Cruise lines
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
Cruise lines
Norwegian Aura arrives early, adding two extra Mediterranean sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line's largest ship so far, Norwegian Aura, is now expected to be delivered early and will start sailing on 2 May 2027. Two new voyages have been added: a 10-day trip from Trieste to Athens (Piraeus), and a nine-day return from Athens to Trieste from 12 May. The ship then sails from Trieste to Barcelona from 21 May, via Valletta, Salerno and Civitavecchia, before crossing to Miami for the Caribbean.
“The early delivery of Norwegian Aura allows us to welcome guests aboard sooner than expected”Gary Anslow, NCL vice-president for the UK, Ireland, Middle East and Africa
Source: Travel Weekly (UK) ↗ · 12 Oct