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AROYA vs Genting Dream: which halal cruise is right for you?

AROYA is a fully alcohol-free Saudi ship; Genting Dream is a halal-certified Asian cruise on a mainstream ship. How they differ on alcohol, food, prayer, pools and where they sail.

Quick answer

AROYA and Genting Dream are both called halal cruises, but they are different holidays. AROYA says its whole ship is alcohol-free with no casino, and it sails the Mediterranean until about September 2027. Genting Dream, run by Resorts World Cruises from Singapore, holds OIC/SMIIC halal-friendly certification for its kitchens and services, but it is a mainstream ship with bars and a casino on board.

Last checked 1 November 2026. Onboard details are as published by each cruise line and can change; we confirm them for your sailing before you pay.

Side by side

  • Alcohol: AROYA says none anywhere on board. Genting Dream serves alcohol in its bars.
  • Casino: AROYA has none. Genting Dream has a casino.
  • Food: AROYA lists halal-certified dining in every restaurant. Genting Dream has a halal-certified kitchen and dedicated halal food handling.
  • Prayer: AROYA has separate prayer rooms for men and women, and mats in cabins. Genting Dream has a prayer room on board.
  • Women: AROYA lists women-only pool, spa and gym hours. Ask about women-only times on Genting Dream for your sailing.
  • Where: AROYA sails from Istanbul and Alexandria now, and the Red Sea from Jeddah expected later. Genting Dream sails Asian routes, mostly from Singapore.

Which one suits you

Choose AROYA if you want the whole ship to be halal: no bars to walk past, no casino and other guests who share your values. It is also the easier option from Europe, the Gulf and North America.

Choose Genting Dream if you live in South-East Asia and are comfortable on a mixed ship with halal food guaranteed.

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Questions

Is Genting Dream a halal cruise?

Genting Dream holds OIC/SMIIC halal-friendly certification for its kitchens and Muslim-friendly services, but it is a mainstream ship that serves alcohol and has a casino. AROYA says its whole ship is alcohol-free with no casino.

Which halal cruise is best from Europe or North America?

AROYA, because it sails from Istanbul and Alexandria until about September 2027, a short flight from most of Europe and a direct flight from many North American cities.

Can you book Genting Dream for us?

We plan AROYA sailings with flights, hotels, transfers and Umrah. If Genting Dream suits you better, ask us and we will tell you honestly.

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