Centre launches five-year Cruise Bharat MissionIndia launched the Cruise Bharat Mission to expand cruise tourism over five years, planning 10 sea cruise terminals, 100 river cruise termi...
30 Sep, 2024, 05.51 PM IST
Amsterdam bars cruises from docking in city as tourism increasesAmsterdam is set to bar cruise ships from the city center to reduce pollution and limit the number of tourists visiting the area. The city ...
06 Aug, 2023, 01.53 PM IST
Govt working to upgrade ports, give e-visa facilities to promote cruise tourism in India: G Kishan ReddyToday, the Ministry of Tourism through central financial assistance scheme has been supporting tourism infrastructure development-related p...
19 Jun, 2023, 08.25 PM IST
PM says local tourism picking up, urges startups to work on innovative productsThe Centre, through the national infrastructure pipeline, was investing Rs 110 lakh crore in the infrastructure sector with a special focus...
14 Feb, 2021, 08.26 PM IST
Serenade by the sea: Enjoy river cruise options in Kerala, LakshadweepWith the temperatures soaring, explore the Indian waterways on your summerscapes during the next trip.
23 May, 2019, 02.33 PM IST
Multi-pronged action plan to boost infrastructure in portsThe 'most important emphasis' for major ports would now be on improving export of agriculture and aqua products, said Union Shipping Minist...
13 Jul, 2018, 10.01 PM IST
Take to the boats: Visit top cruise ports in IndiaA cruise holiday sums up a relaxing holiday.
24 May, 2018, 05.22 AM IST
Tourism may set sail from Indian shores soonThe government has prepared a plan to develop cruise tourism from India and is in talks with international companies to kick-start the faci...
31 Oct, 2017, 01.03 AM IST
Move over smartphones, it's time for a smart vacationCustom apps will allow crew members to keep better track of guests’ tastes and preferences, so staff can offer personalised service.
03 Oct, 2014, 11.56 AM IST
Cruise missile Nirbhay deviates from flight pathNirbhay was developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment, a Defence Research and Development Organisation ( DRDO) laboratory based i...
12 Mar, 2013, 07.32 PM 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
- AMET Cruises plans luxury cruises from Gujarat
A night at sea on a luxury cruise liner or a trip across the Arabian Sea to Dubai could soon become a reality with the Chennai-based AMET C...
29 Aug, 2011, 03.04 PM IST
- MV aquamarine: A social-mobility cruise for middle class
Holiday packs to Maldives for Rs 5,500 per head a night cracks the price barrier.
08 Dec, 2009, 10.10 AM IST
- The great Indian middle class on cruise mode from home port
They've been in the arc lights for a while now, for their upward mobility, hunger for consumption, and lofty ambitions.
07 Dec, 2009, 08.57 PM IST
- Cochin Port sets record for hosting largest number of cruise ships
By hosting 43 cruise ships between April 2007 and March 2008, Cochin Port has set a unique record of handling the largest number of such sh...
17 Apr, 2008, 12.21 PM IST
- Prospects of cruise tourism in India
The tremendous potential of cruise tourism need to be exploited to make it accessible to millions of people.
22 Oct, 2007, 02.25 AM IST
- Pondicherry may host India's first int'l cruise hub
Indians cruising on international high seas registered a three-fold increase in 2006.
11 Dec, 2006, 02.27 AM IST