AROYA Cruises, the first domestic cruise line for Saudi Arabia and the wider Arab world, has appointed Columbia Blue to handle ship management and a wide range of operations.
Saudi start-up cruise line AROYA selects Columbia Blue for ship management
Saudi Arabia plans to develop Jazan as new cruise destination
Cruise Saudi has announced it will be developing the port city of Jazan into a cruise destination, adding to the diverse line-up of ports already available in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia nominated for three leading cruise industry awards
Saudi Arabia has been shortlisted for “Middle East’s Best Cruise Destination,” “Destination of the Year,” and “Best for Excursions” by three different leading cruise industry awards programs.
MSC Musica to homeport in Saudi Arabia for 2024/25 Middle East cruise season
The 2024/25 Middle East cruise season is shaping up to be one of the largest to date, with MSC Cruises deploying two ships to the region, while AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, and […]
Cruise Saudi CEO reveals AROYA Cruises will reflect Arabian preferences
AROYA Cruises has given the clearest indication yet of some of the ways it will set itself apart from other cruise lines in the global industry, with Lars Clasen, CEO of Cruise […]
AROYA comes out swinging for Saudi cruise market with first sponsorship deal
Saudi Arabia’s first-ever homegrown cruise line AROYA Cruises has signed a three-year Gold Sponsorship deal with the local Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr as it makes a major play for the […]
What to expect aboard AROYA, the first-ever Saudi Arabian cruise line
Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of AROYA, its first-ever domestic cruise line, and the first homegrown cruise brand in the Arab world, marking a true sea change in the regional cruise […]
Former World Dream arrives in drydock ahead of debut for Saudi cruise line
Saudi Arabia’s upcoming cruise ship Manara has arrived in drydock for her conversion from World Dream into the debut cruise liner for AROYA Cruises.
Saudi Arabia confirms plans to launch a homegrown cruise line called AROYA
In a first for the regional cruise sector, Saudi Arabia has announced plans to launch its own homegrown cruise line called AROYA Cruises.
Saudi Arabia targets key fly-cruise markets with new instant E-visa
Saudi Arabia has announced a new instant e-visa option that will enable UK, US, and Schengen visa holders and permanent residents of the UK, US, and any EU country, to obtain instant […]
Viking Mars makes maiden port call in fast-growing cruise destination Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia continues to break new ground following its entry into the cruise industry for the first time in 2021, with a spate of inaugural port calls by cruise lines eager for […]
Another maiden call for Saudi as Amadea of Phoenix Reisen docks in Jeddah
Cruise Saudi has welcomed the cruise ship Amadea to Saudi waters for the first time, with the Phoenix Reisen-owned vessel docking this month in Jeddah.
Silver Cloud calls in Saudi Arabia for first time during Kingdom’s third season
The cruise ship Silver Cloud made its inaugural visit to Saudi Arabia this month, calling at Jeddah Islamic Port for five days as part of a grand voyage from the Arabian Gulf […]
Cruise Saudi increases Saudization efforts as it leads shoreside job creation in Kingdom
Cruise Saudi, the government agency tasked with growing Saudi Arabia’s local cruise sector and global appeal as a cruise destination, has reported it has reached a ‘Saudization’ rate of 71 percent since […]
Istanbul and Saudi among ‘AzAmazing Events’ on Azamara 2024 World Cruise
Azamara has announced 14 ‘AzAmazing’ celebrations and events that will take place during Azamara Onward’s 2024 World Cruise, with two events featuring Istanbul in Turkey and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
World Dream cruise ship sails through Suez Canal on way to shipyard for Saudi refit
World Dream, the former Dream Cruises flagship, was sailing through the Red Sea enroute for the Suez Canal at the time of writing Friday, bound for a European shipyard for conversion following […]
Cruise Saudi looks to attract more cruise lines to Kingdom in key meeting with CLIA
Cruise Saudi is stepping up its efforts to attract more cruise lines to the Kingdom, as it seeks to develop Saudi Arabia as a leading cruise destination in the Middle East.
Cruise Saudi taps growth potential in Middle East cruising during STC Global
Cruise Saudi participated in Seatrade Cruise Global this year, focusing on the rapid growth of the maritime tourism sector in the Kingdom.
Cruise Saudi appoints PR and marketing firm to handle global comms
The public relations and marketing agency LOTUS has been appointed by Cruise Saudi to manage its global communications strategy, according to a press release.
Cruise Saudi spotlights specific cruise tourist needs at Saudi Tourism Forum 2023
Cruise Saudi put the focus on the specific needs of cruise tourists compared to regular tourists at the recent Saudi Tourism Forum 2023, held in Riyadh between 14-16 March this year.
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