Aroya

Aroya is a cruise ship operated by Aroya Cruises, based in Saudi Arabia, entering service under the Aroya Cruises brand in 2024. She measures 150,695 gross tons and spans 335 metres in length, accommodating over 3,300 guests at a more modest occupancy. Originally designed for the Asian market, she now serves a diverse international and regional clientele, and features a substantial number of restaurants alongside a casino and specially designed cabins.

Onboard, 1,678 passenger staterooms sit alongside dining spread across 12 restaurants and 17 cafes, spanning global cuisines while incorporating elements of Saudi culture and heritage throughout. Entertainment options include a 1,018-seat theatre, a dedicated children's area, and extensive sports and wellness facilities such as a walking track, basketball and football courts, and a water games area. The ship also includes prayer spaces and exclusive wellness hours for women, reflecting a design tailored to both comfort and cultural sensibilities.

Accommodation spans several tiers, including a premium Khuzama experience with suites and villas offering elevated service amenities for those seeking extra space and attention. IRTH stands as the ship's signature Saudi restaurant at sea, serving traditional Arabian dining in a setting built to showcase the region's culinary heritage. Beyond the theatre, facilities include multiple pools, with areas reserved for women at specified hours, alongside a wide range of dining venues, a spa and wellness centre, further entertainment spaces, children's facilities, and substantial retail areas spread across the ship.

Aroya suits travellers drawn to a large, culturally attuned ship that blends international cruise standards with genuine Saudi hospitality and heritage, whether sailing as a family, a couple, or in a larger group. Her scale offers plenty to explore across a voyage, while thoughtful touches like prayer spaces and women's wellness hours make her a distinctive choice within the modern cruise landscape.

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