Luxury cruises will set sail on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast for the first time as part of the Saudi Tourism Authority’s “Break Free” summer season campaign.

According to the official statement, the move is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts “to provide exceptional leisure tourism services on the Red Sea, providing a wider array of options and raising awareness of the many natural and cultural treasures that lie along the Saudi Red Sea coast,”

The ‘Break Free’ campaign, which runs through September 30, will provide a diverse range of experiences throughout the Kingdom.

“The campaign covers ten destinations around Saudi Arabia with a particular emphasis on the Red Sea coast,” The statement reads.
Strict protocols have been developed by The STA and the Ministry of Health along with tour operators, amid the coronavirus outbreak to prevent the further spread of the virus and to “safeguard the health of passengers and provide a pleasant and safe tourism experience.”