Saudi Arabia grants first maritime tourism licence

Saudi Arabia grants first maritime tourism licence

Saudi Arabia has granted its first maritime tourism licence to a Public Investment Fund company ahead of the launch of its own cruise ships off the Red Sea coast this year.  The government’s Saudi Red Sea Authority granted the licence on May 28 to Jeddah-based Cruise Saudi, which this month opened bookings for its ship […]

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Saudi Arabia has granted its first maritime tourism licence to a Public Investment Fund company ahead of the launch of its own cruise ships off the Red Sea coast this year. 

The government’s Saudi Red Sea Authority granted the licence on May 28 to Jeddah-based Cruise Saudi, which this month opened bookings for its ship Aroya Cruises.

The floating resort includes what it calls villas, can accommodate 3,362 passengers and includes 20 entertainment venues across 18 decks. 

The cruises are set to begin in December, with Red Sea trips including stops on a private island and in Egypt and Jordan, an official statement said. 

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Cruise Saudi already manages international cruise ship stops in Jeddah, Yanbu and