Halal cruises

Can I combine Umrah with a cruise?

We're doing Umrah next year. Could we add a few days on a cruise in the same trip?

Asked by Anonymous pilgrim · 2 Nov 2026

Marhaba Haji's answer

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In short

Yes. Until about September 2027, AROYA sails from Istanbul and Alexandria, so the cruise is its own leg: Umrah in Makkah and Madinah, then a flight to Istanbul for a week at sea, or the other way round. When AROYA is back in the Red Sea from Jeddah, the cruise fits between Makkah and Madinah without extra flights.

As of 2 Nov 2026

Official answer · Marhaba Haji

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Now (Mediterranean season)

  • Umrah first, then fly to Istanbul for the cruise, or start with the cruise.

Later (Red Sea season, expected from late 2027)

  • Makkah, then a short sailing from Jeddah, then the Haramain train to Madinah.

What we arrange

  • The cruise, flights, hotels, transfers and Umrah in one plan.

Next step: tell us your Umrah dates and we suggest the simplest order.

Answered 2 Nov 2026 · Facts as of 2 Nov 2026

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