Cruises

Cruise lines are realising that the future is the younger generation. Millennials and Gen Z – and even Gen Alpha – are becoming consumer targets for the cruise industry. Will the industry be able to enthuse them enough to start planning a cruise holiday soon? Hazel Jain Today’s young travellers, …

Costa Cruises plans to sail in the Gulf this season with a brilliant ship called Costa Toscana, which offers 2–5-night itineraries, including destinations like Qatar and Oman. Leena Brahme, Business Head India, Sharaf Travel  – the official representatives of Costa Cruises in India, shares details on the cruise line’s focus …

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 …

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, …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …