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Cruise ship carrying 795 tourists docks in Mombasa

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Tourists being entertained by dancers after disembarking from MV World Odyssey in Mombasa on January 26, 2023. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

A ship docked in Mombasa with 795 guests for the second time in months, signalling rebound in cruise tourism.

MV World Odyssey had called at the Port of Mombasa last November. Its arrival marks the third cruise ship visit in three months. The vessel will depart Mombasa for Aqwaba in Jordan after five days.

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