Arabian Gulf Updates
Operational Update 7 March 2026 – AROYA Cruises Arabian Gulf Season
Due to ongoing regional operational considerations and in coordination with the relevant maritime and national authorities, AROYA Cruises will not proceed with the remaining sailings scheduled in the Arabian Gulf for the current season.
All guests on board were safely disembarked in Dubai on 7 March.
Guests affected by this operational decision have been contacted and provided with all the necessary information in line with AROYA Cruises’ guest policies. Our teams continue to support guests as they arrange their onward travel and remain available to provide guidance and assistance where needed.
Lars Clasen, CEO of Cruise Saudi and Interim President of AROYA Cruises commented:
“I am incredibly proud of the professionalism and care shown by our onboard and shoreside teams, who have worked tirelessly to ensure our guests are safe and supported. I would also like to thank the local authorities for their close coordination and assistance during this time, as well as our guests for their patience and understanding.”
The safety, security, and comfort of our guests and crew remain our highest priority and continue to guide our operational decisions.
Operational Update 6 March 2026 – AROYA Cruises Arabian Gulf Season
Due to ongoing regional operational considerations and in coordination with the relevant maritime and national authorities, AROYA Cruises will not proceed with the remaining sailings scheduled in the Arabian Gulf for the current season.
Affected guests have been contacted and provided with all information regarding the available options.
Our Customer Care team remains available to support guests with any enquiries and assistance where needed.
Operational Update 5 March 2026 – AROYA Cruises Arabian Gulf Season
Due to ongoing regional operational considerations and in coordination with the relevant maritime and national authorities, AROYA Cruises will not proceed with the sailing scheduled for 7 March.
Affected guests have been contacted and our teams are assisting them as they arrange their onward travel.
To support guests who were onboard at the time of this decision, hotel accommodation in Dubai is being provided for up to two nights, from 7 March to 9 March.
The safety, security, and wellbeing of our guests and crew continue to guide our operational decisions.
Operational Update 4 March 2026 – AROYA Cruises Arabian Gulf Season
Due to ongoing regional operational considerations and following coordination with the relevant maritime and national authorities, the AROYA Cruises sailing scheduled for 28 February 2026 will not proceed.
The safety, security, and wellbeing of our guests and crew continue to guide our operational decisions.
Operational Update 3 March 2026 – AROYA Cruises Arabian Gulf Season
Following close coordination with the relevant maritime and national authorities, and due to ongoing regional operational considerations, AROYA Cruises will not proceed with our scheduled sailing on 28 February 2026.
The vessel will remain in Dubai while operational conditions continue to be reviewed.
Our onboard team remains available to support our guests with any enquiries, and we will continue to provide updates as appropriate.
Operational Update 2 March 2026 – AROYA Cruises Arabian Gulf Season
The AROYA Cruises sailing of 28 February 2026 will not proceed due to ongoing operational considerations.
Affected guests have been advised and our teams remain available to assist them with any enquiries. Guests can reach us at contact@rarecruise.com.
The safety, security and comfort of our guests and crew continue to guide our operational decisions.
Operational Update 1 March 2026 – AROYA Cruises Arabian Gulf Season
Due to ongoing regional operational considerations and relevant maritime advisories, Aroya Cruises undertook a precautionary review of the itinerary scheduled to depart Dubai Sunday, 1 March.
Following this review and in coordination with the relevant authorities, the vessel’s departure form Dubai was postponed until Monday, 2 March.
The safety, security and comfort of our guests and crew continue to guide our operational decisions.
Operational Update 28 February 2026 – AROYA Cruises Arabian Gulf Season
AROYA Cruises modified the itinerary for its sailing in the Arabian Gulf.
The decision was taken as a precautionary measure in response to the evolving regional conditions and related airspace and maritime restrictions, to ensure the safety and comport of its guests and crew.
The vessel, which is currently docked at Mina Rashid in Dubai, will continue its voyage with a revised itinerary calling at ports within the UAE.
AROYA Cruises will continue to monitor the situation closely and make adjustments in coordination with the relevant authorities.