Cruise news (SaudiArabia-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Saudi Arabia and Qatar join GCC-wide Cruise Arabia Alliance to strengthen Gulf cruise sector
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have formally become members of the Cruise Arabia Alliance, bringing the number of participating Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC...
November 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Saudi Arabia establishes first cruise shipping regulations to support Vision 2030 and Red Sea...
Saudi Arabia has introduced its inaugural regulatory framework for cruise operations in its territorial waters, a development aimed at positioning...
August 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Saudi Red Sea Authority sets first maritime rules for cruise ships
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Authority has introduced the country’s first regulatory framework for cruise shipping operations, signifying a...
July 14, 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
Cruise Saudi launches Saba Beach: a new Red Sea private island resort
Cruise Saudi (a fully owned asset of Saudi Arabia's PIF/Public Investment Fund) tasked with establishing the country as a key cruise travel...
December 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saudi Arabia's first domestic cruise ship Aroya arrived at homeport Jeddah
Cruise Saudi, a leading player in the maritime tourism sector, has launched its first cruise vessel, Aroya, at Jeddah Islamic Port, marking a...
December 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Saudi launches AROYA Cruises, inaugural voyage set for December 2024
Cruise Saudi, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and a key player in the development of Saudi Arabia’s tourism...
September 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Saudi unveils AROYA as flagship of new luxury line
Cruise Saudi has announced the renaming of its first vessel, now known as AROYA, operated by AROYA Cruises. The name AROYA, derived from the words...
July 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Bookings open for Saudi Arabia’s Aroya Cruises line
Cruise Saudi, responsible for developing the cruise industry in Saudi Arabia, has announced the commercial launch of its cruise line Aroya Cruises...
May 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AROYA Cruises showcases Saudi Arabia's culture at ATM Dubai
On Monday, May 6th, AROYA Cruises (Cruise Saudi’s travel brand) will debut at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai UAE, a significant...
May 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saudi Arabia implements procedures for temporary entry of cruise ships and yachts
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a procedural guide governing the temporary entry of foreign passebger vessels into its waters for a maximum duration of 6...
February 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saudi Arabia's Aroya brand reveals inaugural ship set to redefine Arabian cruises in 2024
Aroya Cruises, the latest addition to the Arabian cruise industry operated by Cruise Saudi, has revealed its inaugural cruise ship set to embark from...
December 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
AROYA Cruises partners with Culinary Arts Commission to elevate Saudi cuisine at sea
Cruise Saudi (Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund-owned company and new travel brand) has revealed a strategic partnership with the Culinary Arts...
December 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Saudi's Aroya Cruises enters into design collaboration with SMC Design and Partner Ship...
Cruise Saudi's Aroya Cruises has entered into a design collaboration with cruise ship design firms SMC Design and Partner Ship Design for its...
September 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises deploys 3 ships in the Middle East (winter 2023-2024)
MSC Cruises is making significant strides in strengthening its presence in the Middle East for the upcoming winter season of 2023-2024. One of the...
September 2, 2023