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. None requires a Schengen visa; Dubai needs a UAE e-visa and Türkiye is visa-free for Iranian passport holders. 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. Saudi entry requirements for Iranian passport holders must be confirmed before booking, and the CruiseBaz team checks your eligibility. 3, 4 and 5-night routes to Yanbu, Sharm El Sheikh and Aqaba. No Schengen visa. Jeddah route details →
• Istanbul (Türkiye) — Mediterranean routes. Iranians need no visa to enter Türkiye, so boarding in Istanbul requires no Turkish visa at all. Itineraries that stay within Türkiye and Egypt are Schengen-free; those reaching the Greek islands or an EU port may require a Schengen visa.

AROYA cruise prices without Schengen

AROYA pricing varies by route and cabin type. For the Mediterranean routes the published lead fares 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 list is on the AROYA departures page. The Red Sea and Persian Gulf routes currently have no published rates; their fares are quoted on request. Contact us for today's exact live price:

Visas required for Iranians

Although no Schengen visa is needed, the conditions differ by embarkation port:

• UAE e-visa — online, in around 48 hours, to enter Dubai and board the ship. Approximate cost around $90.
• Saudi Arabia (Jeddah) — Saudi entry requirements for Iranian passport holders must be confirmed before booking; the CruiseBaz team checks your eligibility and supports you through every step.
• Türkiye (Istanbul) — Iranians need no visa to enter Türkiye; boarding in Istanbul is visa-free.

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 real lead fares see AROYA Cruise Prices.