Cruising as an industry has always been subjected to both – the world’s admiration for it’s ever-increasing scale of grandeur and innovation, and censure for the startling figures associated with marine pollution. Like everything else, the global cruising industry has taken this in stride, with their newest vessels designed with the key focus of reducing emissions. Leading cruise liners have launched ships in the recent years that run on Liquified...

Like every year, cruising has scaled or rather sailed to newer heights in 2019. Keeping up with the soaring interest and expectations of passengers globally, 2019 introduced us to some of the most ambitious and grand ships seen thus far, each outshining the cruise liner’s legacy and widening the doors of what it means to cruise on the high seas. This blog takes you through a quick flashback of some...

When you think of bucket list of places to visit in Europe, almost everyone wants to travel to Paris and see the Eiffel Tower, Rome to see the ruins of the great Roman Empire, to visit the busy streets of Amsterdam, the icy mountains of Switzerland and the canals of Venice. In addition, there is a stunning region called the Dalmatian Coast that has a coastline stretching for 1,777 kilometers...

2018 has been, without a doubt, one of the best years the cruising industry has seen in a long while. In 2018 alone, 15 ocean going cruise ships - ranging in capacity from 100 to 5,400 passengers - were launched with new onboard attractions like electric Go-Kart courses, multi-slide water parks, laser tag arenas and floating deck space. And it clearly looks like the momentum of 2018 is carrying into...

Over the last two decades, the Middle East and most particularly the city of Dubai has shown a staggering level of growth, both in terms of its infrastructure and economy, and for becoming an absolute tourist magnet. The premier city of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is one of the favourite destinations for travellers from India, as it is within a 3 hour flight journey from most cities in India...

After experiencing skyrocketing growth in the last year, the cruising industry has, finally, turned its eyes towards India. And why wouldn’t they? India not only offers a lucrative market of customers yearning to enjoy luxury cruises close to home, it also has a massive coastline stretching over 5,000 kilometres, lined with ports teeming with attractions. And not just within the country, India’s proximity to other Asian ports like Abu Dhabi,...

The cruise industry is the fastest growing category in the leisure travel market with over 27 million passengers expected to cruise in 2018. To cater to this demand, cruiseliners are launching new ships with ‘never seen before’ facilities and amenities to WOW passengers. In 2018 alone, 15 oceangoing cruise ships - ranging in capacity from 100 to 5,400 passengers - will be launched with new onboard attractions like electric Go-Kart...

When one considers touring through Europe, it is generally the charm of Rome, or the beaches of the French Riviera, Greek Islands of Mykonos and Santorini, the charming capital cities of Paris and Amsterdam, or the Venetian canals and the architecture of Florence that comes to mind. The beauty of the Mediterranean coast and the attractions of the major cities that dot the Mediterranean are often what people covet the most...

The Mediterranean region has always been a favourite holiday destination for travel lovers from all over the world. Both the Eastern and Western Mediterranean regions offer not only scenic beauty, but also a cluster of nations with rich cultural history, strikingly different cuisines and a myriad of varied historical locations, museums and nightlife options. And to top it all, these countries enjoy the belt of blue Mediterranean waters lapping at...

Situated in Northern Europe, the region of Scandinavia - composed of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, is one of the most scenic destinations in the world. The region is known for its pristine natural beauty, perpetual winters, beautiful fjords and some of the best hiking destinations in Europe. Scandinavia’s abundant natural resources are in brilliant contrast to its cities such as Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. These are some of the most...