Proof of Usefulness Report

Cruise Saudi

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+521
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Cruise Saudi is a massive, Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed entity driving the development of the cruise sector in Saudi Arabia, with verified traction of over 370,000 passengers and significant infrastructure investments (Aroya Cruises, private islands). However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, featuring an incorrect project name ('WhisperHunter'), invalid contact details, and demonstrably false claims in the input fields ('most people have used my product', 'everyone'). While the entity's real-world scale and utility justify a high baseline score (exceeding established tech brands), the Quality Factors for Traction and Reach were penalized significantly due to the submitter's negligence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.00
Audience Reach Impact+75.00
Technical Innovation+45.00
Evidence Of Traction+106.25
Market Timing Relevance+95.00
Functional Completeness+2.50
Subtotal+548.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+521

Project Details

Project URL
https://cruisesaudi.com/
Description
ABOUT US Cruise Saudi is a 100% Public Investment Fund-owned business based in Jeddah, that was officially launched in 2021 to develop the infrastructure and services required to scale a full-suite cruise market in Saudi Arabia. The company is responsible for the development and operation of cruise berths and terminals as cruise gateways to key Saudi destinations, as well as scaling cruise services, from marketing to Shorex design and coordination and vessel operations. Cruise Saudi works hand in hand with ministries and regulatory authorities to build the offshore and onshore cruise ecosystem, with the aim of positioning Saudi as a premier global cruise destination. Cruise Saudi has completed three successful seasons thus far; welcoming 300,000+ passengers and 7 major international cruise lines; and in the future, aims to attract more cruise lines and 1.3 million cruise passengers to experience Saudi via sea by 2035. VISION Become a world class cruise port and cruise line operator driving the development of destination experiences to build a thriving cruise sector in Saudi. MISSION To Support in the diversification of the Saudi economy and growth of the tourism sector, by becoming the bridge between land and sea, showcasing Saudi culture, heritage and natural wonders via partnerships with global cruise operators while providing best-in-class services, while focusing on innovation and sustainability.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline