Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel Expand Luxury Cruise Portfolio Across Europe, Arctic and Antarctica

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

Disney Cruise Line Unveils New 100,000-GT Ship Class for 2029

August 17, 2026 | Press Release New vessels will be smaller than the Wish class, potentially giving Disney greater flexibility to operate in a wider range of destinations Disney Cruise Line is preparing to expand its fleet with a new class of smaller ships, with three vessels scheduled to join

Oceania Cruises Puts Longer Voyages at the Centre of Luxury Travel Strategy

August 14, 2026 | Press Release Oceania Cruises is putting longer voyages at the centre of its luxury cruise proposition, responding to growing interest in slower, more immersive travel experiences that allow travellers to explore multiple destinations without the constant movement associated with conventional holidays. The cruise line’s portfolio ranges

Royal Caribbean Expands Singapore Programme to Year-Round Sailings from October 2026

August 14, 2026 | Press Release Royal Caribbean International is expanding its Singapore deployment into a year-round programme from October 2026, giving Indian travellers more opportunities to explore Southeast Asia on shorter cruise holidays. TIRUN Travel Marketing, the cruise line’s exclusive representative in India, said Navigator of the Seas will

StarDream Cruises Unveils ‘Blockbuster Vacations’ Campaign to Drive India’s Cruise Growth

August 14, 2026 | Press Release StarDream Cruises has launched its latest India-focused campaign, ‘Blockbuster Vacations’, as it looks to drive demand for cruise holidays during the August–December 2026 travel season. The campaign was unveiled at The Confluence 2026, StarDream Cruises’ annual Preferred Sales Agent (PSA) Leadership Conference, held in

Norwegian Cruise Line launches first-ever global sale with 50% off cruises and complimentary gratuities

July 15, 2026 | Press Release Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is turning up the heat on cruise bookings with the launch of its first-ever Semi-Annual Sale, offering travellers 50% off all cruises along with complimentary pre-paid gratuities on select sailings—a move designed to encourage both last-minute holidays and early bookings

Sharaf Travel India Partners with Aqua Expeditions to Expand Luxury Expedition Cruising in India

July 9, 2026 | Press Release Sharaf Travel India has announced a strategic partnership with Aqua Expeditions, the award-winning luxury expedition cruise operator, to strengthen the presence of yacht-style expedition cruising in the Indian market. The collaboration will give Indian travellers access to Aqua Expeditions’ portfolio of small-ship ocean and

All You Need To Know About River Cruises Featuring VIVA Enjoy | Why Europe’s Slowest Holiday Might Be Its Most Rewarding

By Anita Shah | June 8, 2026 River cruising is no longer just a niche European holiday product quietly catering to retired travellers. It is steadily emerging as one of the most immersive and stress-free ways to experience Europe — and now, the Indian travel trade is beginning to pay

Genting Dream: The Cruise That Gets Asia — And Why I’d Sail It Again

April 9, 2026 | By Anita Jain Shah There is a certain moment on every cruise—usually sometime between embarkation and your first meal—when you instinctively know what kind of journey you’re in for. Onboard Genting Dream, that moment arrived early, and rather quietly. It wasn’t in the scale of the

Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 expands programming, spotlights industry’s evolving priorities

April 8, 2026 | Press Release The global cruise industry’s flagship annual gathering, Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, is set to return with an expanded and more immersive format, reflecting the sector’s shifting priorities—from leadership and destinations to technology and onboard experiences. Scheduled to take place from April 13–16, 2026 at

Cruises

From boutique river sailings to epic ocean liners, we decode cruise experiences that resonate with Indian travellers and trade alike.

Cruises

From boutique river sailings to epic ocean liners, we decode cruise experiences that resonate with Indian travellers and trade alike.