Asia’s Int2Cruises has been appointed as the preferred Indian sales agent by Saudi Arabia’s Aroya Cruises.

According to a press release, this will give Indian travelers access to a new cruise region spanning the Red Sea, the Arabian Gulf and select Mediterranean routes.

“Our data shows that Indian travellers increasingly prefer shorter 3-5 night cruise holidays that are easy to plan and closer to home,” said Vinu Vijay, co-founder & head of operations of Int2Cruises.

“The convenience of short-haul sailings, combined with immersive onboard and destination experiences, is driving this shift.”

Aroya Cruises’ itineraries include three to seven-night Arabian Gulf sailings, three- to five-night Red Sea itineraries, covering destinations across Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and Sharm El Sheikh, and select seven-night Mediterranean sailings.

The company offers three seasonal deployments:

• The Red Sea season (January-February and September-November): Sailing from Jeddah, these itineraries focus on nature and heritage, featuring coral reefs, desert landscapes and historic destinations such as Sharm El Sheikh.
• The Arabian Gulf season (February-April): These sailings explore key Gulf destinations, offering a mixture of modern cities, cultural landmarks, and regional experiences.
• The Eastern Mediterranean season (June-September): Select sailings extend into the Mediterranean, adding a European dimension to Aroya’s portfolio.