DOHA: Mwani Qatar has welcomed the cruise ship Costa Smeralda at the Cruise Terminal of the Doha Port on its inaugural visit to Qatar.

Carrying 6,089 passengers and a crew of 1,604, the ship is operated by Costa Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & PLC, and sails under the Italian flag.

Costa Smeralda has a capacity for around 6,600 passengers alongside its 1,678 crew members.

Designed with modern features, the ship measures 323.6 meters in length and 37.2 meters in width. It offers 1,550 cabins, numerous entertainment areas, two swimming pools, a health club, and 11 diverse restaurants.