Preparing for your journey
Your AROYA cruise guide
Read practical guides to your first cruise, passports and visas, luggage and travelling with children.
Short, clear guides to make preparation easier
Requirements may differ by route, travel date and passenger. Read this general guidance alongside your booking documents and the latest information from your sales team.
Your first cruise
Learn step by step what to expect from arrival at the port to your first evening onboard.
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Pre-travel checklist
Everything to complete, from documents and medicines to online procedures and port transfers.
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Passports and visas
Learn how to verify document requirements for every country on your route using reliable sources.
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Luggage guide
Pack a balanced suitcase for daytime, evenings and shore exploration; keep essentials in hand luggage.
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Children and families
Practical tips for a more relaxed family cruise, from choosing cabins to children's clubs.
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Preparation is more than a checklist
Seeing the ship, your cabin and shared spaces in advance makes it easier to decide what to bring and how to plan your first day.
Prepare by watching
Discover the ship and route before departure
The official Arabic-language film summarises the seven-day Mediterranean route from Türkiye to Alexandria in 45 seconds. The independent Turkish review explores cabins, restaurants, pools and activity areas in more detail.
Video summary
The 45-second official film presents the route from Türkiye to Alexandria, onboard dining and different experiences in a short montage. The spoken language is Arabic.
Video chapters and summary
The independent Turkish review covers cabins at 00:36, restaurants at 07:32, pools at 12:38, the ropes course at 15:42 and shows at 16:29. Opinions belong to the creator.
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Ready to go? Choose your route
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