The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) is seeking to open up new horizons and introduce its marine transit capabilities to relevant global entities operating in this field, given the attractive tourists potentials boasted by the Emirate of Dubai and the advanced marine transit network in place.
Recently, the America cruise ship Seabourn, one of the world's most luxurious tourist cruise liners, visited the marine transit station opened by the RTA last November in Port Rashid, as a port of call in a trip launched from state of Florida. The ship is ferrying dozens of sea travelers aspiring for more marine transport pleasure, and the crew were acquainted with the marine transit services available in Dubai including the Dubai Ferry and the Water Taxi.
Baha Al-Qudra, Director of Marine Transport at RTA's Public Transport Agency, said: "It has been agreed with the crew of the ship, namely Captain Mark, to host future passengers ferried by the ship on Dubai Ferry and the Water Taxi to know more about RTA's marine transport potentials and enjoy the fun of seeing The World, The Palm Jumeirah islands on Dubai coastal line."
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