Israel's Tourism Ministry has announced that for the first time since 2000, two major international cruise lines are to renew services to Israel.
Holland America is expected to resume its services in April of next year. There was no immediate date given for Princess Cruises
According to a press statement issued by the companies local port agent Associated Maritime Agencies, around 13,000 tourists will visit Israel on board the ships, putting an income of $5.5 million into the Israeli tourist industry.