Aroya Cruises 2026: Red Sea, Mediterranean

Aroya Cruises 2026 are sea voyages aboard Saudi Arabia's first premium Arabian cruise liner, created as part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 program. The Aroya accommodates 3,362 passengers across 18 decks and offers cruises across three routes: Red Sea (from Jeddah and Sharm El Sheikh, year-round), Mediterranean cruises from Istanbul (April-September), and Persian Gulf cruises from Dubai (ran February-April 2026, currently paused).

Red Sea cruises unlock ports: Jeddah (1 hour to Mecca), Yanbu, Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt), Aqaba (Jordan, 130 km to Petra). Istanbul cruises call at Marmaris, Kaş and Alexandria (Egypt) — no visa required. Dubai Persian Gulf cruises — this route is currently paused, please check with your agent for the latest status.

Aroya Cruises features halal dining across 15 restaurants (alcohol-free), an all-inclusive system (Wi-Fi, soft drinks, port fees), the world's largest kids zone aboard a liner (1,858 sq.m), the VIP Khuzama Experience, Blossom Spa (1,818 sq.m with hammam and sauna), Aroya Theater (1,018 seats), and Souq Aroya shopping center (1,603 sq.m). Children under 18 travel free (only port fees apply).

Book Aroya cruises: prices from $210 for 2 nights (Red Sea), from $619 for 7 nights (Red Sea), from $386 for 5 nights (from Istanbul). Online booking through BIOHACTOUR — official La Voyage partner (Agreement № LV-TR-2025/178, TÜRSAB License A-14433). We assist with cabin selection and travel arrangements. Visa is not required for Red Sea cruises (Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan) or the Mediterranean route from Istanbul (Turkey).

How Aroya Cruises Work?

Booking an Aroya cruise through BIOHACTOUR is simple: choose your route (Red Sea from Jeddah or seasonal Mediterranean from Istanbul), complete our online booking form, or message us on WhatsApp/Telegram: +90 532 679 90 57. We are an official La Voyage partner (Agreement № LV-TR-2025/178) with TÜRSAB License A-14433, specializing in cruises since 2018.

After route selection, our managers confirm all trip details, including current visa requirements at the time of booking. No visa is required for Red Sea cruises (Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan) or the Mediterranean route from Istanbul.

We help select the optimal cabin (from interior cabins to Khuzama suites and villas from 39 sq.m with butler service), book flights at competitive rates, and provide complete multilingual support. Payment accepted via international credit cards; early booking discounts available (3-6 months before cruise).

Popular Aroya Routes

The most popular route from Istanbul is a 5-night Mediterranean cruise: Istanbul → Marmaris → Kaş → Alexandria (Egypt) → Istanbul. No visa required for this route, departures scheduled April through September, prices from $386 for an interior cabin.

Red Sea cruises from Jeddah and Sharm El Sheikh (year-round) include 2-3 night weekend cruises from $210 and 4-7 day routes from $327, visiting Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) and Aqaba (Jordan, 130 km to ancient Petra), Yanbu (gateway to Medina).

Dubai Persian Gulf cruises ran February-April 2026 — this route is currently paused, please check with your agent for the latest status.

Aroya Cruise Pricing

Prices start from $210 for 2 nights (Red Sea weekend cruises from Jeddah) and $386 for 5 nights (Mediterranean from Istanbul). Cost depends on cabin type, route duration, season, and booking time.

Red Sea (from Jeddah and Sharm El Sheikh):

• 2 nights: from $210 (interior), from $257 (oceanview), from $326 (balcony), from $493 (suite)

• 3 nights: from $247 (interior), from $316 (oceanview), from $387 (balcony), from $567 (suite)

• 4 nights: from $327 (interior), from $420 (oceanview), from $501 (balcony), from $726 (suite)

• 5 nights (via Aqaba): from $593 (interior), from $755 (oceanview), from $848 (balcony), from $1,447 (suite)

• 7 nights: from $619 (interior), from $1,139 (balcony)

Mediterranean (from Istanbul, April-September):

• 5 nights: from $386 (interior), from $432 (oceanview), from $547 (balcony), from $939 (suite with VIP Khuzama)

Persian Gulf (from Dubai) — currently paused, check with your agent for updated schedule.

Children under 12 receive up to 30% off as a third or fourth passenger in the cabin with two adults. Periodic Kids Sail Free promotions offer free travel for children (age threshold varies, typically 12 or 17 — terms are not permanent, ask your agent for current dates and conditions).

What's Included

Aroya cruises operate on an all-inclusive system, distinguishing them from most competitors (MSC, Costa, Celestyal charge extra for Wi-Fi, beverages, port fees). Aroya cruise price includes:

Dining: 5 main restaurants with halal menu operating 24/7 — Al Waha Buffet (buffet 24/7), Amway Main Dining (à la carte dinner), Amway Terrace (breakfast with sea views), Dallah Cafe (pastries and coffee), pizzeria (until 11pm). Vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request. 10 specialty restaurants for additional fee ($25-60 per person): Japanese, Italian, steakhouse, Arabian cuisine.

Beverages: unlimited soft drinks 24/7 — water, juices, coffee, tea, sodas, smoothies, mocktails, Arabic coffee. No alcohol onboard per halal standards, but a shisha bar is available.

Wi-Fi: unlimited internet included throughout the ship — cabins, decks, restaurants.

Port and service fees: already included in the price.

Entertainment: Aroya Theater (1,018 seats) with nightly shows, the world's largest kids zone aboard a liner (1,858 sq.m) with a splash zone and slides, pools, fitness center.

Blossom Spa thermal zone: hammam, sauna, steam room, heated pools — complimentary, with dedicated women-only hours. Massage and treatments — additional fee.

Additional costs: shore excursions, specialty restaurants, spa treatments, shopping at Souq Aroya (1,603 sq.m retail area).

What makes Aroya different: the Khuzama Experience

The exclusive Khuzama Experience is a "ship within a ship" concept. The name means "lavender" in Arabic — a symbol of luxury and hospitality in Saudi Arabia. Suites and villas start from 39 sq.m, with a dedicated restaurant (Khuzama Restaurant, blending Saudi and French cuisine), lounge, priority boarding and disembarkation, and personal butler service.

Why there's no alcohol on board — and why it's not a drawback

For guests who choose a sober lifestyle by preference, Aroya's fully alcohol-free format isn't a limitation — it's a rare setup where there's simply nothing to work around or explain to others: the entire onboard atmosphere is built for that kind of experience from the start.

Best Time to Cruise Aroya

Red Sea (from Jeddah) is a year-round destination, but the optimal season is October-May (peak: November-March). Air temperature +25-30°C, water +24-27°C, minimal rain. Summer (June-September) is hot, +35-40°C, but prices are 20-30% lower. Weekend 2-3 night cruises are popular year-round.

Mediterranean (from Istanbul) runs April through September. Early season (April-May) is comfortable with fewer tourists. Peak season (July-August, +30-32°C) has the warmest water and highest prices. September brings an Indian summer with warm sea and fewer crowds.

Early Booking

Booking 3-6 months ahead offers discounts and the best cabin selection. Closer to departure (1-2 months out), selection is limited — last-minute deals on Aroya are rare, as it's a premium-segment liner with high occupancy.

How to Book Through BIOHACTOUR

BIOHACTOUR (Saodat Turizm travel agency, TÜRSAB License A-14433) is an official La Voyage partner (Agreement № LV-TR-2025/178), specializing in cruises since 2018. We help you choose the right route and cabin, assist with documentation, and provide complete multilingual support. Payment accepted via international credit cards, with early-booking discounts available.

📱 WhatsApp/Telegram: +90 532 679 90 57

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