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What it's like on board AROYA: cabins, food, prayer and a typical day

What a week on AROYA looks like: cabin types, the two included restaurants, prayer rooms and a mat in every cabin, ladies-only hours, and what costs extra, from Wi-Fi to speciality dining.

Quick answer

On board AROYA, the whole ship runs around halal living: no alcohol, halal-certified food in every venue, prayer rooms for men and women and a prayer mat in every cabin. The fare includes your cabin, meals in the main dining room and the buffet, most shows, the gym and the kids' clubs until 6pm. Wi-Fi, speciality restaurants, spa treatments and shore excursions cost extra.

Last checked 2 November 2026. Onboard details are as published by each cruise line and can change; we confirm them for your sailing before you pay.

Cabins

  • Inside cabins: the best value if you spend your days on deck.
  • Sea-view cabins: a window, without a balcony.
  • Balcony cabins: your own outdoor space at sea.
  • Suites, Villas and a Royal Villa, in the premium Khuzama area, with butler service and free room service.
  • Accessible cabins are available; ask us early, as there are few of them.

Food and drink

  • Included: Al Waha, the main dining room on Decks 7 and 8, and the Amwaj buffet on Deck 16.
  • Speciality restaurants cost extra and are best booked early.
  • All food on board is listed as halal-certified, and there is no alcohol.
  • Dietary requests can be added at no extra charge.

Prayer on board

  • Prayer rooms for men and women on Deck 5.
  • A prayer mat in every cabin.
  • The ship changes direction as it sails, so use a qibla app on your phone.

A typical sea day

This is an example. The daily programme on board gives each day's times.

  • Fajr on your balcony or in the prayer room.
  • Breakfast at the buffet, then the pools before the midday sun.
  • Women-only hours at the Sky Pool, listed as 9am to 1pm.
  • Kids' clubs, workshops and family activities in the afternoon.
  • Maghrib, then dinner in Al Waha and an evening show.

What's included, and what costs extra

  • Included: your cabin, the two main restaurants, most shows and activities, the gym, the kids' clubs until 6pm, Teens Escape and service charges.
  • Extra: speciality restaurants, Wi-Fi, spa treatments, shore excursions, the nursery and some activities, such as the 4DX cinema, arcade and VR.

Before you board

  • Download the AROYA app: online check-in opens up to 24 hours before departure.
  • Bring passports valid for at least six months after the cruise ends.
  • Your AROYAPass card, issued at boarding, is your cabin key and how you pay on board.
  • Luggage is listed as two checked suitcases and two hand pieces per guest.

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Questions

What is included in an AROYA cruise?

Your cabin, meals in the main dining room and the buffet, most shows and activities, the gym, the kids' clubs until 6pm and service charges are listed as included. Speciality dining, Wi-Fi, spa treatments and shore excursions cost extra.

Is there Wi-Fi on AROYA?

Yes, as an extra. Wi-Fi is not included in the fare.

Is there a prayer mat in every cabin?

Yes, AROYA lists a prayer mat in every cabin, as well as prayer rooms for men and women on Deck 5.

How do I find the qibla at sea?

The ship changes direction as it sails, so use a qibla app on your phone, or pray in the prayer rooms on Deck 5.

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