AROYA Cruises for Iranian Travelers

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. Short Red Sea sailings are the most affordable entry point, while 7-night Gulf and Mediterranean voyages offer a fuller experience. Below are approximate "from" ranges per person in EUR, USD and AED — never fixed prices, because live fares shift with availability and exchange rates. Message us for today's exact price:

Visa for Iranian passport holders

The single biggest advantage of AROYA for Iranians is that no Schengen or US visa is required. You only need the e-visa of your embarkation country: a UAE e-visa for Dubai (issued online in around 48 hours), a Saudi e-visa for Jeddah, or a Turkish e-visa for Istanbul — all obtainable online by Iranian applicants. The Red Sea and Gulf routes stay entirely outside Schengen territory, so you can visit several countries in a single cruise without weeks of visa anxiety. Our team guides you through every visa step.

Why AROYA suits Iranian travellers

• No Schengen or US visa — only a simple embarkation-country 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.

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