{"id":8590,"date":"2024-01-10T13:28:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T08:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=8590"},"modified":"2024-01-10T13:28:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T08:28:03","slug":"maldives-welcomes-first-cruise-liner-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=8590","title":{"rendered":"Maldives welcomes first cruise liner of the year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Maldives has welcomed the first cruise liner arrival to the island nation in 2024, carrying a substantial number of travelers.<\/p>\n<p>The Costa Serena, originating from Cochin, India, berthed in the Maldives on January 8, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian cruise liner reportedly accommodated over 2,000 travelers and previously made stops in Mumbai and Goa before reaching the Maldives. 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