With a matter of weeks until its maiden voyage, Aroya, the first ship in the fleet from the first Arabian cruise line Aroya Cruises, has departed Bremerhaven, Germany for its homeport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

 

After lengthy dry docking and transformation periods in Bremerhaven and Rotterdam, Aroya is now ready for operation. Aroya has undergone the largest cruise ship refit project in the world, transforming 95% of its interior to create a brand new remarkably Arabian experience.

 

The vessel features an array of world-leading facilities including a souq-inspired shopping district – the largest retail area on a cruise ship – state-of-the-art spa area, 29 restaurants, lounges and cafes, 20 entertainment venues, and one of the largest kids play areas on a cruise ship. 

 

Aroya’s maiden voyage, departing on the 16th December, will take passengers on a three-night journey to an exclusive Red Sea private island developed by Cruise Saudi, the Public Investment Fund company which owns Aroya Cruises.  -TradeArabia News Service