AROYA Cruises returns to the Mediterranean for a second summer season | News
AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line, returns to the Mediterranean this summer for its second season in the region, building on the success of its 2025 debut and strengthening its presence in regional and international markets.
Galataport Istanbul will once again serve as AROYA’s homeport on the Mediterranean, with seven-night sailings through Türkiye, Greece and Egypt, departing from one of the most connected cities in the region and offering guests a seamless gateway to the Eastern Mediterranean.
Ahead of the summer sailings, AROYA will depart Jeddah on May 29, 2026 for a special eight-night voyage to Istanbul. The itinerary includes visits to Sharm El Sheikh and Ain Sokhna in Egypt before passing through the Suez Canal and continuing along the Türkiye coastline with visits to Antalya and Bodrum prior to arriving in Istanbul.
A defining highlight of this special voyage is the transit of the Suez Canal, which offers guests the opportunity to sail through one of the world’s most iconic maritime passages and a historic gateway between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
The 2026 Mediterranean program includes two main routes from Istanbul. Select sailings include Türkiye and the Greek Islands, with ports including Bodrum, Rhodes, Mykonos, Piraeus off Athens and Souda Bay. Others will combine Türkiye and Egypt, with calls along the Turkish coast including Marmaris, Bodrum, Kaş and Alexandria on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast.
During these sailings, AROYA combines sought-after regional ports with a distinctive onboard experience that makes time at sea an integral part of the holiday. From Arabic hospitality and diverse dining options to entertainment, wellness, family-oriented spaces and dedicated areas for children and teens, the ship is designed for families, couples and multi-generational groups.
AROYA Cruises’ return to the Mediterranean further expands its offering to regional and international travelers, including guests from Saudi Arabia, the GCC, Europe, the CIS markets and beyond, with itineraries that bring together sought-after regional destinations with AROYA’s distinctly Arabic service and hospitality.
Sture Myrmell, President of AROYA Cruises, commented: “AROYA’s return to the Mediterranean builds on the strong response to our first summer in the region and reflects the continued appeal of a cruise offering that brings together renowned destinations and a distinctly Arabian experience at sea. With seven-night itineraries from Galataport Istanbul and a special voyage from Jeddah to Istanbul through the Suez Canal, this season combines destination variety, travel convenience and the signature hospitality that defines AROYA. We look forward to it to welcome guests on board this summer for a journey shaped by AROYA’s remarkable Arabic service and onboard experience.”
For more information and to book, visit aroya.com/en.
All routes, schedules and ports of call are subject to change in accordance with operational, safety, weather, regulatory and government requirements.
