Halal cruise guide

Muslim family cruise with kids: clubs, pools, food and prayer on board

AROYA lists kids' clubs from nursery to teens, a splash zone, a kids' menu and halal food everywhere, on an alcohol-free ship. What is free, what costs extra and what to pack for little ones.

Quick answer

AROYA is run for Muslim families: no alcohol, halal food in every restaurant, prayer rooms and kids' clubs for every age. Booking sites list a nursery for under-2s, clubs for ages 3 to 6 and 7 to 12, a teens' space for 13 to 17 and a Kids Splash Zone beside the main pool. The kids' clubs are listed as free until 6pm, with the nursery and some workshops charged 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.

Kids' clubs by age

Club hours vary by itinerary. Check the daily programme on board, and ask us before you book if you need evening childcare.

  • Nursery, for under-2s: charged extra.
  • Discoverer's Zone, ages 3 to 6, in the Sailors' Shore area on Deck 5.
  • Captains' Zone, ages 7 to 12, also in Sailors' Shore.
  • Teens Escape, ages 13 to 17, on Deck 17.
  • Clubs are listed as free until 6pm and charged after that; some workshops, such as the cooking academy, cost extra.

Pools and things to do

Pools are listed as supervised by staff but without a lifeguard, so keep an adult with children in the water.

  • The Main Pool on Deck 16 is for families, with a Kids Splash Zone beside it.
  • A climbing wall on Deck 18, for children over 140 cm.
  • The Sky Pool on Deck 18 is for adults, with women-only hours in the mornings.
  • A 4DX cinema, arcade and VR games, which cost extra.

Food for children

  • A kids' menu for ages 3 and up, and high chairs.
  • All food on board is halal-certified, so children can eat anywhere.
  • Baby food is listed as not available, so bring your own.
  • Dietary requests, such as allergies, can be added at no extra charge.

Prayer and routine

There are prayer rooms for men and women on Deck 5 and a prayer mat in every cabin. The ship changes direction as it sails, so use a qibla app on your phone. Many families pray Fajr together on a balcony, then start the day before the pools get busy.

Planning tips

  • School holidays fill first: booking sites list half-term sailings from Istanbul.
  • Every child needs a passport valid for at least six months after the cruise ends.
  • Luggage is capped at eight pieces per cabin, so pack shared bags for little ones.
  • Tell us your children's ages and we check cabins that fit your family on one sailing.

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Questions

Does AROYA have a kids' club?

Yes. Booking sites list a nursery for under-2s, a Discoverer's Zone for ages 3 to 6, a Captains' Zone for ages 7 to 12 and Teens Escape for ages 13 to 17.

Is the kids' club free on AROYA?

The kids' clubs are listed as free until 6pm and charged after that. The nursery and some workshops cost extra. We confirm the details for your sailing.

Is baby food available on AROYA?

Baby food is listed as not available on board, so bring what your baby needs. There is a kids' menu for ages 3 and up.

Are there lifeguards at the pools?

The pools are listed as supervised by staff, but without a lifeguard on duty, so keep an adult with children in the water.

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