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Incident Summary
Aroya Cruises announced the early conclusion of its inaugural winter season in the Arabian Gulf, with remaining voyages scheduled through 8 May no longer taking place. The operator stated that all passengers sailing aboard the vessel were safely disembarked in Dubai on 7 March. Aroya Cruises said guests remained on board while onward travel arrangements were coordinated with airline partners and local authorities. No injuries or casualties were reported in the source.
Vessel Information
- Vessel Name: Not specified
- Vessel Type: Cruise ship
- Operator/Cruise Line: Aroya Cruises
- Flag State: Not specified
- Passengers on Board: Not specified
- Crew on Board: Not specified
Details of the Incident
Aroya Cruises confirmed it would end its inaugural winter season in the Arabian Gulf early, cancelling the remaining voyages that had been scheduled through 8 May. The operator stated the program had commenced on 21 February.
Aroya Cruises said the decision was made based on operational considerations and in coordination with relevant maritime and national authorities in the region.
According to the company, all passengers who had been sailing aboard the vessel were safely disembarked in Dubai on 7 March. The operator stated guests remained on board while onward travel arrangements were coordinated with airline partners and local authorities, and that operational teams continued to assist guests with travel plans.
Injuries and Casualties
- Fatalities: None reported
- Injuries: None reported
- Passengers Affected: Passengers sailing aboard the vessel were disembarked in Dubai on 7 March; numbers not specified.
Emergency Response
- Not specified.
- Not specified.
- Not specified.
Maritime Investigation
Not specified.
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA): Not specified.
- Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB): Not specified.
Operator Response
Aroya Cruises stated the early conclusion of the season was made based on operational considerations and in coordination with relevant maritime and national authorities in the region. A spokesperson said the disembarkation process in Dubai on 7 March had been completed, with passenger safety, security, and well-being guiding the arrangements, and that teams continued assisting guests with onward travel plans.
Conclusion
Aroya Cruises has ended its inaugural winter season in the Arabian Gulf early and cancelled remaining voyages through 8 May. The operator reported that passengers were safely disembarked in Dubai on 7 March and that support for onward travel arrangements was continuing.