Alexandria Welcomes Aroya Cruises Interporting Operations

The Alexandria Port Authority has marked the launch of interporting operations in Egypt in partnership with Aroya Cruises.

The *Aroya *arrived at Alexandria on June 11, 2026, beginning a schedule of regular calls at the Egyptian port.

Following its recent repositioning to the Eastern Mediterranean, the 150,000-ton cruise ship is currently operating a series of seven-night itineraries departing from Turkey.

Of the vessel’s ten planned visits to Alexandria, eight will include interporting activities, allowing passengers to embark and disembark in Egypt for cruises around the Eastern Mediterranean.

The seven-night roundtrip itinerary from Alexandria includes calls at four Turkish destinations: Istanbul, Marmaris, Kas and Bodrum. Guests also have the option to board the vessel in Istanbul.

During its first call of the season, the 2017-built ship arrived carrying 2,063 passengers and 1,054 crew members. Approximately 275 guests joined the vessel in Alexandria.

The Alexandria Port Authority highlighted the significance of the operation, noting that the visit marked the return of passenger embarkation and disembarkation services after a period of inactivity.

“The importance of this type of service lies in the significant added value it brings to the national economy and the tourism sector,” the port authority stated.

According to the authority, Aroya’s decision to select Alexandria as an interporting destination reflects growing confidence among international cruise operators in the port’s infrastructure and capabilities.

“This was done within the framework of ongoing cooperation and coordination between various state agencies to support the maritime tourism sector.”

The port authority also emphasized its role in ensuring the vessel’s safe arrival and departure, providing escort services with tugboats and pilot boats from the moment the ship entered port until it was berthed.

“Close monitoring was also provided from the radar pilot tower to guarantee the smooth and safe operation of maritime navigation,” it added.