Muhammed Rifai, a Syrian refugee in Turkey performing folk dances on the cruise tours, said, "I used to plan ceremonies and weddings in Damascus, similar to the entertainments on the boats."
Rifai added: "The camel and Santa Claus figures on the deck draw attention. We use camels in Arabia, and we put a Santa Claus figure for our Christian guests to show that there is no difference between Muslim and Christian people."
Muhammed Abdo, another Syrian refugee in Turkey, sings Arabic and Turkish songs and works as a waiter on the boat.
"I don't earn much, but I can fulfill my needs," Abdo said, thanking Turkish people and the government for being accepted into the country.
He added: "Turkey doesn't only help Syria but also Palestine, Iraq and everywhere else."
