Costa Cruises has announced the launch of “MyCosta Mobile”, a new application for smartphones and tablets that is designed to allow Costa guests to call and phone on board the 14 ships in the fleet at no cost with unlimited talk and text.“MyCosta Mobile” is…

The Oman Ministry of Tourism (Oman Tourism), Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) and Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM)are highlightingtheir new, joint Cruise Arabia partnership at Cruise Shipping Miami, the cruise industry’s leading global event in Miami, USA.With the…

Growing at the rate of 12-15 per cent per annum globally, cruise tourism is fast emerging as a new marketable commodity/product. Cruise ships are like moving townships studded with state of the art facilities and a variety of recreational activities. The idea is fast catching,…

The Barbie Premium Experience, available only on Royal Caribbean’s entire global fleet of 22 ships, brings aboard the world's most famous fashion doll. Adding to this are the DreamWorks animation's popular feature-film characters Po of Kung Fu Panda; Shrek, Fiona and Puss In Boots of…

Having notched a 10 per cent growth in 2013, Ark Travels, which is the PSA for Star Cruises, MSC Cruise and Norwegian Cruiseline in India, now aims to achieve a 25-30 per cent growth in 2014. Speaking exclusively with T3, Kishan Biyani, Director, Ark Holidays…

TIRUN Travel Marketing, representative in India of Royal Caribbean International cruises, in partnership with JetEscapes, the holidays brand ofJet Airways, has introduced exciting ‘Fly & Cruise’ vacations onboard Royal Caribbean International's cruise ship -Mariner of the Seas. These cruise packages will offer JetEscapes’ guests from…

SeaDream Yacht Club made its first stopover in Mumbai recently. The yacht arrived in Mumbai and then sailed through other Indian Ports of Goa, Kochi and Port Blair onto Singapore and the Far East, where it has planned 18 unique voyages around the region.The Mumbai…

In India, cruises are being promoted and sold for the last two decades by a few focused and some transient agents and representatives. As a result, most of the travel agents and seasoned travellers today are familiar with cruising as a market segment and not…

SeaDream Yacht Club is bringing its luxury yachting experiences to Indian waters this October. The yacht will arrive in Mumbai on 27 October 2013. The voyage “Passage to the Far East” will then sail through other Indian Ports of Goa, Kochi and Port Blair (27…

Royal Caribbean International recognises an important milestone in its 45-year company history as it welcomed its 50 millionth guest onboard its fleet of 21 ships. The momentous occasion kicks off a year-long celebration honoring the cruise line’s guests, business partners, employees and crew.Commenting on the…

Royal Caribbean International announces special Balcony Promotions exclusively for the Indian travellers on select November-December sailings onboard the largest cruise-ship based in Asia- Mariner of the Seas. The offer is valid till 19th August, where guests shall receive upto 20% savings on their basic cruise…

TIRUN Travel Marketing, India Representative of Royal Caribbean Cruises, recently introduced a bouquet of special MICE and ship charter programs that are ideal for Indian organisations and keen travellers. They have effortlessly bundled the cost-predictability of an all-inclusive rate with groundbreaking innovations and amenities, award…

One of the world’s biggest cruise liner the Royal Caribbean International ‘s “Mariner of the Seas”, arrived at Mormugao Port, Goa from Dubai on 24 May, 2013 and was greeted by the Deputy Chief Minister of Goa, Francisco D’Souza .A traditional reception with Goan music…

Costa Cruises, which recently set up its independent office in India, has now set its eyes on the burgeoning MICE segment from here. According to Nalini Gupta, Managing Director, Lotus Destinations, the GSA for Costa Cruises India, MICE on a Costa cruise works like clockwork,…

Celebrity Cruises, the first cruise line to open land-based pop-up restaurants and to cook at New York’s legendary James Beard House, is reprising its indulgent and engaging “Excite the Senses” cruises this year. Each of these voyages will offer foodies a comprehensive sensory experience, including…