AROYA
{{short description|Cruise ship}}
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| display title = ital }} {{Infobox ship image | Ship image = Dream Cruises World Dream 2018 (cropped).jpg | Ship caption = AROYA as World Dream in 2018 }} {{Infobox ship career | Hide header = | Ship name = *World Dream (2017–2023)
| Ship owner = *2017–2022: Genting Hong Kong
| Ship operator = *2017–2022: Dream Cruises
| Ship registry = Majuro, {{flag|Marshall Islands|civil}} | Ship route = | Ship ordered = 10 February 2014{{cite web |url=http://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/World-Dream-1241|title=World Dream |website=cruisemapper.com |access-date=11 November 2017}} | Ship builder = Meyer Werft | Ship original cost = | Ship yard number = S.712 | Ship flag = | Ship way number = | Ship laid down = 29 July 2015{{cite web |url=https://www.meyerwerft.de/en/press/press_detail/keel_laying_ceremony_world_dream.jsp |publisher=MEYER WERFT GmbH & Co. KG |title=Press > Press Detail > Keel laying ceremony: World Dream |date=10 Jan 2017}} | Ship launched = 26 August 2017 | Ship completed = 26 October 2017 | Ship christened = 17 November 2017 | Ship sponsor = Cecilia Lim | Ship delivered = 26 October 2017 | Ship maiden voyage = 19 November 2017 | Ship in service = 2017 | Ship out of service = 2 March 2022 | Ship identification = *Call sign: C6BO4
| Ship fate = | Ship status = In service; Purchased by Cruise Saudi. Completed extensive refurbishment while laid up at Bremerhaven's Eurogate Container Terminal. Sailing out of Jeddah as Aroya following refurbishment. | Ship notes = Launching as AROYA for Cruise Saudi's AROYA Cruises on 16 December 2024. }} {{Infobox ship characteristics | Hide header = | Header caption = | Ship class = Genting-class cruise ship | Ship tonnage = {{GT|150,695}}{{DNV|id=34080|shipname=World Dream|access-date=29 November 2017}} | Ship length = {{convert|335.2|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | Ship beam = {{ubl|{{convert|44.35|m|ftin|abbr=on}} max |{{convert|39.75|m|ftin|abbr=on}} waterline}} | Ship height = 61 m (200 ft) | Ship draft = {{convert|8.622|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | Ship depth = {{convert|11.417|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | Ship decks = 18 | Ship ramps = | Ship power = {{ubl|2 × MAN 14V48/60CR (16,800 kW) |3 × MAN 12V48/60CR (14,400 kW) |1 × CAT 3516 (1,500 kW)}} | Ship propulsion = {{ubl|2 × ABB Azipod |3 × Brunvoll FU115 bow thrusters}} | Ship speed = {{convert|22.55|kn|lk=in}}{{cite web |url=https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/services/sheriff-sales-services/sheriff's-sales/sheriff's-sales-details/hc-adm-16-2022-hc-wa-5-2022 |publisher=SINGAPORE COURTS - The Judiciary |title=Home > Services > Sheriff's sales and services> Sheriff's sales > World Dream (HC/ADM 16/2022, HC/WA 5/2022) |archive-date=8 Dec 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208081641/https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/services/sheriff-sales-services/sheriff's-sales/sheriff's-sales-details/hc-adm-16-2022-hc-wa-5-2022 |url-status=dead |date=9 Nov 2022}} | Ship capacity = 5,000 passengers{{cite web |website=judiciary.gov.sg |url=https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/docs/default-source/sheriff's-sale-docs/hc-adm-16-2022-hc-wa-5-2022/advertisement-09112022.pdf?sfvrsn=c06a259a_2 |title=SHERIFF'S SALE VESSEL "WORLD DREAM" |location=Singapore |date=2022}} | Ship notes = }} |
AROYA is a cruise ship of AROYA Cruises (Saudi Arabia). She was originally built for Star Cruises, but in the construction process it was transferred to Dream Cruises, in 2022 the cruise ship was stranded and put up for sale and 2023 it was bought by Cruises Saudi, Today it operates under the Aroya Cruises brand and began operations in 2024
She was initially ordered under the name World Dream for Star Cruises and transferred to Dream Cruises during construction.{{cite web | url=http://www.cruisetotravel.com/2016/07/31/genting-dream-the-first-asian-luxury-cruise-ship/ | title=Genting Dream, the first Asian luxury cruise ship | publisher=Cruisetotravel | date=31 July 2016 | access-date=14 March 2017}} The ship was designed for the Asian cruise market and has a large number of restaurants together with a casino and specially designed cabins. She was formally named on 17 November 2017 by Cecilia Lim, wife of Genting CEO Lim Kok Thay, who became godmother of the ship.{{Cite news|url=https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/18127-world-dream-christened-in-hong-kong-ceremony.html|title=World Dream Christened in Hong Kong Ceremony|last=Staff|first=CIN|date=18 November 2017|access-date=2 February 2018}}
World Dream was auctioned to Cruise Saudi in 2023, and immediately renamed Manara. In July 2024, Aroya Cruises confirmed the name of their first vessel as the Aroya.{{Cite web |title=Mega-Schiff "Manara" ist auf dem Weg nach Bremerhaven |url=https://www.nord24.de/bremerhaven/mega-schiff-manara-ist-auf-dem-weg-nach-bremerhaven-146039.html |access-date=2023-08-13 |website=nord24 |language=de}}
AROYA Cruises
On 16 May 2024, Cruise Saudi launches AROYA Cruises, which is a 335-metre floating resort with 1,678 cabins including balconies overlooking the sea. Moreover, the cruise ship features luxury suites and villas. It features 20 venues spread across 18 decks. It incorporates 1,018-seat theater. It is designed to accommodate more than 3,362 passengers.{{Cite web |title="Cruise Saudi launches 335-metre floating resort AROYA Cruises" |url=https://economymiddleeast.com/news/cruise-saudi-launches-335-metre-floating-resort-aroya-cruises/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=Economy Middle East |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Marisha |date=2024-05-17 |title=Cruise Saudi launches Aroya: A glimpse at the kingdom's first cruise line |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/cruise-saudi-aroya-kingdom-first-cruise-line/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2024-05-16 |title=Saudi Arabia launches 'AROYA Cruises' Arabian cruise line |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/saudi-arabia-launches-aroya-cruises-arabian-cruise-line-1.1715865545936 |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}
History
File:World Dream 2017 18.jpg in August 2017.]]
= Construction and service =
The ship was ordered in February 2014 for Star Cruises and was laid down on 29 July 2015. Construction started in February 2016.{{Cite web |title=Brennstart des zweiten Schiffes für Dream Cruises |url=https://www.meyerwerft.de/de/presse/presse_detail/brennstart_des_zweiten_schiffes_fuer_dream_cruises.jsp |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=MEYER WERFT |language=de}}{{Cite web |title=Star Cruises places Contract for further Cruise Vessel |url=https://www.meyerwerft.de/en/press/press_detail/star_cruises_places_contract_for_further_cruise_vessel.jsp |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=MEYER WERFT |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=URL signature expired |url=https://scontent-fra5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.18172-8/21752791_1920982648164824_1198736612611561980_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=1J3VGaD0f-EAX90yzym&_nc_ht=scontent-fra5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDhlsR0pXBM1eF01ZHYh0LgbDf3o-ATxYyzeLoU528ILQ&oe=66277A8A |access-date=2 August 2024 |website=scontent-fra5-2.xx.fbcdn.net}} In November 2015, she was transferred to sister brand Dream Cruises before completion as World Dream She was launched on 26 August 2017 and completed on 26 October 2017. World Dream measures at 150,695 gross tons and is {{convert|335.2|m|ftin}} long with a beam of {{convert|39.7|m|ftin}}. World Dream entered service for Dream Cruises in November 2017.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}
= Auction and refit =
Following the insolvency of parent company Genting Hong Kong, Dream Cruises collapsed. On 1 March 2022, it was announced that World Dream would cease operations the next day after its last sailing return to shores.{{Cite web |title=Dream Cruises' World Dream vessel to cease operations on Mar 2 |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/genting-hong-kong-dream-cruises-cease-operations-march-2-2527776 |access-date=2022-03-01 |website=CNA |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Auto |first=Hermes |date=2022-02-28 |title=Dream Cruises' World Dream to stop sailing after liquidation; request for refunds must be submitted {{!}} The Straits Times |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/dream-cruises-world-dream-to-stop-sailing-after-liquidation-request-for-refunds-must-be-submitted |access-date=2022-03-01 |website=www.straitstimes.com |language=en}} World Dream was then laid up in Singapore and sold at auction with sealed bids due by 21 December 2022.{{cite web |title=World Dream Cruise Ship Heading to Auction |url=https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2022/11/world-dream-cruise-ship-heading-to-auction/}}
In March 2023, the ship was finally sold to Cruise Saudi and renamed Manara.{{cite web|url=https://maritime-executive.com/article/genting-hk-s-world-dream-sold-re-registered-and-renamed-manara|title=Genting HK's World Dream Sold to Cruise Saudi and Renamed Manara|date=2023-03-02|accessdate=2023-03-03}}{{cite web|url=https://vesselregister.dnv.com/vesselregister/details/34080|title=DNV: Manara|accessdate=2023-03-03}} In June of that year, Manara arrived in Bremerhaven for an extensive refit{{Cite web |title=Cruise Saudi Ship Arrives in Germany for Drydock - Cruise Industry News {{!}} Cruise News |url=https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2023/06/cruise-saudi-ship-arrives-in-germany-for-drydock/ |access-date=2023-08-13 |website=cruiseindustrynews.com/ |language=en-US}} at the shipyard Bredo.{{cite web | url=https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/03/aroya-cruises-reportedly-pushing-back-launch/ | title=Aroya Cruises Reportedly Pushing Back Launch - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News }} The ship will be part of the line's new Aroya brand.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-18 |title=Saudi Arabia launches its own cruise line brand AROYA Cruises {{!}} Cruise News |url=https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/11983-saudi-arabia-launches-iaroya-cruises |access-date=2023-08-13 |website=CruiseMapper |language=en-EN}} The new color scheme will be applied at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}
The ship was sold at an auction for about 355 million USD with Meyer Werft being involved in the modification.{{cite web | url=https://www.noz.de/lokales/papenburg/artikel/papenburg-meyer-werft-hilft-beim-umbau-der-world-dream-46694709 | title=Papenburg: Meyer Werft hilft beim Umbau der "World Dream" | NOZ | date=24 March 2024 }}
The ship is to be renamed Aroya, which is a combination of the words Arabian and roya, translating to vision or dream.{{cite web |url=https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/shipbuilding-equipment/aroya-cruises-first-ship-renamed-after-brand| title=Aroya Cruises' first ship is renamed after the brand}}
The inaugural cruises will set sail on the Red Sea in December 2024. Passengers can look forward to exploring AROYA's private island paradise alongside captivating destinations in Egypt and Jordan.https://adgully.me/post/7240/first-arabian-cruise-line-aroya-sets-sail-for-luxury-red-sea-adventures The ship left Bremerhaven in November {{cite web | url=https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/11/aroya-departs-bremerhaven-ahead-of-maiden-voyage/ | title=Aroya Departs Bremerhaven Ahead of Maiden Voyage - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News }} and sailed to Jeddah via the Suez Canal.{{cite web | url=https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/croisieres/le-paquebot-aroya-manara-est-arrive-en-arabie-saoudite | title=Le paquebot Aroya Manara est arrivé en Arabie saoudite | Mer et Marine }}https://assets.meretmarine.com/s3fs-public/styles/large_xl/public/images/2024-12/gemxwhsw8aaxbo0.jpg?h=60c61545&itok=nKInoIHg{{cite web | url=https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/croisieres/aroya-manara-le-premier-paquebot-saoudien-en-route-pour-djeddah | title=Aroya Manara : Le premier paquebot saoudien en route pour Djeddah | Mer et Marine }}
On December 16, 2024, AROYA sailed on its first voyage from Jeddah on a cruise to nowhere.{{cite web | url=https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/12/aroya-celebrates-maiden-voyage/ | title=Aroya Celebrates Maiden Voyage - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News }} Cruises are planned for the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf and the Eastern Mediterranean.{{Cite web |title=All Regions |url=https://aroya.com/en/all-regions |date=2024-07-27}}{{Cite web |title=Aroya to Debut in the Mediterranean in June |url=https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/02/aroya-to-debut-in-the-mediterranean-in-june/ |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=Cruise Industry News {{!}} Cruise News |language=en-US}}
Lego model
On 16 November 2017, Dream Cruises created an {{convert|8.44|m|ftin|adj=on}} Lego model of the ship, the largest such model of a cruise ship, which was put on display at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong.{{Cite news|url=http://www.cruisetotravel.com/2017/11/17/dream-cruises-sets-world-record-with-scale-replica-of-world-dream-2/|title=Dream Cruises sets world record with scale replica of World Dream|date=17 November 2017|work=CruiseToTravel|access-date=2 February 2018}}
References
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External links
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20200331180720/https://www.dreamcruiseline.com/en/plan-your-holiday/our-ships/world-dream/ World Dream cruise ship's page] at Dream Cruises
- [https://aroya.com/en Aroya website]
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