Aroya Cruises' first ship is renamed after the brand

Previously, the vessel - the former World Dream of Genting Hong Kong – was referred to as Manara. 

Wanderlust

‘We are delighted to have officially renamed our first Aroya Cruises ship to Aroya,’ said Joerg Rudolph, president of Aroya Cruises.

‘The name evokes a sense of wanderlust and excitement, which passengers feel from the moment they step aboard. We are looking forward to the launch in December 2024. A new, very modern form of vacation is being introduced by Aroya in the Arab world.’ 

Extensive refurbishment 

The 335-metre-long, 3,362-passenger ship is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment in Germany. It will comprise 15 restaurants serving a variety of local and international cuisines, 20 entertainment venues, including a state-of-the-art theatre, a swimming pool complete with kid’s water park and splash zone, and a spa, Blossom by Aroya. 

Homeporting in Jeddah, the ship will initially sail the Red Sea on itineraries ranging from three to seven nights. A private island in Saudi Arabia, Aqaba in Jordan, and Sharm El Sheikh and Ain Sokhna in Egypt are among the highlights.