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AROYA - a great modern cruise ship, created with the concept of Arab hospitality and family vacations. The vessel has 19 decks, a length of 335 meters, a gross tonnage of 151,000 tons, 1,678 cabins, and can accommodate over 3,300 passengers.
On board, there are restaurants featuring Arab and international cuisine, a large theater, pools, a water park, sports facilities, kids' clubs, a VR zone, arcade machines, a SPA center, and a shopping gallery. The main service languages are Arabic and English.
AROYA follows a halal-friendly concept: all dishes meet halal standards, alcoholic beverages are not sold on board, and bringing your own alcohol is prohibited.
families with children of different ages;
multi-generational family journeys;
guests who prefer alcohol-free leisure;
travelers interested in Arabic culture and cuisine;
guests who value a wide choice of entertainment right on board;
couples and groups looking for a modern resort-style cruise format;
Muslim travelers and guests for whom halal food, prayer rooms, and separate visiting hours for some areas designated for women are important.
During the cruise, it is necessary to respect local cultural norms and follow a modest dress code in public areas.
The daily program is published in the AROYA Cruises app and in the AROYA Daily information guide. The schedule changes depending on the itinerary, the cruise duration, and the day of travel.
The app may include:
morning exercises, stretching, yoga, and fitness;
sports tournaments and team games;
quizzes, contests, and family game shows;
workshops in Arabic calligraphy, henna, mosaic, and crafts;
cooking demonstrations and an introduction to regional cuisine;
board games and traditional Arab games;
themed family events;
children’s and teens’ programs;
evening theatrical performances, concerts, and movie screenings.
Most standard activities are included in the cruise price. Special fitness classes, separate attractions, and show dinners may require an additional payment.
On AROYA there are 12 restaurants, four of which are included in the base cruise fare and eight operate for an additional fee. There are also 17 cafés, bars, and lounges on board.
The included venues include:
Al Waha - the main restaurant with a selection of appetizers, main courses, and desserts;
Amwaj Buffet - a buffet with Arabic and international cuisine;
Amwaj Terrace - a casual restaurant with international dishes and snacks;
Dallah Café - Arabic pastries, sweets, desserts, and basic drinks according to the menu.
Among the restaurants for an additional fee:
IRTH - traditional cuisine of Saudi Arabia;
The Fish Market - fish and seafood;
Layalina - Lebanese cuisine and dinner with a live show;
La Tavola - Italian cuisine;
Meast Steakhouse - meat dishes and steaks;
Bamboo Kitchen - Asian cuisine and live cooking;
Space Diner - American dishes with themed décor.
All menus meet halal standards. Vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, and other dietary options are available. Please inform us in advance about any food allergies or a special diet.
More than 20 entertainment venues operate onboard AROYA:
Grand Theatre for 1,018 spectators with musicals, international shows, and productions based on Arab folklore;
concerts of Arab and international music;
performances by musicians, acoustic programs, and evenings with traditional oud;
an open-air cinema;
light and interactive shows;
Glitch VR with virtual games and simulators;
an arcade area and a space for esports;
an escape room, karaoke, and board game lounges;
an aqua park with five slides and a children’s splash zone;
a main pool and a separate adults-only pool;
mini golf, a climbing wall, football, volleyball, and sports facilities;
a library and a viewing area;
a shopping gallery with an area of over 1,600 m²;
Blossom Spa, a beauty salon, a thermal area, and a fitness center.
Some attractions, arcade games, SPA procedures, and special events are available for an additional fee.
Service charges and tips are not included in the base cruise fare unless otherwise stated directly in the terms of the specific booking. Depending on the fare and the sales market, they may be included in the total price or charged separately.
Additional personal tips for the crew members of the liner remain at the passenger’s discretion. Before booking, we recommend checking whether the service charge is included in the proposed price.
AROYA is a fully alcohol-free cruise company. On board, only alcohol-free drinks are available: mocktails, coffee, tea, juices, smoothies, and alcohol-free alternatives to wine, champagne, and beer.
Four main packages are available:
AROYA MAX - alcohol-free cocktails, juices, carbonated and energy drinks, water, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and selected alcohol-free wines and beer;
AROYA ULTRA - an expanded selection of premium mocktails, smoothies, specialty coffee, milkshakes, bubble tea, ice cream, alcohol-free wines, champagne and beer, as well as additional privileges;
Young Sailor MAX - the basic package of water, juices, carbonated and hot drinks for children and teenagers;
Young Sailor ULTRA - an expanded children’s package with premium hot chocolate, milkshakes, bubble tea, and ice cream.
Packages include up to 15 drinks per guest per day. If one passenger purchases a package, the corresponding package must be arranged for the other residents of the cabin: for adults - the same adult package, for children - the appropriate Young Sailor package.
During pre-booking for the cruise, discounts may be available. Conditions, prices, and the list of included drinks must be checked for the specific sailing.
AROYA has one of the largest kids’ areas among cruise ships-its area is about 1,858 m².
Kids’ spaces are divided by age:
Nursery - a nursery for babies from 6 to 24 months; care services are available for an additional fee;
3–6 years area - creative activities, games, fairy tales, and educational programs;
7–12 years area - science experiments, quests, workshops, team games, and digital entertainment;
Teens Escape for teenagers aged 13–17 - video games, billiards, air hockey, table tennis, sports events, movie evenings, and a space to socialize.
There are also Sailors’ Stage for children, a culinary academy, a creative workshop, interactive play areas, and the Kids Splash Zone. Standard club programs for children from 3 to 17 years old are mostly included in the price of the cruise. Nursery services, babysitting, arcade machines, and some separate activities may be available for an additional fee.
accommodation in the cabin of the selected category;
cabin cleaning and standard service;
breakfasts, lunches and dinners in included restaurants;
meals at Al Waha, Amwaj Buffet, Amwaj Terrace and Dallah Café according to the opening hours and menus;
drinking water, brewed coffee and tea from self-service stations in the specified venues;
theatrical shows, concerts and most entertainment programs;
use of the main swimming pool and standard relaxation areas;
waterpark, splash zone and most sports facilities;
standard kids’ and teens’ clubs for guests aged 3 to 17;
access to the fitness centre;
participation in most quizzes, games, workshops and family events.
The final list of included services is determined by the terms of the selected fare and the cabin category.
service charge and tips, if they are not included in the confirmed price;
government taxes and port fees, if they are not included in the fare;
specialty dining restaurants and meal plans;
dinner with a show at Layalina;
bottled, premium and special drinks;
drink packages, minibar, and orders outside the included menu;
cabin service for standard categories;
AROYANET internet packages;
shore excursions and transfers;
SPA procedures, beauty salon, barbershop, and the private thermal zone;
special fitness classes;
nursery, nanny and childcare for children up to three years old;
arcade machines, VR games and individual attractions;
photographer services;
laundry and dry cleaning;
shopping in the shops;
medical services and medicines;
air tickets, hotels before or after the cruise, insurance and visas, if otherwise not provided for in the purchased package.
Ports of call: Istanbul, Alexandria, Marmaris, Istanbul
Ports of call: Alexandria, Marmaris, Istanbul, Alexandria
Ports of call: Istanbul, Alexandria, Marmaris, Bodrum…
Ports of call: Alexandria, Marmaris, Bodrum, Istanbul…
Ports of call: Istanbul, Alexandria, Marmaris, Bodrum…
Ports of call: Alexandria, Marmaris, Bodrum, Istanbul…
Choose a deck to see its plan and the cabin categories on it. The colour of a badge in the list matches the colour of those cabins on the plan.
This deck has no cabins: restaurants, bars, pools and other public areas are here.
This deck has no cabins: restaurants, bars, pools and other public areas are here.
Superior Suite is located on decks 13, 15, 17.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Presidential Villa is located on deck 17. Accommodates up to 6 guests.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (24 hours in villas), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Signature Suite is located on deck 16. Accommodates up to 6 guests.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Royal Villa is located on deck 16. Accommodates up to 12 guests.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (24 hours in villas), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Interior Cabin is located on decks 5, 9-13, 15. This category also includes a 14 m² Deluxe variant on deck 5 for up to 2 guests.
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Balcony Cabin is located on decks 8-13, 15.
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Junior Suite is located on deck 15.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Superior Suite is located on decks 13, 15, 17.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Accessible Superior Suite is located on deck 15.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Deluxe Suite is located on deck 15.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Grand Suite is located on decks 9-13, 15.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Interior Cabin is located on decks 5, 9-13, 15. This category also includes a 14 m² Deluxe variant on deck 5 for up to 2 guests.
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Accessible Interior Cabin is located on decks 9, 11-13.
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Balcony Cabin is located on decks 8-13, 15.
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Balcony Superior Cabin is located on decks 8-13.
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Accessible Balcony Cabin is located on decks 9-13. Wider main entrance and bathroom door, convenient for wheelchair users.
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Seaview Suite is located on deck 13.
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This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Superior Suite is located on decks 13, 15, 17.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Grand Suite is located on decks 9-13, 15.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Premier Family Suite is located on deck 13. Accommodates up to 4 guests.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Interior Cabin is located on decks 5, 9-13, 15. This category also includes a 14 m² Deluxe variant on deck 5 for up to 2 guests.
In the cabin:
Accessible Interior Cabin is located on decks 9, 11-13.
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Seaview Cabin is located on decks 5, 9-12.
In the cabin:
Accessible Seaview Cabin is located on decks 9-12. Wider main entrance and bathroom door, convenient for wheelchair users.
In the cabin:
Balcony Cabin is located on decks 8-13, 15.
In the cabin:
Balcony Superior Cabin is located on decks 8-13.
In the cabin:
Accessible Balcony Cabin is located on decks 9-13. Wider main entrance and bathroom door, convenient for wheelchair users.
In the cabin:
Premier Suite is located on decks 9-12.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Grand Suite is located on decks 9-13, 15.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Interior Cabin is located on decks 5, 9-13, 15. This category also includes a 14 m² Deluxe variant on deck 5 for up to 2 guests.
In the cabin:
Accessible Interior Cabin is located on decks 9, 11-13.
In the cabin:
Seaview Cabin is located on decks 5, 9-12.
In the cabin:
Accessible Seaview Cabin is located on decks 9-12. Wider main entrance and bathroom door, convenient for wheelchair users.
In the cabin:
Balcony Cabin is located on decks 8-13, 15.
In the cabin:
Balcony Superior Cabin is located on decks 8-13.
In the cabin:
Accessible Balcony Cabin is located on decks 9-13. Wider main entrance and bathroom door, convenient for wheelchair users.
In the cabin:
Premier Suite is located on decks 9-12.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Grand Suite is located on decks 9-13, 15.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Interior Cabin is located on decks 5, 9-13, 15. This category also includes a 14 m² Deluxe variant on deck 5 for up to 2 guests.
In the cabin:
Seaview Cabin is located on decks 5, 9-12.
In the cabin:
Accessible Seaview Cabin is located on decks 9-12. Wider main entrance and bathroom door, convenient for wheelchair users.
In the cabin:
Balcony Cabin is located on decks 8-13, 15.
In the cabin:
Balcony Superior Cabin is located on decks 8-13.
In the cabin:
Accessible Balcony Cabin is located on decks 9-13. Wider main entrance and bathroom door, convenient for wheelchair users.
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Accessible Balcony Superior Cabin is located on deck 10. Wider main entrance and bathroom door, convenient for wheelchair users.
In the cabin:
Premier Suite is located on decks 9-12.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Grand Suite is located on decks 9-13, 15.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Interior Cabin is located on decks 5, 9-13, 15. This category also includes a 14 m² Deluxe variant on deck 5 for up to 2 guests.
In the cabin:
Accessible Interior Cabin is located on decks 9, 11-13.
In the cabin:
Seaview Cabin is located on decks 5, 9-12.
In the cabin:
Accessible Seaview Cabin is located on decks 9-12. Wider main entrance and bathroom door, convenient for wheelchair users.
In the cabin:
Balcony Cabin is located on decks 8-13, 15.
In the cabin:
Balcony Superior Cabin is located on decks 8-13.
In the cabin:
Accessible Balcony Cabin is located on decks 9-13. Wider main entrance and bathroom door, convenient for wheelchair users.
In the cabin:
Premier Suite is located on decks 9-12.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Grand Suite is located on decks 9-13, 15.
In the cabin:
This category belongs to the Khuzama service: butler service (12 hours in suites), a dedicated shore excursion desk in the VIP Lounge and reserved seats in the main theatre.
Balcony Cabin is located on decks 8-13, 15.
In the cabin:
Balcony Superior Cabin is located on decks 8-13.
In the cabin:
This deck has no cabins: restaurants, bars, pools and other public areas are here.
This deck has no cabins: restaurants, bars, pools and other public areas are here.
Interior Cabin is located on decks 5, 9-13, 15. This category also includes a 14 m² Deluxe variant on deck 5 for up to 2 guests.
In the cabin:
Seaview Cabin is located on decks 5, 9-12.
In the cabin:
Seaview Superior Cabin is located on deck 5.
In the cabin:
No. AROYA is a fully non-alcoholic cruise company: alcohol is not sold onboard, and bringing your own alcohol is prohibited. Mocktails, coffee, tea, juices, smoothies, and non-alcoholic versions of wine, champagne, and beer are available.
The price includes meals at Al Waha, Amwaj Buffet, Amwaj Terrace, and Dallah Café according to opening hours and the menu. All dishes meet halal standards, and you should inform us in advance about any allergies or a special diet.
Yes. On board there is a water park with five slides, pools, a theater, a VR zone, arcade games, sports facilities, and more than 20 entertainment areas. Standard children’s and teen clubs for guests from 3 to 17 years old are mostly included in the cruise price.
For babies from 6 to 24 months, the Nursery is available; care services are charged additionally. For children aged 3–6 and 7–12, as well as teens aged 13–17, separate spaces and programs are provided, including Teens Escape, Kids Splash Zone, a creative workshop, and a culinary academy.
Additional charges may apply for specialty restaurants, drink packages, internet AROYANET, excursions, SPA procedures, VR games, arcade machines, nursery, nanny, and cabin attendant service for standard categories. Service charge and gratuities are also not included in the base fare unless otherwise specified in the booking terms.
