When do we sail? Cruise ships are turning Indian ports into destinationsCruise tourism in India is quietly transforming. What was once an elite escape is now pulling in middle-class families, retirees, and first...
20 Jul, 2025, 08.25 AM IST
India giving a push to cruise services with IGST waiver, cruise terminalsThe government is giving coastal cruise services a push by offering IGST waiver to luxury vessels converting to coastal run and encouraging...
26 Oct, 2023, 06.20 PM IST
7 best river cruises in IndiaIf you are looking for a unique domestic holiday this year, opt for any of the popular river routes, but be prepared to shell out a large s...
24 Apr, 2023, 01.19 PM IST
NCB arrests Shahrukh Khan’s son, Aryan, two others in Mumbai drug bust“He was brought to the NCB’s office in the wee hours of Sunday. He has been placed under arrest after a thorough questioning,” said a senio...
04 Oct, 2021, 08.33 AM IST
Shahrukh Khan’s son Aryan, others arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau“During the operation, all suspects as per the information were searched various drugs like MDMA/ Ecstasy, Cocaine, MD (Mephedrone) and cha...
03 Oct, 2021, 05.38 PM IST
NCB raid: Shahrukh Khan’s son amongst those questioned“He was brought in to the NCB’s office in the wee hours of Sunday. He hasn’t been arrested and is being questioned. The subsequent action w...
03 Oct, 2021, 12.45 PM IST
Foreign cruise liners line up 'Made for Indians' packagesThe flurry of India-specific trips, designed to introduce more Indians to cruises, are economical and shorter in duration.
08 Aug, 2018, 10.05 AM IST
David Grossniklaus joins Belmond chain as senior director of development for India, Middle East and AfricaGrossniklaus joins Belmond from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where he held the position of associate director acquisitions and development fo...
24 Jan, 2017, 06.11 PM IST
Mega luxury cruise 'Ovation Of The Seas' gets a colourful reception at the Cochin PortMV Ovation of the Seas is a brand new ship of Royal Caribbean Lines floated out in April, it is 348 m long and is in the second largest cru...
02 Jun, 2016, 07.14 PM IST
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings opens first two offices in IndiaIt will introduce five new ships across its three iconic brands over the next four years.
16 May, 2016, 02.39 PM IST
Home Ministry designates Agatti and Minicoy islands in Lakshadweep as Immigration Check PostsAgatti and Minicoy islands in Lakshadweep will offer direct entry into or exit from India for all classes of foreign passengers, the minist...
22 Jun, 2015, 10.29 AM IST
Are luxury sea liners transport ships or floating hotels? I-T asks SCIs a Mumbai-to-Mumbai round trip on a luxury liner merely a transport facility for passengers or is it akin to a luxury hotel stay?
31 Mar, 2012, 09.03 AM IST
- Indians on foreign summer holidays on the rise this season
With more Indians opting for foreign destinations for summer holidays, travel and tour operators are witnessing up to 65 pc increase in out...
27 Jun, 2011, 07.06 PM IST
- Cruise cos get 15-20% of their revenues from rich families
The likes of Dalmias, Singhanias and Khorakiwalas are turning to cruise trips once a year, getting their entire family on board.
06 Sep, 2008, 09.10 PM IST
- India Inc's top guns set sail
If you can’t see India Inc’s promoters, top honchos and their families on land, then they are probably together at sea!
05 Sep, 2008, 12.07 AM IST
- Oberoi group set to launch cruiser Zahra on the Nile
: Hospitality major Oberoi group is all set to launch its luxury cruiser on the Nile, The Oberoi Zahra, in October this year.
25 May, 2007, 01.15 AM IST
- Foresight plans luxury cruises in Lakshadweep
UK’s $350m Foresight group, owned by London-based NRI Ravi Mehrotra, has got clearance from the Indian government to operate luxury cruises...
21 Jun, 2006, 12.32 AM IST