the Odyssey during its inaugural season.The innovative ship has been designed to offer an unforgettable vacation to any type of passenger, with a wide variety of new and iconic experiences from bow to stern.With the Mediterranean in the background, its main attractions include a two-level pool deck designed for maximum enjoyment under the sun and the stars, SeaPlex - a complex, also of two levels, where passengers of all ages will enjoy indoor activities and exterior filled with adrenaline and a wide range of complementary and specialty restaurants that will please the most demanding palates with cuisine from around the world.For its part, entertainment will feature cutting-edge productions in technology that will take place at the Royal Theater and Two70, where art and multimedia will come together giving way to mind-blowing one-of-a-kind performances aboard the Odyssey.'Thanks to the millions of vaccines we have purchased, I am very proud that Israel is the first country in the world to launch the iconic new Royal Caribbean ship.Royal Caribbean's decision to come to Israel is a significant expression of confidence in our standards.This is a very important moment from an economic and tourist point of view for the State of Israel, 'said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Israel is a global model of success.We will continue with our program - 'green passport' - so that we can get out of the Covid-19 virus in peace.In the same way that we have made Israel the world champion in vaccines, we will make it the world champion in economy and tourism in the post-Coronavirus era. 'In collaboration with the Israeli health and tourism authorities, Royal Caribbean will be the first to offer 'fully vaccinated' sailings, where both the crew and passengers over 16 years of age will be vaccinated against Covid-19.Details on additional health and security measures to be implemented by Israel and Royal Caribbean will be announced at a later date.The Greek Minister of Tourism, Haris Theoharis, supports the all efforts that are being made for the resumption of cruises in Greece and its area and has stated that 'we are very happy with today's announcement since our recent travel agreement with Israel It is already bearing fruit and more people will have the opportunity to live unique experiences in our beautiful destinations and islands. 'Savvas Perdios, Vice Minister of Tourism for Cyprus commented, 'It is an honor to be featured on Royal Caribbean's itinerary this summer and we are delighted to welcome their newest ship to our island.Cyprus supports the cruise industry and is delighted to do so as well on its road to recovery.We are convinced that passengers will have great moments both on board the ship and when they visit Cyprus, one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. 'Express.Drafting.AFIn 2022 Peru could receive 1 million foreign tourists https://t.co/nmozmpHob3 pic.twitter.com/ofnAmiMZ9qThe Dominican Republic already exceeds 206,000 cruise passengers https://t.co/bJwkoS5Uej pic.twitter.com/G1TTeNdb5e© EXPRESO INFORMACIÓN SL