Aroya Cruises is set to expand its operations to the Arabian Gulf early next year, according to published deployment plans.

Now open for bookings on the company’s website, the season includes cruises from Dubai and Dammam starting in February 2026.

Following a fall cruise program in the Red Sea, the Aroya will initially sail from Dubai for a series of seven-night itineraries to Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Visiting Muscat, Khasab, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas, the week-long cruise has four sailings scheduled between Feb. 28 and Mar. 14, 2026.

The Aroya is then set to offer a five-night cruise from Dubai before repositioning to Dammam in late March 2026.

Through Apr. 30, 2026, the 3,400-guest vessel offers cruises departing from the Saudi port that visit destinations i

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