Halal cruise guide

Cruise with a women-only pool: halal sailing for sisters and families

AROYA lists women-only hours at its pool, spa, gym and salon, with modest swimwear welcome and separate prayer rooms. What that means on board, and how to plan a sisters' or family cruise.

Quick answer

Yes, there is a cruise with women-only pool hours. AROYA, Saudi Arabia's alcohol-free cruise line, lists ladies-only sessions at a pool, the spa and the gym, a women-only beauty salon and separate prayer rooms for women. Some listings give the women-only pool hours as 9am to 1pm, but times vary by sailing, so we confirm them for yours.

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.

What AROYA lists for women

Outside the women-only hours, pools are mixed and family-friendly. Schedules are set by the cruise line and can change by itinerary.

  • Women-only hours at an adults' pool, reported as mornings (9am to 1pm in some listings).
  • Ladies-only sessions in the spa's thermal suite and in the gym.
  • A beauty salon reserved for women.
  • Separate prayer rooms for men and women, and prayer mats in the cabins.
  • No alcohol anywhere on board, and no casino.

Modest swimwear and dress

Burkinis and modest swimwear are normal on a ship run for Muslim guests, so nobody needs to explain what they wear. Around the ship, families dress as they would at a nice hotel in the Gulf.

Planning a sisters' or mothers-and-daughters trip

A ship makes a women's group trip simple: one booking, one cabin each night, meals included and no late-night bar crowd. Tell us how many of you are travelling and whether anyone needs step-free access, and we check cabins close together on one sailing.

Plan your halal cruise

Tell us roughly when and who is travelling. We reply with the sailings that fit, the cabin price and what is included, plus flights, hotels, transfers and Umrah if you want them.

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Questions

Does AROYA have a women-only pool?

AROYA lists women-only hours at one of its pools, reported as mornings (9am to 1pm in some listings), plus ladies-only spa and gym sessions. Times vary by sailing, so we confirm the schedule for yours.

Can I wear a burkini on a halal cruise?

Yes. Modest swimwear is normal on AROYA, which is run for Muslim guests, at the pools and on the decks.

Are there female staff in the women-only areas?

Ask us for your sailing. We check staffing and the exact women-only times with the cruise line before you book.

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