Cruises

MSC Euribia sets sail from November

Named after the ancient goddess Eurybia who harnessed the winds, weather and constellations to master the seas, MSC Euribia will set sail from November 2024 until March 2025. The cruise ship, empowered with striking new features, will be homeporting in Dubai, but passengers will have a choice to board on …

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Navigating the wave of cruise travel

Cruise travel has rapidly evolved, shifting from a niche luxury to a popular choice for diverse travellers. With rising demand and a focus on safety and customised experiences, cruises are now an exciting way to explore the world. Dev Karvat, Founder & CEO, Asego, shares his insights on emerging trends, …

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Hurtigruten to entice Indians onboard

Hurtigruten, with an aim to offer mesmerizing and exclusive cruise experience targets India, which is an emerging market for expeditions. To boost the business in India, it carves out strategic plans and marketing campaigns to disseminate information about its packages and future products, and also trains agents for seamless bookings. …

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Enjoy ‘The Suite View’ experience

Sailing on the big waves of its small ships’ cruise experiences, Avalon Waterways invites Indian travel industry to utilize their attractive offers. They have reinvented river cruise ships to redefine the river cruise experience, says Varesh Chopra, Managing Director, Avalon Waterways. TT Bureau There is only one point of view …

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‘Partnerships are crucial for us’

Currently operating from India throughout the year, Cordelia Cruises plans to expand to the Middle East next year and in the long term, when it has three ships, it will allocate them at different ports in India, reveals Jurgen Bailom, President and CEO, Waterways Leisure & Cordelia Cruises. Harshal Ashar …

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‘Free’ cruising with Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways has witnessed their cruise bookings swell for 2023. Now, they have come up with a plan for cruisers to experience small ship cruising at 50 per cent off. They have special offers for agents, including free cruise for them and a special price for their companions. TT Bureau …

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Experts wary of cruise targets

The Union government aims to establish India as a global tourism hub and increase cruise traffic from 0.4 mn to 4 mn. However, experts highlight a few challenges that can be limiting factors for the progress of cruise tourism in the country. Suhani Sood Cruise shipping is one of the …

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‘We expect to be sold out by Sept’

Starting November 2023 until January 2024, Costa Serena will offer 23 sailings visiting Mumbai, Cochin, Goa and, for the first time ever, Lakshadweep islands! Sailing right in the middle of holiday and festive seasons, Vasundhara Gupta, Business Development and Marketing Head, Lotus Aero Enterprises, expects 100 per cent bookings by …

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India priority for Celebrity Cruises

Tim Jones, VP & MD for Asia Pacific, Celebrity Cruises, says that they have a two-fold plan to attract Indian passengers, which includes boosting their numbers from India and promoting India’s culture & heritage to the world. Two of its ships – Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Edge, are set to …

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Combining modernity with tradition

From captivating Corniche to gastronomic pleasures and bustling ambience of Souq Waqif, Qatar provides one-of-a-kind experience where the past and present exist together. While Lusail City represents the country’s future vision, the museums and cultural attractions celebrate the nation’s rich heritage while embracing modern innovations. Janice Alyosius Few countries can …

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