Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez star in Saudi cruise campaign
DUBAI: Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez appeared together in a new campaign for Saudi Arabia's luxury cruise line, Aroya Cruises.
In the video, the pair exchange a lighthearted moment in Arabic, with Rodriguez saying 'yalla' after selecting the cruise on her phone and Ronaldo replying with a cheerful 'yalla,' meaning 'let's go.'
The campaign then transitions into scenes of the couple exploring the cruise experience, showcasing panoramic sea views, luxurious interiors, and their private accommodation on board.
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Both Ronaldo and Rodriguez shared the campaign on their social media profiles, captioning the post: 'Home isn't just a place—it's a feeling.'
The Aroya cruise ship features a range of amenities, including a spa, multiple restaurants, a theater, water park, retail area, kids' zone and several swimming pools.
Currently operating primarily from Jeddah, Aroya Cruises offers voyages across the Red Sea, with stops at destinations such as Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt, Aqaba in Jordan and Jabal Al-Sabaya Island.
Starting June 2025, the cruise line will expand its operations to the Eastern Mediterranean, with new itineraries departing from Istanbul and visiting ports in Greece and Turkiye, including Mykonos, Rhodes and Antalya.
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