Bhaya Cruises announced that Bhaya Soul, its new luxury wellness cruise, has officially joined Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) the internationally recognised portfolio of more than 700 independently owned boutique hotels across more than 100 countries. The recognition marks an important milestone for Bhaya Soul, which is redefining the traditional Ha Long Bay cruise through an intimate...

Scenic Tours APAC Pte. Ltd. and Polarverse Seacations Pvt. Ltd, announced a strategic partnership to drive the growth of Scenic Ultra-Luxury Cruises and Emerald Luxury Cruises’ ocean yacht experiences in the Indian market. The collaboration brings together Scenic Group’s luxury ocean cruising fleet with Polarverse’s specialist expertise in expedition and small-ship travel. The partnership...

Under the new digital system, eligible foreign travellers can enter India through designated seaports enabled for e-visas, provided they are travelling on approved cruise itineraries. The initiative is also expected to make India more attractive to international cruise lines by easing administrative requirements and offering greater convenience to passengers.

Oceania Cruises marked the completion of the construction of its newest ship, Oceania Sonata, as the vessel was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. Featuring 695 rooms and suites, the ship now moves from dry dock to the fitting-out berth, where work will continue on the interiors ahead of its debut in August 2027...

Starting December 31, 2026, the Disney Adventure will make its first-ever port of call in Langkawi, Malaysia, on select four-night sailings from Singapore. For the first time, guests will reportedly have the opportunity to enjoy magical days at sea and also discover a new island destination in Southeast Asia.

Discover the World announce the renewal of its partnership with Celestyal in India, marking a new chapter in the relationship between the two organisations. Under the renewed agreement, Discover the World will support Celestyal's sales, marketing and travel trade engagement activities throughout India, leveraging its extensive travel industry relationships, local market expertise and experience in

Antara Cruises plans to invest over INR 500 crore over the next five years to strengthen the Brahmaputra as India’s premier luxury river cruise destination. The investment will support the expansion of the company’s fleet, tourism infrastructure, and the broader cruise ecosystem in Assam. The announcement follows a meeting between Raj Singh, Founder & Managing Director of Antara Cruises...

Antara Cruises has appointed hospitality industry veteran Vikram Mishra as its Business Development Manager, marking a strategic move to accelerate the company’s growth trajectory in India's evolving cruise tourism sector. With over 15 years of robust experience spanning hospitality sales, regional business development, MICE, weddings, inbound agencies, corporate accounts, and travel...

The global cruise tourism sector is witnessing significant momentum, with industry players and policymakers increasingly viewing cruising as a key pillar of tourism growth story. Globally, the cruise industry remains consolidated, with major operators including Carnival Corporation, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Royal Caribbean accounting for nearly 70 - 80% of the market.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ newly refurbished Seven Seas Voyager has set sail for the first time following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation completed in Marseille, France. The ship returned to service on May 21, 2026, after 25 days in dry-dock with refurnished reimagined suites, public spaces, dining experiences, and the introduction of the Epicurean Enrichment Studio...