
MS Island Sky Marks Second Cruise Call at New Mangalore
The Bahamas-flagged MS Island Sky docked at New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) on February 18, 2026, as the season’s second cruise vessel, carrying 95 passengers

The Bahamas-flagged MS Island Sky docked at New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) on February 18, 2026, as the season’s second cruise vessel, carrying 95 passengers

What was once a niche segment for affluent globetrotters has begun to evolve into a more inclusive, aspirational option for Indian tourists across age groups

What growth potential do you see in the Indian outbound and domestic cruise tourism market over the next five years, and what kind of traveller

A presumptive taxation regime is proposed for overseas entities operating cruise ships in Indian waters. It proposed to exempt from tax their income from renting

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

An investment of Rs. 45000 Cr will go into the development of the country’s inland waterways, said The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC), the apex

The Finance Minister said funds have been allocated for dredging to increase the depth of the river at the port, and before the next edition

The government envisions establishing India as the premier cruise hub in the Asia Pacific region, the minister for ports, shipping and waterways said. “Our objective

The cruise season at New Mangalore Port will begin with the calling of cruise vessel ‘Seven Seas Navigator’ on December 8. The port would be

The Bahamas-flagged MS Island Sky docked at New Mangalore Port

What was once a niche segment for affluent globetrotters has

What growth potential do you see in the Indian outbound

A presumptive taxation regime is proposed for overseas entities operating

More Indian travellers are now opting for cruise as an

An investment of Rs. 45000 Cr will go into the

The Finance Minister said funds have been allocated for dredging

The government envisions establishing India as the premier cruise hub

The cruise season at New Mangalore Port will begin with