AROYA Cruises for Iranian Travelers
AROYA Cruises is Saudi Arabia's first cruise line — a halal-friendly, family-oriented ship sailing the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Mediterranean with no Schengen or US visa required for Iranians.
AROYA Cruises is Saudi Arabia's first dedicated cruise line, and for Iranian travellers it is one of the most accessible luxury cruise experiences in the world. The AROYA ship — 160,000 gross tons, 335 metres long and carrying 3,362 passengers across roughly 1,400 cabins and 18 decks — was purpose-built around Arabian hospitality. That means halal dining across every restaurant, family-friendly entertainment in the AROYA Theatre, the indulgent Blossom Spa and the Khuzama Arabian luxury lounge. For Iranian families, dual passport holders and the diaspora, AROYA removes the friction that usually blocks a cruise holiday: no Schengen visa, no US visa, and departures from ports Iranians can actually reach.
AROYA routes and ports in 2026
For the 2026 programme, AROYA sails three distinct regions. From Jeddah, Red Sea itineraries of 3, 4 and 5 nights call at Yanbu (Saudi Arabia), Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) and Aqaba (Jordan). From Dubai, 7-night roundtrip Gulf cruises visit Doha (Qatar) and Dammam (Saudi Arabia), and similar 7-night Gulf sailings also depart from Doha and Dammam. From Istanbul, 7-night Mediterranean voyages reach the Turkish coast and Alexandria in Egypt. Every route keeps Iranian passengers within visa-light waters.
- Red Sea from Jeddah — 3/4/5 nights to Yanbu, Sharm El Sheikh, Aqaba.
- Persian Gulf from Dubai — 7-night roundtrips to Doha and Dammam.
- Mediterranean from Istanbul — 7 nights to Türkiye and Alexandria (Egypt).
AROYA cruise prices
AROYA pricing depends on the route, cabin category and departure date. The published lead fares for the Mediterranean season are: from Alexandria from $399 and from Istanbul from $570 per person in a double cabin (taxes & fees included). Exact fares vary by date and cabin — the full per-sailing list is on the departures page. The Red Sea and Persian Gulf routes have no published rates right now; fares there are on request. Message us for today's exact price:
Exact fares vary by departure date and cabin — the full list of all 63 sailings with every cabin price is on the AROYA departures page. The Red Sea (Jeddah) and Persian Gulf (Dubai) routes currently have no published rates; their fares are quoted on request.
Visa for Iranian passport holders
The single biggest advantage of AROYA for Iranians is that no Schengen or US visa is required for the current routes. Iranians need no visa at all to enter Türkiye, so boarding in Istanbul is visa-free; Dubai requires a UAE e-visa (issued online in around 48 hours); and for Jeddah, Saudi entry requirements for Iranian passport holders must be confirmed before booking — our team checks your eligibility. The Red Sea and Gulf routes stay entirely outside Schengen territory and the Mediterranean itineraries call only at Turkish and Egyptian ports, but any AROYA itinerary calling at a Greek island or an EU port would require a Schengen visa. Our team guides you through every visa step.
Why AROYA suits Iranian travellers
- No Schengen or US visa — Iranians enter Türkiye visa-free; Dubai needs a UAE e-visa.
- Direct flights from Tehran to Dubai and Istanbul.
- Fully halal dining and family spaces aligned with Islamic culture.
- Visit multiple countries in one cruise — UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan.
- Saudi Arabia's first cruise line, built to world-class standards.