Cruise news (Aroya Cruises Saudi-tagged)
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Aroya Cruises (Saudi Arabia) resumes Red Sea operations from Jeddah in May
Aroya Cruises is set to resume its Red Sea programme in May, restoring operations from Jeddah and reinforcing the port’s role within Saudi...
April 22, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise ships started repositioning from the Arabian Gulf following Strait of Hormuz reopening
Cruise ships that had been stuck in the Arabian Gulf since late February have begun to resume movement following confirmation that the Strait of...
April 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Bodrum Cruise Port opens 2026 season with Astoria Grande ship
Bodrum Cruise Port officially inaugurated the 2026 season with the arrival of the Astoria Grande, which berthed carrying 909 passengers and 445 crew...
April 8, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise ships held in the Arabian Gulf as operators repatriate passengers
Regional tensions in the Middle East have disrupted cruise shipping operations across the Arabian Gulf, leaving several vessels unable to depart from...
March 12, 2026 - Accidents
Aroya Cruises ends inaugural Arabian Gulf season ahead of schedule
Aroya Cruises has announced the early conclusion of its inaugural winter season in the Arabian Gulf, confirming that the remaining voyages scheduled...
March 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
AROYA Cruises’ first Arabian Gulf season set to sail
Cruise Saudi's travel brand AROYA Cruises has finalized plans for its inaugural Arabian Gulf season, slated to sail from February 21st through...
February 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Saudi and Heritage Commission sign deal to embed Saudi culture into itineraries
The state-backed operator Cruise Saudi has formalised a collaboration with the Heritage Commission of Saudi Arabia to weave the Kingdom’s...
December 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Bodrum Cruise Port concludes record season with focus on sustainability
Bodrum Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding, has concluded a notably successful cruise season, having received 116 vessel calls and a record...
November 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Doha Port (Qatar) sets record cruise season 2025-2026 with scheduled 73 ship calls
The Doha Port, as operated by Mwani Qatar, is scheduled to receive 73 cruise ship calls during its 2025-2026 winter season, spanning from November...
November 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AROYA Cruises completes first Mediterranean season
AROYA Cruises, launched in late 2024 as Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise line, is concluding its inaugural Mediterranean season while...
September 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AROYA Cruises returns to the Red Sea for its 2025-2026 season
The Aroya ship will return to the Red Sea for its 2025-2026 season following the conclusion of its inaugural summer deployment in the Mediterranean...
September 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AROYA Cruises (Saudi Arabia) starts maiden Mediterranean voyage from Galataport Istanbul
AROYA Cruises, Saudi Arabia's premium cruise company and travel brand, commenced its Mediterranean season with a maiden voyage on June 28th...
June 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aroya Cruises makes first European call at Galataport Istanbul
Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia’s inaugural homegrown cruise line, has made its maiden arrival at Galataport Istanbul as it prepares for its...
June 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aroya Cruises’ first ship, the Aroya, repositioned to the Mediterranean
Aroya Cruises’ first ship, the Aroya, has been repositioned to the Mediterranean ahead of its inaugural season in the region. Expectations are...
June 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aroya Cruises launches Mediterranean campaign featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez
Cruise Saudi's brand Aroya Cruises has initiated its inaugural Mediterranean marketing campaign featuring footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and model...
April 21, 2025