Madrid, June 7, 2018 – Pullmantur Cruises – the only cruise line in the market that brings the Spanish lifestyle to the cruise experience – and Emirates – the world's largest international airline – have reached an agreement to operate this winter , taking advantage of the four daily regular flights Emirates offers between Spain (Madrid and Barcelona) and Dubai. This agreement is part of a strategic alliance signed by both entities and includes long-term.
Thus, both companies will connect Madrid and Barcelona with Dubai aboard the A380 (the world's largest passenger plane) , the embarkation city for 'Dubai and Legends of Arabia', the new route that Pullmantur Cruises will launch on December 8th and which constitutes its main bet for this winter season.
Pullmantur Cruises President & CEO Richard J. Vogelviews this collaboration very positively: “We are very pleased to sign this alliance with Emirates, one of the world’s most reputable and innovative airlines.” He adds: “As this is a long-term agreement, we are contributing to stability, which is key for travel agencies, our passengers, and of course, for us.”
Similarly, Vogel emphasizes that Emirates is a leading company and recognized worldwide for its service: “Our guests will receive exceptional treatment, an essential aspect for us since their experience begins from the moment they leave their homes; achieving their maximum satisfaction is one of our priorities.”.
For his part, Emirates' General Manager in Spain, Fernando Suarez de Góngora, stated, “We are delighted that Pullmantur Cruises has made the strategic decision – a very wise one with enormous potential – to base a ship in Dubai. This allows them to offer cruise passengers, on the one hand, the experience of a 'made in Spain' cruise with excellent value for money, and on the other hand, to combine a cruise through the Arabian Sea with the discovery of Dubai, one of the world's most vibrant and dynamic metropolises, bringing together unusual and surprising contrasts.”
“At Emirates, we are proud that such a powerful brand in the cruise market as Pullmantur Cruises has chosen to entrust us with air transport between Spain and Dubai, our home,” he adds.
The itinerary: an oasis of contrasts
'Dubai and Legends of Arabia' is part of Pullmantur Cruises Exclusive Destinations. Dreams that become journeys. This sub-brand encompasses itineraries that invite passengers to experience their vacations – both on land and on board – with great intensity.
- Stopovers: Dubai (UAE) (two days) - Khasab (Oman) - Muscat (Oman) - Fujairah (UAE) - sailing - Abu Dhabi (UAE) - Dubai (UAE).
- Departures: between December 8, 2018 and March 3, 2019.
