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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.

Guests can now book 3-night and 4-night voyages via the Disney Cruise Line website, contact centre, or preferred travel agents The much-awaited Disney Adventure is now open for guests across India and the world to book. Sailing from Singapore in 2025, the one-of-a-kind Disney Adventure will offer families throughout the region the ultimate holiday at sea. The first Disney Cruise Line ship to homeport in Asia will be a “destination” itself where guests will be taken on a journey filled with immersive storytelling and captivating entertainment which draws on over 100 years of storytelling from Disney, Marvel and Pixar. On the Disney Adventure, the magic will come alive through seven uniquely themed areas: Disney Imagination Garden, Toy Story Place, San Fransokyo Street, Town Square, Wayfinder Bay, Disney Discovery Reef, and Marvel Landing. Here’s How to Book: Guests can book directly from the Disney Cruise Line website; contact centre; or through preferred travel agents. Sailing Dates and Duration Maiden Voyage: 15 December, 2025 Sail Dates: Dates available through March 2026 Cruise Length Options: ○ 3-night cruises (Mon-Thu) ○ 4-night cruises (Thu-Mon) Departure and Return: All cruises will depart from and return to the Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore. Stateroom Options Choose from a variety of staterooms, including Inside, Oceanview, Verandah, and Concierge options, designed to cater to every budget and preference. The cruise fare covers accommodation, world-class dining, incredible entertainment, character meet-and-greets, and more. The Disney Adventure will also go on to introduce numerous “firsts” in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, along with experiences thoughtfully designed to delight guests in Asia, including: Enthralling Entertainment Disney Cruise Line’s unique approach to ship design—where every space and venue brings stories to life—sets the …

Through new partnerships for the distribution on the local market the company will offer its itineraries in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean and in the United Arab Emirates, with distinguished hospitality, an extended culinary offer, while introducing innovative Sea & Land experiences. Costa Cruises officialises its distribution network for the Indian market by appointing three new travel partners. By bring their extensive knowledge and expertise, Rayna Tours, Sharaf Travel, and Cruise Carrot, in addition to Lotus Aero Enterprise that was already representing Costa in the country, will extend the opportunity to made Costa cruises available to local consumers. Through a new team of four preferred sales agents, Costa aims at offering its cruises to both the incentive market and to those customers who prefer an international style holiday and want to explore Europe by visiting different countries and destinations in a one single voyage, like a cruise with Costa can offer. Mirco Vassallo, International Sales Director, Costa Cruises declared, “We are thrilled to be represented in the Indian market by our selected travel partners and cruise specialists. I am confident that through their collaboration and mutual exchange, we will be able to introduce more Indian guests to our product proposition made of hospitality, entertainment, and culinary offerings.” Costa can offer Indian travellers a wide range of opportunities thanks to its itineraries in the Western Mediterranean (Italy, France, Spain), the Eastern Mediterranean (Greece and Turkey), Northern Europe, Caribbean and in the United Arab Emirates during the winter season. Onboard, guests can enjoy themed restaurants, including the famous Teppanyaki and Archipelago restaurants as well as a diverse gastronomy offer with an international dining experience, vegetarian options and Indian tastes. Not to miss …

Speaking about the significance of research and data in the tourism industry, Suman Billa, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism said, “Being in the sector which is vast and multifaceted, it is essential to have accurate and comprehensive data to inform our decisions. While government data provides a solid foundation, it often captures only one facet of the entire landscape. To truly understand the dynamics of the tourism and hospitality sectors, we must triangulate this data with insights from industry bodies, international organisations like the WTO, and other reliable sources.”

Skyscanner’s 2025 travel trend report reveals that the upcoming year will be about collective travel experiences. From stargazing beneath the night skies to exploring immersive art galleries, Indians are increasingly drawn to adventures that offer a sense of community. Moreover, with 66% of Indians planning to travel more in 2025, global exploration is a top priority as they seek out destinations that offer enriching experiences. The report further offers insights into the pulse of Indian travellers in the coming year, their evolving travel preferences, and the top 10 trending and best-value destinations.