August 19, 2026 | Press Release
Cruise holidays are gaining traction among Indian travellers as demand grows for experience-led vacations that combine multiple destinations, premium hospitality and seamless travel. Responding to this shift, Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have expanded their luxury cruise portfolio with curated ocean and expedition experiences across Europe, the Mediterranean, the Arctic and Antarctica.
The enhanced offering combines cruise journeys with carefully planned land experiences, giving travellers an end-to-end holiday package covering flights, hotels, transfers, sightseeing and cruise experiences.
Among the featured experiences is a voyage aboard the iconic Queen Mary 2 in the UK, alongside Mediterranean cruises covering France, Italy, Spain and Greece with Costa and MSC Cruises. The portfolio also introduces luxury Antarctica expedition cruises, featuring stays in Buenos Aires, flights to Ushuaia, Zodiac excursions and guided shore landings aboard purpose-built expedition vessels such as Swan Hellenic and Atlas Expedition.
For travellers seeking the Arctic, the new Arctic Delights – Northern Lights Special combines an Icebreaker Cruise with Norwegian fjords, Lapland experiences and opportunities to see the Northern Lights. The itinerary covers Tromsø, Stokmarknes, Narvik, Kiruna, Rovaniemi, Kemi and Helsinki.
The companies said the expanded portfolio is designed for couples, families, multi-generational groups and affluent travellers seeking distinctive journeys, supported by partnerships with international cruise operators and destination expertise.
Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said, “Cruise holidays are entering an exciting phase in India as travellers increasingly view the journey itself as an integral part of their holiday. Beyond traditional sightseeing, today’s travellers are seeking thoughtfully designed itineraries that combine multiple destinations, distinctive onboard experiences and immersive exploration. Our strengthened cruise portfolio reflects this evolution, bringing together iconic ocean voyages and extraordinary expedition experiences across Europe, the Mediterranean, Antarctica and the Arctic. Through our partnerships with leading global cruise operators and curated land experiences, we are enabling Indian travellers to discover some of the world’s most sought-after cruise destinations through one seamless holiday.”
SD Nandakumar, President & Country Head – Holidays & Corporate Tours, SOTC Travel, said, “Cruise holidays offer a compelling travel proposition by bringing together relaxation, exploration, premium hospitality and the convenience of experiencing multiple destinations in a single journey. This makes them increasingly relevant to a wide spectrum of travellers—from couples and families to multi-generational groups and those seeking unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Our expanded portfolio offers customers greater choice across cruise formats and destinations, while our end-to-end holiday solutions, backed by thoughtfully curated land experiences, ensure every aspect of the journey is seamless, convenient and memorable.”
