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India’s cruise industry is expanding, driven by a post-pandemic surge and a rise in experiential travel. Cruises, once seen as luxury vacations reserved for the wealthy, have gained popularity among middle-income families and solo travellers, lifting revenue growth and prompting cruise companies to introduce additional offerings.
Cruise companies like Antara Cruises and Cordelia Cruises told Business Standard that they plan to invest in expanding their fleet size and raise funds. Meanwhile, Alaknanda Cruiseline aims to add a vessel to its fleet this year and expand its presence to more cities.
This comes after the Economic Survey 2024-25 highlighted that improved
