Cruise ships were recently launched by the Saudi Tourism Authority within the Saudi summer season "Breathe",they are the best way to discover the coasts of the Red Sea in the Kingdom, as it combines the experience of sailing towards islands, beaches and unique coral reefs, with the pleasure of recreation and luxury, and enjoying the sea views, through a diverse fleet ranging from cruise ships , luxury ship equipped with warm swimming pools, and professional work teams that suit a number of tourists, in addition to providing the most delicious international food and Saudi dishes with its authentic local character

Cruises depart from King Abdullah Economic City via two routes: The first takes three nights across the Red Sea and stops in Yanbu, followed by a day at sea and then back to King Abdullah Port in the Economic City.

As for the second track, "NEOM Journey", it takes four nights, starting from King Abdullah Economic City to passing through Yanbu and then returning to King Abdullah Economic City. The importance of the cruise trips launched by the Saudi Tourism Authority for the first time in the Kingdom lies in the fact that they are part of the comprehensive and remote plans. The scope for the development and development of the tourism sector, especially in the coasts of the Red Sea, which is one of the pillars of these ambitious plans, as it is one of the most important tributaries of sustainable tourism development, which is witnessing steady growth in the world

According to reports issued by the International Cruise Line Association (CLIA), the number of global cruise passengers reached about 27 million passengers in 2018, while its economic activity increased to 120 billion dollars.

Since the world knew it in the nineties of the last century,  cruises trips  crossing the seas, through ships of various sizes and shapes, have been able to change the rules of international travel and tourism, and cruise trips have drawn different paths for fun, entertainment and recreation that were not known before, as they are unique in the advantages of transporting a tourist to an amazement and luxury world. On board, tourists live a unique experience with all the connotations of the word.

Cruise trips differ according to destination and distance, as well as by different means that vary between giant ships and floating hotels, and between yachts and small ships, but they all agree in pleasure and luxury, as these trips roam the Mediterranean, the Panama Canal and the Caribbean competing in their size and seat capacity, including what is contained On 20 floors, which indicates the innovative and new means of this public city that gives luxury a different title, including what would be like a floating palace over yachts and small ships, but it enjoys luxury and recreation.