Cruise tourism catching up among Indian travellers

More Indian travellers are now opting for cruise as an adventurous way for exploring new destinations, while enjoying the benefits of an all-inclusive holiday. With a single booking travel enthusiasts can visit several ports without the hassle of check-ins, check-outs, etc. A report released by Thomas Cook India & SOTC’s on India Holiday in 2023 highlighted a 70% increase in travellers opting for cruise holidays, or as travellers like to call them, ‘sea-cations.’

Daniel D’souza, President and Country Head — holidays at SOTC Travel Limited shares, “Cruise holidays offer a tremendous and mind boggling all-inclusive experience in a luxurious floating hotel. Sservices offered range from entertainment and exciting activities to diverse cuisines, wellness-spas, shopping, and exploring new locales. The cruise industry is witnessing strong growth in this segment with potential travellers coming from regional tier 2-3 cities, metros and mini metros.”