Aroya Cruises completes its Mediterranean Games 2026 charter in Taranto, Italy, hosting over 4,000 athletes and 15,100+ total attendees.
Aroya Cruises completed its Mediterranean Games 2026 charter in Taranto, Italy, hosting over 4,000 competing athletes from 26 nations and more than 15,100 total attendees across a 20-night voyage. The vessel provided a comprehensive hospitality program with 1,200 crew, including tailored dining and wellbeing facilities. The voyage included a special onboard event on 1 September ahead of the Games’ closing on 3 September, with heads of state, royalty, ministers and Olympic leaders in attendance.

Key facts
- 01Aroya Cruises completed the Mediterranean Games 2026 charter in Taranto, Italy.
- 02Over 4,000 competing athletes from 26 nations and more than 15,100 total attendees were hosted over 20 nights.
- 031,200 crew delivered accommodation, dining, training, recovery facilities and entertainment.
- 04A special onboard event on 1 September acknowledged the team ahead of the Games' closing on 3 September.
- 05Dining used 273 culinary professionals from 15 nationalities, with 550 packed lunches prepared daily; facilities included extensive training and wellbeing amenities.
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