India has finally opened its shores and is welcoming international cruises! And this happened after our country took a two-year hiatus pertaining to the pandemic, which affected India severely.
The first cruise ship to dock in Mumbai, India, is the Viking Mars Cruise from India to Thailand. Given the difficulties the tourism sector has faced during the Covid19 pandemic, this is fantastic news. Director General of Shipping Amitabh Kumar issued the directive this year after the cruise ship Cordelia arrived in Mumbai from Goa with many Covid-19-positive passengers on board. Viking Mars Cruise, however, will finally allow India’s shipping authorities to see the light of day.
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The Viking Mars Cruise Between Our Country and Thailand!
On November 13, the six-month-old Viking Mars Cruise, run by the Swiss-based cruise line Viking, will dock in Mumbai before continuing to Thailand. The 800-passenger ship will travel to India to learn about Indian heritage, culture, and Sri Lanka’s colonial history when it was known as Ceylon. When the ship docks in Mumbai, the tourists can view famous sites like the opulent Taj Mahal Palace hotel and the Gateway of India. After leaving Mumbai, the cruise will carry passengers through Goa, a region with Portuguese influences and stunning colonial architecture.
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What is Vikings?
With its operational headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, Viking offers enthusiastic travellers destination-focused itineraries. Every voyage on Vikings includes an onboard and offsite enrichment programme and a shore excursion in each port. Through musical and artistic performances, culinary demonstrations, informative port talks, and carefully chosen guest lecturers, this programme offers a thorough immersion in the destination.
In Conclusion
The world is getting back on its feet post-COVID, and we can see that with India welcoming International Cruises and starting it with the Viking Mars Cruise on National Waters. This is boosting the National Economy and Tourism again. We can finally see the world getting better day by day.
