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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will have its refurbished ship Norwegian Sky dock at the Mumbai port on April 7 as part of its 14-night port-intensive Asia itinerary. Norwegian Sky is sailing from Singapore with stops in Port Klang (Malaysia), Phuket (Thailand), Galle (Sri Lanka), Kochi (April 4), New Mangalore (April 5), Mormugao (April 6), Mumbai (April 7), Dubai and Abu Dhabi before concluding its journey in Doha, Qatar. At the Mumbai stopover, guests will have the opportunity to explore the city’s rich heritage, whether its iconic landmarks like the Gateway of India and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus or its bustling markets and historic neighbourhoods. This visit reflected NCL’s commitment to curating more immersive local experiences that connect the brand’s international guests with the destinations they visit. “Asia remains a key focus for NCL, both as a source market and a sought-after destination for global travellers. The arrival of Norwegian Sky in Mumbai highlights our dedication to offering diverse and immersive itineraries across the region.” said Manoj Singh, Country Head- India, Norwegian Cruise Line.  “Following her visit to India, Norwegian Sky will explore Europe’s most captivating destinations in 2025 and 2026 providing Indian travellers the opportunity to experience more to see, more to do and more to enjoy on a range of 7–15-day immersive itineraries that will visit a new destination each day while enjoying world-class dining, entertainment and relaxation onboard”. Spanning 846 feet (258 meters) in length with a gross tonnage of 77,104, Norwegian Sky accommodates 1944 guests and 899 crew members, offering a well-appointed cruising experience Originally launched in 1999 and refurbished in 2024, the ship features a variety of dining venues, entertainment spaces and recreational facilities providing guests with a comfortable …

Star Cruises, the revitalised successor of the legendary Star Cruises brand, alongside the iconic Dream Cruises brand, has officially relaunched its legacy with a grand ceremonial event aboard the Star Voyager in Singapore. This marks the beginning of a thrilling new chapter for both brands, which has over 30 years of history, now revitalized with a fresh and innovative vision for the future of cruising. The launch of both brands coincided with the Star Voyager‘s maiden voyage under the StarCruises banner with a US$ 50 million refit of the ship, sailing out from the Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC). Singapore will serve as a key homeport as well as a destination, alongside Jakarta, Melaka, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City, fostering tourism across these cities, while offering passengers flexible embarkation options from multiple ports and countries. “We are thrilled and honoured to return to our roots with the launch of the revitalized StarCruises and Dream Cruises brands, offering an enhanced cruising experience. To celebrate this milestone, we are also excited to introduce the Star Voyager, as she embarks on her maiden voyage from Singapore, exploring the wonders of Southeast Asia,” said Michael Goh, President of StarCruises and Dream Cruises.

Star Voyager debuts as the newest homeported ship in Singapore, offering exciting itineraries to the best destinations in Southeast Asia, starting 26 March 2025. Strengthening Singapore and the region’s position, as a leading inbound and outbound cruise hub. StarCruises, the successor of Star Cruises brand, alongside Dream Cruises brand, has officially relaunched its legacy with a ceremonial event aboard the Star Voyager in Singapore. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for both brands, which has over 30 years of history, now revitalised with a fresh and innovative vision for the future of cruising. The launch of both brands coincided with the Star Voyager’s maiden voyage under the StarCruises banner with a US$ 50 million refit of the ship, sailing out from the Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC). Singapore will serve as a key homeport as well as a destination, alongside Jakarta, Melaka, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City, fostering tourism across these cities, while offering passengers flexible embarkation options from multiple ports and countries. The milestone event, celebrating the official launch of StarCruises and Dream Cruises, and the inaugural sailing of the Star Voyager, was officiated by both Jean Ng, Assistant Chief Executive –Experience Development Group, Singapore Tourism Board and Jacqueline Tan, CEO, Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC), alongside StarCruises and Dream Cruises’ CEO and Executive Director, Colin Au and its President, Michael Goh, together with the senior management team. “We are thrilled and honoured to return to our roots with the launch of the revitalised StarCruises and Dream Cruises brands, offering an enhanced cruising experience. To celebrate this milestone, we are also excited to introduce the Star Voyager, as she embarks on her maiden voyage from Singapore, exploring the …

With summer holidays just around the corner, the cruise industry is witnessing a sharp rise in bookings as travellers seek immersive, all-inclusive experiences at sea. Whether it is luxury ocean liners or intimate river cruises, the privilege of exploring multiple destinations in a single journey has fuelled demand across demographics. However, as more travellers set sail, industry experts highlight the importance of comprehensive travel protection. From medical assistance onboard and onshore to missed departure benefits, the right protection ensures that disruptions do not translate into financial or logistical setbacks. As customer expectations with regard to their trips are evolving by the day, Asego’s Cruise Cover offers a comprehensive safety net, including cabin confinement cover, cruise interruption coverage to reimburse costs for missed excursions, emergency medical expenses cover and evacuation benefits for onboard and onshore emergencies, and trip delay and baggage protection to cover unforeseen expenses.  

As Cruise Professionals continues to grow India as a source market for select experiential, premium & luxury cruise line, they announced Crystal Cruises as their newest client in the luxury space. Team Cruise Professionals shared, “It gives us immense pleasure to share that Cruise Professionals has been appointed by Crystal Cruises as their preferred sales agency in India. Crystal has been the watchword for exceptional cruises for three decades. In 2022, world-leading travel company A&K Travel Group acquired the Crystal brand and refurbished and relaunched the flagships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Now that Crystal has set a new standard at sea, we look forward to welcoming your guests to the exceptional world of Crystal. With the addition of Crystal in the portfolio, we continue to remain the most diversified Cruise Representation Company in India and we hope to continue to receive your support in 2025 and beyond.” Agents can browse & book Crystal voyages for guests on www.cruiseprofessionals.in  or call at 1800-103 0306 or email at helpdesk@cruiseprofessionals.in for assistance.  

Guests can book new sail dates from April through September 2026 Disney Cruise Line unveiled a series of new and incredible experiences coming to the Disney Adventure, including several firsts for the fleet, giving guests even more reasons to book and enjoy a magical vacation at sea. More beloved Disney stories and characters will come to life on the Disney Adventure through Marvel Style Studio that makes its Disney Cruise Line debut, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and Royal Society for Friendship and Tea. In another first for the fleet, Duffy and Friends will appear onboard through a series of delightful retail and entertainment experiences, including the brand-new show “Duffy and The Friend Ship.” T The Disney Adventure will set sail on its maiden voyage on 15 December, 2025 from Singapore. Guests can book new sail dates between April and September 2026 directly from the Disney Cruise Line website, through the Disney Cruise Line contact centre, or with their preferred travel agents. A world of possibilities for everyone onboard A first for Disney Cruise Line, guests aboard the Disney Adventure will celebrate fan-favourite Super Heroes with Marvel-inspired hair, makeup and clothing options at Marvel Style Studio. Children and adults alike will revel in the opportunity to be styled like icons from the Marvel Universe — including Iron Man, Spider-Man, Ghost-Spider, Captain America, Captain Marvel and Thor — through a range of styling packages. At select times throughout the cruise, the sleek salon will transform into an adults-only lounge with bookable beverage tasting experiences. At Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices will provide an enchanted salon experience catered to younger guests aged 3 to 12. With options ranging from elegant royalty to adventurous …

Resorts World Cruises is pleased to update that its third cruise ship, Star Scorpio, which is set to join the fleet and commence deployment from 26 March 2025 onwards will be renamed as the Star Voyager. Aptly named as the Star Voyager, she will start her journey by exploring more of Southeast Asia until 21 July 2025 with Singapore as her main homeport, together with Jakarta, Melaka, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh city as her dual homeport. Passengers will have the convenience to embark the Star Voyager from any of these homeport cities at selected dates, including during the local school holiday periods with the option to sail between cities, as well as to more popular destinations like Medan, Pulau Redang and Ko Samui.

Resorts World Cruises is pleased to announce that it will be expanding its footprint to India with the debut and homeport deployment of the Resorts World One cruise ship in Mumbai from 5 March until 1 June 2025. Resorts World One will depart from the soon to be completed Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at the Ballard Pier Extension (BPX) berth of the Mumbai Port with three weekly roundtrip cruise itineraries. These include the 2 Night Weekend High Seas Cruise departing on Fridays; the 3 Night Lakshadweep Cruise to Agatti Island departing on Sundays; and the 2 Night Goa Cruise departing on Wednesdays. “In support of the recently announced “Cruise Bharat Mission” by the Indian Government and the new world-class Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, we are excited to further boost India’s cruise tourism sector and bring the Resorts World One cruise ship to homeport in Mumbai,” said Michael Goh, President of Resorts World Cruises. “Mumbai is the main gateway to cruising in India and Indians will have the convenience of departing from their ‘doorsteps’, without the need to fly to another country”, he added.

Jaal Shah, Group Managing Director, Travel Designer Group said, “RezLive.com has made waves in the travel industry by launching cruise bookings in India, a move met with an enthusiastic response from its travel partners.” The milestone underscores the company’s dedication to diversifying its offerings, catering to the growing demand for luxury and experiential travel in India.

The Government of Odisha has launched a luxury cruise service on the Chilika Lake at Barkul in Khurda district. Deputy CM of Odisha Pravati Parida says, “Tourists can relish the beauty of Kalijai Island and Nalabana Bird Sanctuary while travelling on the luxury cruises at Chilika, which will undoubtedly boost tourism in the state. Commissioned under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, the service has begun with two luxury vessels.