Saudi Arabia's own cruise line — Red Sea round trips from Jeddah and a Mediterranean season from Istanbul, both a short hop from every Gulf hub.
The essentials for quoting Aroya Cruises with confidence.
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Ship in Service
Simply named "Aroya" — 3,362 guests, 18 decks.
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Sailings On Sale
Across the current programme extract, correct as at July 2026.
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Home Ports
Jeddah and Istanbul.
Sep–May
Red Sea Season
"Red Coral Secrets," on sale now from Jeddah.
AROYA is Saudi Arabia's homegrown cruise line — a single 335-metre ship sailing the Red Sea from Jeddah and the Mediterranean from Istanbul, with a distinctly Arabian welcome built in from the start. AROYA Cruises, owned by Cruise Saudi (Public Investment Fund), operates one ship — simply "Aroya" — carrying up to 3,362 guests across 18 decks. Its Red Sea season, branded "Red Coral Secrets," runs September to May from Jeddah, calling at ports across Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan; the ship repositions each summer to Istanbul for a Mediterranean season via the Suez Canal. Onboard, the line is built around family and faith-conscious features: a nursery, a large Kid Zone and water park, women-only pool/spa/gym hours, separate prayer rooms and shisha lounges. AROYA is the closest thing the region has to a home-market cruise line — Saudi-owned, and sailing the Red Sea from Jeddah plus a Mediterranean season from Istanbul, both a short flight from any GCC city. As Preferred Sales Agent we carry direct fares and cabin holds across both seasons, and we will tell you first as new departure ports are released.
Jeddah is a short direct hop from every Gulf city — which makes AROYA the closest cruise product to this market. The Red Sea season ("Red Coral Secrets") runs September to May from Jeddah, calling Sharm El Sheikh, Aqaba, Yanbu and Jabal Al-Sabaya, from 2 to 8 nights. Each summer the ship repositions to Istanbul via the Suez Canal for a Mediterranean season, before heading back to Jeddah in May.
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Red Sea itineraries ex-Jeddah
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Mediterranean itineraries ex-Istanbul
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Suez Canal repositioning voyages
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Night Istanbul–Jeddah repositioning voyage
One ship sailing today — simply named "Aroya."
Up to 3,362 guests, sailing the Red Sea from Jeddah and the Mediterranean from Istanbul.
Fleet Details
Owned by Cruise Saudi (Public Investment Fund).
Every region on sale for the coming season. Ask us for live dates, cabins and fares.
Late Sep 2026 – May 2027 season · 7 sailings listed · 2–5 nights
Round trips from Jeddah calling Sharm El Sheikh, Aqaba, Yanbu and Jabal Al-Sabaya. Highlights include the 5-night National Day Voyage and a 4-night Sharm El Sheikh getaway.
Jul–Sep 2026, resuming Jun 2027 · 5 sailings listed · 5–7 nights
Sailing from Istanbul to the Greek Islands and Athens, the Turkish Riviera and Alexandria, plus shorter Marmaris–Istanbul combinations.
Southbound Sep 2026 · Northbound May 2027 · 8 nights one-way
An 8-night voyage from Istanbul to Jeddah via the Suez Canal, calling Marmaris, Bodrum and Sharm El Sheikh en route — and the reverse Jeddah-to-Mediterranean sailing each May.
Sailing information correct as at July 2026 — the complete 14-sailing listing from aroya.com's programme; subject to change — confirm with our team before quoting.
A dedicated nursery for ages 6–24 months, a large Kid Zone and water park, and a Premier Family Suite category.
Women-only pool, spa and gym hours, plus separate male and female prayer rooms and shisha lounges.
Jeddah is a short direct hop from every Gulf hub — the closest cruise product to this market, with AED accepted at checkout.
Who Aroya Cruises Suits
Preferred Sales Agent Fares
AED Invoicing
Cruise & Stay Packaging
Boarding Document Guidance
Jeddah for the Red Sea and Istanbul for the Mediterranean — the two home ports on sale. Jeddah is a short direct hop from every GCC city, which makes AROYA the closest cruise product to this market: Red Sea round trips of two to eight nights calling Sharm El Sheikh, Aqaba, Yanbu and Jabal Al-Sabaya, plus a summer Mediterranean season from Istanbul.
For round-trip Red Sea sailings that start and end in Jeddah with no international port calls, a KSA National ID or Iqama is sufficient. A passport is required for itineraries with international calls, and residents should ensure any exit/re-entry visas are valid.
Yes — the ship has a dedicated nursery for ages 6–24 months, a large Kid Zone and water park, and a Premier Family Suite category.
Yes — exclusive pool, spa and gym hours for women are offered (published hours vary by itinerary), alongside separate male and female prayer rooms.
Yes — the booking engine's currency selector includes AED alongside SAR, USD, EUR and GBP.
335 metres long, 18 decks, 1,678 cabins, with a maximum capacity of 3,362 guests and over 1,600 crew.
Speak with a Gulliver Holidays cruise specialist today — whether it's the Red Sea season or a Mediterranean voyage from Istanbul.
