The Aroya has left Bremerhaven, Germany, heading to its homeport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of its maiden voyage set to depart on December 16, 2024.

According to a press release, Aroya Cruises’ first ship has undergone one of the largest cruise ship refit projects in the world, with 95 percent of its interiors reimagined during its drydock stays in Bremerhaven and Rotterdam.

Key features of the ship include a souq-inspired shopping district, the largest retail space on a cruise ship, a state-of-the-art spa, 29 dining options, 20 entertainment venues, and one of the largest children’s play areas at sea.

The maiden voyage will take passengers on a three-night journey to a private Red Sea island developed by Cruise Saudi, a Public Investment Fund company and owner of Aroya Cruises.