After a comprehensive transformation, Cruise Saudi welcomed AROYA Cruises’ inaugural ship, AROYA, to Jeddah ahead of Maiden Voyage.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) portfolio company has held a special ceremony highlighting the participation of AROYA’s captain, Jan Gelinder, and Cruise Saudi’s CEO, Lars Clasen, and the President of AROYA Cruises, Dr Jorg Rudolph, and the Chief Destination Experiences Offices, Barbara Buczek.
“The arrival of AROYA marks the beginning of a new chapter for Cruise Saudi, and tourism in Saudi overall, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Cruise Saudi was only launched in 2021 and witnessing the arrival of our first owned ship just three years later is a huge milestone. We are so grateful to the whole Cruise Saudi team for their hard work and dedication and are excited to be offering something truly unique to local, regional and international guests with the first ever Arabian cruise line,” Clasen stated.
After months of dry-docking and design innovation in Bremerhaven and Rotterdam, AROYA currently provides visitors with extraordinary cruising experiences featuring a fully reimagined interior.
Furthermore, the company has completely redesigned 95% of the ship’s spaces to mirror Arabian heritage and preferences.
Now the ship boasts a vast array of world-class facilities, as follows:
- A souq-inspired shopping district, the largest retail area ever built on a cruise ship
- Luxury spa facilities
- A wellness center
- 29 restaurants
- Lounges and cafes
- 20 entertainment venues
- One of the largest children’s play areas at sea
Set to leave Jeddah on 16th December, AROYA’s maiden voyage will take passengers on an unforgettable three-night journey across the Red Sea.
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