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Zawya
30-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
AROYA Cruises embarks on its Mediterranean Season Maiden Voyage
Jeddah: AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line, proudly set sail on its Mediterranean season maiden voyage on 28th June, marking a major milestone in its journey to deliver 'Remarkably Arabian' experiences to some of the world's most iconic cruising destinations. Departing from Galataport Istanbul, AROYA's Mediterranean homeport, the flagship vessel has embarked on a seven-night journey through the Eastern Mediterranean. The inaugural sailing will call in Athens, Souda Bay, and Mykonos in Greece, followed by Bodrum, before returning to Istanbul on 5th July. Building on the success of its Red Sea debut, AROYA Cruises will operate a full Mediterranean season through mid-September 2025, offering a series of six and seven-night cruises. Ports of call include Marmaris, Rhodes, Alexandria and other regional gems across Türkiye, Greece and Egypt. On board, guests can expect to enjoy a wide range of world-class experiences, from a spacious main pool area and a theatre with nightly entertainment, to wellness facilities that include a snow room and advanced spa treatments. Designed with families in mind, the ship features a zip line, water slides and one of the largest kids' zones at sea, while culinary enthusiasts can explore 12 restaurants and 17 lounges and cafes offering a curated selection of Saudi and international cuisine. Dr. Joerg Rudolph, President of AROYA Cruises, commented: 'Our maiden voyage in the Mediterranean is a proud moment for AROYA Cruises. Just six months after launching, we're bringing AROYA to some of the most celebrated cruise destinations in Europe. This marks not just a new itinerary, but a new era for Arabian cruising.' Erdem Tavas, Executive Board Member of Galataport Istanbul, added: 'Galataport Istanbul being selected as the homeport of AROYA Cruises over other Mediterranean ports is not only a reflection of Istanbul's enduring appeal as a destination, but also a testament to the seamless passenger experience we offer and our state-of-the-art infrastructure. This collaboration further reinforces Istanbul's position on the global cruise map.' Cruise Saudi Cruise Saudi, a 100% Public Investment Fund (PIF) owned company, plays a key role in building the offshore and onshore cruise ecosystem in the Kingdom. Since its inception, the company has been committed to making Saudi a premier cruise destination, creating world-class infrastructure, and advancing local human capital development. Cruise Saudi is poised to transform the Saudi coastline into a global hub for cruise tourism, welcoming international cruise lines and offering new destinations that highlight the Kingdom's rich cultural heritage, history, and natural beauty. AROYA Cruises AROYA Cruises, launched in June 2023, is a division of Cruise Saudi, a Public Investment Fund portfolio company. The brand is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy, with the goal of transforming the Kingdom into a leading global tourism destination. AROYA Cruises is redefining luxury cruising with its flagship vessel AROYA, which offers 1,678 cabins, 29 dining venues, 20 entertainment options, and an array of world-class amenities designed to deliver a 'Remarkably Arabian' experience.
Tourism Breaking News
13-06-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
AROYA Cruises sets sail for the Mediterranean
Post Views: 34 AROYA Cruises began its journey to the Mediterranean ahead of the launch of its inaugural Mediterranean season on 28th June. The ship is scheduled to arrive in Galataport Istanbul, AROYA's Mediterranean homeport, on 20th June via the popular Turkish coastal towns of Kaş and Bodrum. She will then undergo routine maintenance ahead of the first commercial sailing a week later. Until mid-September, AROYA will explore the wonders of the Eastern Med with six and seven-night voyages to ports in Turkey, Greece and Egypt, blending iconic destinations with the cruise line's Arabian inspired experience. In addition to Kaş and Bodrum, AROYA will sail to Marmaris in Turkey as well as Athens, Mykonos, Rhodes and Souda Bay in Greece, and Alexandria in northern Egypt. Since its maiden voyage in December 2024, AROYA Cruises has completed a successful inaugural season in the Red Sea, welcoming more than 70,000 passengers aboard sailings that visited Egypt, Jordan and the Saudi Red Sea private island of Jabal AlSabaya for Saba Beach. The move to the Mediterranean marks a strategic next chapter for the AROYA Cruises as it expands its itineraries and brings a taste of Arabian culture and hospitality to Europe. Dr Joerg Rudolph, President of AROYA Cruises, commented: 'We're excited to be bringing AROYA to some of the Mediterranean's most popular cruise destinations this summer. AROYA Cruises first set sail just six months ago and we're incredibly proud of all we've achieved so far, with passenger numbers in the Red Sea exceeding expectations. We look forward to welcoming our valued guests aboard this season.'
Zawya
12-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
AROYA Cruises sets sail for the Mediterranean
Jeddah: AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line, began its journey to the Mediterranean today ahead of the launch of its inaugural Mediterranean season on 28th June. The ship is scheduled to arrive in Galataport Istanbul, AROYA's Mediterranean homeport, on 20th June via the popular Turkish coastal towns of Kaş and Bodrum. She will then undergo routine maintenance ahead of the first commercial sailing a week later. Until mid-September, AROYA will explore the wonders of the Eastern Med with six and seven-night voyages to ports in Turkey, Greece and Egypt, blending iconic destinations with the cruise line's Arabian inspired experience. In addition to Kaş and Bodrum, AROYA will sail to Marmaris in Turkey as well as Athens, Mykonos, Rhodes and Souda Bay in Greece, and Alexandria in northern Egypt. Since its maiden voyage in December 2024, AROYA Cruises has completed a successful inaugural season in the Red Sea, welcoming more than 70,000 passengers aboard sailings that visited Egypt, Jordan and the Saudi Red Sea private island of Jabal AlSabaya for Saba Beach. The move to the Mediterranean marks a strategic next chapter for the AROYA Cruises as it expands its itineraries and brings a taste of Arabian culture and hospitality to Europe. Dr Joerg Rudolph, President of AROYA Cruises, commented: 'We're excited to be bringing AROYA to some of the Mediterranean's most popular cruise destinations this summer. AROYA Cruises first set sail just six months ago and we're incredibly proud of all we've achieved so far, with passenger numbers in the Red Sea exceeding expectations. We look forward to welcoming our valued guests aboard this season.' For more information and to book, visit About Cruise Saudi Cruise Saudi, a 100% Public Investment Fund (PIF) owned company, plays a key role in building the offshore and onshore cruise ecosystem in the Kingdom. Since its inception, the company has been committed to making Saudi a premier cruise destination, creating world-class infrastructure, and advancing local human capital development. Cruise Saudi is poised to transform the Saudi coastline into a global hub for cruise tourism, welcoming international cruise lines and offering new destinations that highlight the Kingdom's rich cultural heritage, history, and natural beauty. About AROYA Cruises AROYA Cruises, launched in June 2023, is a division of Cruise Saudi, a Public Investment Fund portfolio company. The brand is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy, with the goal of transforming the Kingdom into a leading global tourism destination. AROYA Cruises is redefining luxury cruising with its flagship vessel AROYA, which offers 1,678 cabins, 29 dining venues, 20 entertainment options, and an array of world-class amenities designed to deliver a 'Remarkably Arabian' experience. For more information, please contact cruisesaudiuk@
Trade Arabia
18-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
What's next for revenue management for cruise lines?
The Middle East cruise industry is poised for continued growth with the 2024-2025 season set to attract over one million cruise tourists to the Arabian Gulf through key ports including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Jeddah, a great testament to the region's expanding maritime tourism sector. Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market, projected to reach $89.5 million by 2030 and expected to register the highest CAGR over the next five years, stated Crystal Pernici, Global Director, IDeaS Cruise RMS. Aside from well-known international cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises, TUI Cruises Virgin Voyages, and Celestyal Cruises, the region now has its very own first homegrown cruise brand, AROYA Cruises, which cruises from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The sector is supported by the Cruise Arabia Alliance, established in March 2024 by the maritime and tourism authorities from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Oman. This partnership aims to promote the Arabian Gulf as a premier global cruise destination by enhancing port infrastructure, improving passenger experiences, and attracting more cruise lines to the region. With the growth and development of the cruise sector in the region, the landscape is increasingly competitive. Interestingly enough, despite the industry's ability to deliver millions of memorable passenger experiences every year, cruise lines have been comparatively slow to adopt the shift in tools and philosophy needed to maximise revenue from their cabin accommodations. The result? A vastly competitive environment with cruise lines willing to undervalue ticketing to ensure a ship full of passengers who'll (hopefully) spend enough onboard to cover the difference and then some. It's a tough balancing act filled with missed revenue opportunities. And it's one we believe can be fundamentally shifted through the use of similar, tried-and-true revenue science principles widely adopted across airlines and hotels. One of the key challenges is the inability to effectively forecast demand. A cabin ticket can't be sold after the ship departs, resulting in cruise lines focus in filling ships and maximising onboard spending, rather than maximising revenue across cabin categories. Predicting premium cabin demand early could improve pricing and promotions. Revenue management systems, used in hotels and airlines, enhance financial performance by analysing demand and adjusting prices, distribution, and promotions for smarter, category-specific pricing. In addition to forecasting demand, cruise lines often need more defined market segments that group similar booking (and spending) behaviors. Revenue management can look at factors such as booking channel, product offerings (and conditions), source market and agency vs direct bookings which can serve as key indicators for segmentation-based forecasting. With enough insight into segment-based demand, cruise lines can develop strategies that ultimately lead to getting the most valuable mix of passengers on board as possible. But there's just one problem—it takes a ton of time-consuming, error-prone work to make this happen manually or extensive staffing and high labor costs that typically only the large lines can take of. Particularly at the scale and frequency needed to respond effectively for an entire fleet of ships booking months or years in advance. To pull off the necessary data crunching and subsequent shifts in selling strategy effectively, cruise lines need to enlist the power of advanced automated tools. By harnessing revenue management technology, cruise lines can navigate the tides of an ever-evolving industry, optimising performance across their vast and diverse itineraries. By ensuring each route and cabin is dynamically priced with precision, they can maximise profitability while delivering smooth sailing and unforgettable experiences for passengers.
Arabian Business
28-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
EXCLUSIVE: AROYA Cruises hosts over 92,000 passengers in first 4 months of operations
Saudi Arabia's AROYA Cruises has welcomed more than 92,250 passengers since launching operations in December 2024, with 38,000 visitors during Ramadan alone, the company's official spokesperson told Arabian Business on Monday. Speaking at Arabian Travel Market 2025, Turky Kari, AROYA's Executive Director of Marketing, revealed strong demand for the first Arabian cruise line, which positions itself as offering a 'remarkably Arabian experience' whilst maintaining global standards. AROYA Cruises soars successfully 'It was a very exciting journey for the last four months. We started December 16 in the Red Sea with very good occupancy trip by trip,' Kari said. 'We're hosting a lot of new guests, new cruisers in the Red Sea, majority from Saudi but we expanded beyond Saudi citizens between GCC, Arab countries and a lot of international travellers.' The company introduced a special concept during the holy month called 'Ramadan Along the Horizon,' which proved particularly successful. The vessel was anchored in front of Jeddah Yacht Club, offering Iftar and Suhoor meals alongside Ramadan-themed activities and overnight stay options, attracting 38,000 visitors. AROYA currently operates two primary itineraries from Jeddah – a three-night weekend trip from Thursday to Sunday and a four-night weekday cruise from Sunday to Thursday. Both itineraries include visits to Saba Beach on the private island of Jabal Al-Sabaya, with weekday cruises also travelling to destinations including Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt, Aqaba in Jordan, and Safaga, which serves as a gateway to Cairo. The cruise line will host the first International Floating Franchise Exhibition from May 5-8, organised by the National Franchise Committee of the Federation of Saudi Chambers. The event will bring together Saudi brands with international investors in a unique maritime setting. The cruise line has attracted a diverse passenger mix, with Kari noting significant numbers from GCC countries alongside unexpected interest from Russian and Uzbekistani tourists, as well as Europeans, particularly Germans and Italians. Beginning June 12, AROYA will reposition its vessel for Mediterranean operations with a nine-night journey from Jeddah to Istanbul through the Suez Canal. From June 21, the company will launch seven-night Mediterranean itineraries visiting destinations in Turkey and Greece including Bodrum, Kaş, Kuşadası, Mykonos, Athens and Rhodes. Cruise prices start from SAR 999 (approximately $266) per person for a three-night all-inclusive weekend trip, with premium 'Khuzama' experiences available that include dedicated restaurants, lounges, butlers and concierge services. The 1,600-cabin vessel features numerous amenities including 12 restaurants, 17 lounges and cafes, a theatre, spa, zip line, water slides and extensive children's facilities.
