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Veronica (formerly known as M/V Mona Lisa) was originally built in
1966 by John Brown & Co. Clydebank Scotland as a transatlantic liner
and tourist ship for the US-Swedish Lines. She has since undergone
several name changes from Kungsholm to Sea Princess, to Victoria,
to Oceanic II, to Mona Lisa. As Mona Lisa, she was owned and
operated by Leonardo Shipping Inc. as a cruise ship under the
Bahamas flag before being acquired by DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding &
Marine Engineering) Oman LLC in October 2010.
M/V “Veronica” is the
Sultanate’s latest phenomenon. It is the first and only luxury
floating hotel located in the heart of Duqm port. This swaying
beauty is all set to change the Duqm landscape in the most eloquent
way. Owned and operated by DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine
Engineering) Oman LLC; operators of Oman Drydock Company (ODC), this
majestic vessel will be the only hotel in the vicinity to offer
tourists and business guests alike world-class State-of-the-art
facilities.
With over 200
plus well-furnished rooms subdivided into luxury, deluxe, standard
and serviced residences Veronica is well-equipped with modern and
efficient infrastructure to accommodate and address the requirements
of its guests at par with international standards.
Readily available entertainment facilities include Sports bar,
Mariner's Pub, Restaurant, karaoke rooms, swimming pool, lounges,
business centre, library, theatre, a shopping arcade, gym,
and salon. The vessel is also equipped to provide extended stay
accommodation arrangements for customers as per their requirements.
Besides MICE opportunities for companies in and around Duqm;
Floating Hotel Veronica will also be an ideal
location for businesses, banks and travel companies to set-up
their satellite offices on board. This luxurious Floating Hotel
anchored in the scenic wilayat of Duqm will be an ideal destination
for ship repair companies because of its entertainment facilities
available onboard.
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