Tony Walsh – author & tours through Arabia
in time for National Day
The Loaloat Al Behar which was the yacht for Sultan Qaboos is again in Mina Qaboos in Oman. The boat looks quite striking against the blue sea, and though its difficult to say at this distance – the Continue reading “Loaloat Al Behar at Mina Qaboos”
Loaloat Al Behar at berth in Mina Sultan Qaboos Oman
With the arrival of the Loaloat Al Behar in Mina Sultan Qaboos, Oman’s Ministry of Tourism enters the Cruise business. This was the last yacht of H.M. Sultan Qaboos and was given to Oman’s Ministry of Tourism on arrival of the new very splendid Al Said – its replacement.
Loaloat Al Behar has been refitted in Dubai as a mini (if that’s the right word for 100meters) cruise ship or maxi yacht. Though the deck does not have a pool it does have a mini Jacuzzi is available to cool off in. It will probably appeal to large families or a holiday with friends .
I wonder what the chartering fee will be .