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The Costa neoRomantica arrived at Mina Zayed, the first cruise liner of the season. 2012/3 will see 88 liners call at the Port, up nearly 20% on last season. Passenger numbers will rise to 180,000 – up nearly 15% on last season. ADPC is describing the figures as “very encouraging” as Mina Zayed concentrates on boosting Abu Dhabi tourism through the cruise industry