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...

Ahead of the summer sailings, the 1,678-cabin capacity Aroya will depart from Jeddah on May 29 on an eight-night voyage to Istanbul, calling at Sharm El Sheikh and Ain Sokhna in Egypt before transiting the Suez Canal and continuing along Türkiye’s coastline with visits to Antalya and Bodrum ahead of arrival in Ista

Celestyal features sailings across the Greek Islands, Eastern Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf, popularly for Indian travellers looking for shorter, destination-led cruise holidays. Its three, four, seven and fourteen-night itineraries are said to be particularly suited for travellers wanting to combine cruises with larger Europe or Middle East holidays.

Once considered the domain of explorers and scientists, Antarctica is now steadily finding its place on the radar of Indian travellers seeking the extraordinary. For a niche but growing segment, the icy continent represents a frontier, where travel becomes both experience and statement. To better understand this shift, T3 speaks with Antarctica21 to explore how growing interest is translating...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced its return to Philadelphia, becoming the first cruise line to sail from the city in 15 years. As the city of Philadelphia celebrates a momentous year with the country’s 250th anniversary happening this summer, NCL has brought yet another significant milestone to this storied city with the return of the cruise industry...

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its latest report, Cruising for Impact, highlighting the positive impact that cruise tourism delivers for communities and destinations around the world and creating long-term value in coastal and port destinations. Alongside these positive impacts, the industry contributed USD 98.5 billion to global GDP and generated USD 199 billion in total...

VIVA Cruises has formally initiated its India journey with its first trade activation, signalling a strategic entry into a market the brand believes is primed for growth, particularly in the European river cruising segment. Joins hands with Discover the World India to represent VIVA Cruises in the market.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) recently celebrated the christening and debut of the Norwegian Luna in Miami, marking the newest ship to sail the Caribbean with round-trip cruises scheduled through April 2027. The Norwegian Luna is positioned to be a key asset for travel advisors, featuring itineraries that maximize guest experience by visiting both of private resort-style...