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Aroya Cruises begins its first Mediterranean winter, sailing from Istanbul

Aroya Cruises, the Saudi-based line that is part of Cruise Saudi, has started its first Mediterranean winter season with its single ship, the 3,362-passenger Aroya. The ship is based in Istanbul and sails six- to eight-night voyages to and from Alexandria, calling at ports including Bodrum, Mykonos, Kotor and Valletta. It moves to Jeddah for a Red Sea season in September 2027.

“Our first winter season in the Mediterranean is an important step in building a year-round presence in the region.”Ala Tashkandi, commercial executive director, Aroya Cruises

Source: Travel Weekly (UK) ↗ · 21 Oct