AROYA Cruise Without a Schengen Visa

An AROYA cruise without a Schengen visa is an exceptional solution for Iranian travellers who want a luxury cruise experience without enduring the Schengen visa process. The AROYA ship — Saudi Arabia's first luxury cruise line — departs from three ports: Dubai, Jeddah and Istanbul. All three are reachable with a simple e-visa and none requires a Schengen visa. That means you can board a luxury ship without weeks of waiting and stress, and visit several countries in a single cruise.

Departure cities and visa conditions

The AROYA ship departs from three main ports. The visa conditions for each are as follows:

• Dubai (UAE) — the easiest option for Iranians. A direct Tehran–Dubai flight in under two hours. The UAE e-visa is issued in around 48 hours. The 7-night Persian Gulf route visits Doha and Dammam. No Schengen visa. Dubai route details →
• Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) — a Red Sea port. The Saudi e-visa is available online. 3, 4 and 5-night routes to Yanbu, Sharm El Sheikh and Aqaba. No Schengen visa. Jeddah route details →
• Istanbul (Turkey) — a 7-night Mediterranean route. A Turkish e-visa, which Iranians can obtain online. Itineraries that stay within Turkey and Egypt are Schengen-free; those reaching the Greek islands may require a Schengen visa.

AROYA cruise prices without Schengen

AROYA pricing varies by route and cabin type. Short Red Sea sailings start from around €500 and 7-night sailings from Dubai or Istanbul start from around €740. Contact us for today's exact live price:

Visas required for Iranians

Although no Schengen visa is needed, you still need the visa of your embarkation country. The good news is that all three — UAE, Saudi Arabia and Turkey — are available to Iranians online and relatively quickly:

• UAE e-visa — online, in around 48 hours, to enter Dubai and board the ship. Approximate cost around $90.
• Saudi Arabia e-visa — online, to enter Jeddah. The CruiseBaz team assists you in obtaining it.
• Turkish e-visa — online, in under 24 hours, to enter Istanbul.

The CruiseBaz team guides you through every visa step. Simply contact us on WhatsApp or Telegram and we will check the exact requirements for your chosen route.

Advantages of a Schengen-free AROYA cruise

• No weeks of Schengen visa waiting and stress.
• Halal dining and family spaces aligned with Islamic culture.
• Direct flights from Tehran to Dubai or Istanbul.
• Visit several countries in one cruise — UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan.
• Saudi Arabia's first cruise line to world-class standards.

For the full AROYA overview visit the AROYA Cruises hub. For route details see AROYA Cruise from Dubai and AROYA Red Sea Cruise from Jeddah, and for detailed prices see AROYA Cruise Prices 2026.