AROYA, the flagship of first Arabian cruise line AROYA Cruises is making its way to its homeport of Jeddah, in the Red Sea, where it will resume scheduled sailings next month.
The programme features short-break itineraries, including the Eid Al-Adha holiday sailing, ideally suited to family, group, and multigenerational travel.
Launching as scheduled on May 14, the programme offers flexible three-, four- and five-night itineraries departing from Jeddah. These itineraries include calls to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia and Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, alongside a special sailing visiting both Sharm El Sheikh and Aqaba in Jordan.
“Our return to the Red Sea reflects the strong response we have seen across our first two seasons in the region,” AROYA Cruises President Sture Myrmell said.
“It also highlights the strength of our offering, which combines highly sought-after destinations with Arabian hospitality and an onboard experience designed for a broad mix of travelers. That momentum will continue into our second Mediterranean season this summer, giving our valued trade partners further opportunities through a diverse seasonal offering.”
The May offering is designed to meet demand for shorter, flexible getaways, combining popular destinations with AROYA’s signature onboard experience, where culturally inspired hospitality, dining and entertainment come together.
These Red Sea sailings precede AROYA Cruises’ second Mediterranean season, running from June through mid-September 2026. This ensures a continuous and diversified year-round sales portfolio, including seven-night itineraries departing from Galataport Istanbul to destinations in Türkiye, the Greek Islands and Alexandria, Egypt.
The background
AROYA Cruises, launched in June 2023 by Cruise Saudi, a Public Investment Fund portfolio company only began operations in December 2024 and was developed in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s ambition to become a leading global tourism destination.
AROYA Cruises has already welcomed over 122,000 guests across its first two Red Sea seasons, providing partners with access to a strong and established customer base. Its flagship vessel, AROYA, offers 1,678 cabins, 12 restaurants, 17 lounges and cafés, and 20 entertainment venues, alongside Blossom by AROYA wellness and sports facilities and one of the largest kids’ zones in the cruise industry.
The ship also features Khuzama, AROYA’s VIP experience designed for guests seeking the highest levels of exclusivity and personalised service, and it sails seasonally across the Red Sea, the Arabian Gulf, and the Mediterranean.
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