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Tourism Minister Announces Major Expansion of Cruise Tourism Infrastructure

Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal announced plans to develop special cruise ports and new jetties in Addu Atoll, Laamu Atoll and a third yet-to-be-revealed region to attract more cruise ships, while noting more than 600 tourists arrived by sea last year. The Maldives Association for Yacht Agents reported 12 additional ships scheduled to dock before the end of the tourist season.

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  • The previous policies made it tough for cruise lines to visit the Maldives, but we've worked to amend these rules

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  • more than 600 tourists arriving by sea The Standard with more than 600 tourists arriving by sea last year and continuing to increase in the current year

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  • 12 ships additional cruise ships scheduled to dock The Standard with 12 additional ships scheduled to dock in the Maldives before the end of the tourist season

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