A new luxury cruise service between Dubai and Karachi has begun this month. The service, provided by Gulf Dream Cruise, offers fun and entertainment much like any other cruise ship, and is not designed to be simply an alternative means of transport. It takes five days for a round trip and the ship has a theatre, games, other entertainment facilities and restaurants with a 400-strong crew and a capacity for up to 1,250 passengers. The cruises are currently seasonal (November to February).