The English families will stay on one of three cruise ships in Qatar. (PHOTO: AP / Instagram @england)
There are two weeks left until the start of the Qatar World Cup and the footballers who will participate in the tournament are preparing their suitcases and also their families, like those of the England team who They will stay on a luxury cruise ship.
Some wives, girlfriends and children of England players preferred the sea to the dunes and arid streets of Doha, Qatar and will be staying at the MSC World Europa, a luxury cruise ship billed as a 'floating paradise'.
Many of the couples of the selected representatives of the rose They bought packages organized by the English Football Association (FA) to stay on the cruise while they participate in the Qatar World Cup, an anonymous source told the British media The Sun.
The ship, worth 1.137 billion dollars, is considered by the company that built it as 'an ultra-modern city on the sea' as it has many amenities and comforts to relax and have fun on board for several days.
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One of its main features is The Venom Drop, a 75-meter-high slide with an exit to the sea, considered the largest on a cruise ship.
The The most luxurious suite is the MSC Yacht Club, which features a balcony and a private hot tub, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, glass doors, a dining area, and a living room. The simplest rooms only include a bed, bathroom, closet, and television.
Besides, The consumption of alcohol is permitted on board the cruise Since the maritime territory is considered free and not subject to Qatar's prohibitions and strict customs and laws, the ship will be docked at the Port of Doha.
The cost of accommodation packages for the families of England players is $6,500 per person, but part of the cost will be covered by the (FA). In addition, the players paid for a heavy security detail.
The partners and children of the English players They will have bodyguards inside and outside the cruise ship to prevent theft, as many of them will be carrying jewelry and accessories valued at thousands of pounds.
Players will not be able to be with their wives on the MSC World Europa cruise ship because They will gather at the Souq Al Wakra hotel, in Doha and will also try to prevent COVID infections.
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The organizers of the Qatar World Cup They hired three cruise ships that will operate as floating hotels at the Port of Doha, which will increase accommodation capacity during the tournament.
MSC signed an agreement with the government of Qatar in 2019 to provide two cruise ships with approximately 4,000 rooms such as floating hotels that would help with the expected arrival of 1.2 million visitors.
For the MSC Opera, with 1,075 cabins, the lowest price for a night will be $470 per person during the group stage, with a minimum stay of two nights.
Cruise prices will drop during the tournament after half of the teams are eliminated. During the round of 16 and quarterfinals, the cheapest rooms on the MSC Opera will cost $320, then $220 for the last weekThe basic fare includes breakfast on board, plus the option to pay $87 daily for all meals.
Qatar does not have sufficient hotel capacity for all the national teams, staff, volunteers, and fans coming to the World Cup. The hosts have had to improvise with tents in the desert, ocean liners, and asking fans to stay in neighboring countries to travel on match days.
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