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IWAI seals MoUs worth ₹6,000 cr to modernise Ganga waterways

As many as 25 MoUs were inked to support inland waterways development, with UP receiving a substantial share of commitments focused on expanding operations in Varanasi and along the Ganga corridor. (For representation)

Published on Nov 27, 2025 08:14 pm IST

When global seas are rough, India can be a steady power house: PM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Maritime Leaders Conclave at India Maritime Week 2025, in Mumbai on Wednesday. (DPR PMO/ANI Photo) (DPR PMO)

Published on Oct 30, 2025 07:00 am IST

PM Modi to inaugurate India’s largest cruise terminal in Mumbai: Top points

The state-of-the-art Mumbai International Cruise Terminal is situated at Indira Dock.

Updated on Sept 19, 2025 07:56 pm IST

Setting sail for Viksit Bharat with maritime growth push

The bouquet of initiatives has started attracting major global shipbuilding companies to joint ventures with Indian shipping companies, which is bound to create massive employment opportunities and investment multiplier effects. (AFP)

Published on Jul 23, 2025 09:17 pm IST

Mexico just hit cruise passengers with a new fee— And it's not optional

Cruise ship passengers to pay visitor fee in Mexico?

Published on May 10, 2025 01:00 pm IST

Selfie spots, rose gold ceiling: India’s largest cruise terminal opens in Mumbai

A cruise ship moves past after being flagged off by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal during the commencement ceremony of International Cruise Terminal, in Mumbai.

Updated on Apr 22, 2025 06:58 pm IST

Greece's Santorini reopens: Welcomes first cruise ship after earthquakes

Santorini’s shaky tourism comeback: First cruise ship arrives after earthquake chaos!

Updated on Mar 24, 2025 02:46 pm IST

Forget road trips: Breathtaking river cruises are coming to Kashmir, Goa, Kerala

Set Sail! Stunning New River Cruises in Kashmir, Goa and Kerala Will Change the Way You Travel.

Updated on Feb 14, 2025 05:20 pm IST

Marvel, Mickey and more at sea: Disney's largest cruise ship launches in Asia

Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, The Treasure, arrives at dawn Port Canaveral, Florida.

Published on Dec 07, 2024 03:45 pm IST

Dreaming of Greece? New travel fees you need to know about before your trip

Planning a Greek getaway? Here’s what the new travel taxes in Greece mean for you.

Updated on Dec 05, 2024 04:48 pm IST

Greece's new tourism fees: Will your next vacation cost more?

Tourists leave after viewing Santorini’s famed sunset from the Castle of Oia, on Santorini, Greece. Greece: Tourism boom leads to new restrictions and fees. Is your favorite island affected?

Published on Sept 08, 2024 02:00 pm IST

Expert members to study sustainable cruise tourism in Maharashtra

As per the policy, to promote tourism in coastal areas like Alibaug, Murud-Janjira, Ganpati Pule and Dapoli jetty spots will be developed at eight locations along the coastal areas. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Aug 13, 2024 07:10 am IST

Honeymoons to TikTok: Cruises capture imagination of millennials and Gen Z

Honeymoons to TikTok: Cruises capture imagination of millennials and Gen Z travellers

Updated on Jul 30, 2024 05:20 pm IST

Budget 2024: FM proposes simpler tax regime to boost cruise ship industry

"To give a fillip to this employment generating industry, I am proposing a simpler tax regime for foreign shipping companies operating domestic cruises in the country," Sitharaman said (File Photo)

Published on Jul 23, 2024 07:24 pm IST

India can develop one of world’s major cruise tourism destination: Official

Every year, India receives international cruises from Europe via the Red Sea, from Gulf Countries as well as cruise ships from Singapore and SouthEast Asia (Representative Photo)

Published on Jul 05, 2024 07:06 pm IST

Panama opens new cruise ship terminal to attract tourists amid Canal drought

Aerial view of the new Panama Cruise Terminal in Panama City. The new port is located in the Amador causeway, at the peaceful entrance to the Panama Canal.

Published on Mar 27, 2024 01:24 pm IST

World's largest cruise ship embarks on maiden voyage from Miami

People film from South Pointe Park, as Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, sails out of Port Miami on its first public cruise, in Miami Beach, Florida. Vacation experience includes this

Published on Jan 28, 2024 03:24 pm IST

Ready to set sail on cruise in New Year 2024? Here's what travellers should know

Ready to set sail on cruises in New Year 2024? Here's what travellers across all income and budget levels need to know

Published on Dec 04, 2023 04:47 pm IST

China's first international cruise in 3 years heads to Japan from Shanghai

China's first international cruise in 3 years sets sail from Shanghai, heads to Japan

Published on Aug 12, 2023 09:56 am IST

World's largest cruise ship resumes operations amid industry rebounds

Royal Caribbean's luxurious new vessel Icon of the Seas is nearing completion in the Turku shipyard on Finland's southwestern coast, its maiden voyage scheduled for January 2024.

Published on Aug 09, 2023 05:40 pm IST

Govt floats draft national cruise tourism policy

Cruise tourism is a nature-based segment of tourism that utilizes a country’s seas, rivers, and canals to offer overnight and same-day cruises (File Photo)

Updated on Jun 27, 2023 07:17 pm IST

Goa hosts G20 tourism working group's concluding and fourth meeting on June 19

Goa hosts G20 tourism working group's concluding and fourth meet on June 19

Updated on Jun 19, 2023 05:48 pm IST

Maiden cruise vessel for Indian tourists reaches Hambantota port in Sri Lanka

Maiden cruise vessel for Indian tourists reaches Hambantota port in Sri Lanka

Published on Jun 08, 2023 02:59 pm IST

MV Empress, India's first international cruise, sets sail for Sri Lanka

The MV Empress is India’s only International cruise.

Published on Jun 06, 2023 11:16 am IST

Cruise bookings may cancel at Italy's Po River due to a desperately dry summer

Boats lie on the dried shipyard on the Po River in Torricella, near Cremona, Italy, Italy's largest river is already as low as it was last summer, sparking fears of precariously dry months ahead. Cruise bookings may cancel at Italy's Po River due to a desperately dry summer

Published on Apr 24, 2023 04:35 pm IST

Around the world for 3 years: This cruise will cover 135 nations. Check package

The cruise will spend 98 days in South America and Antarctica.

Published on Mar 05, 2023 02:10 pm IST

Himachal Pradesh to boost tourist attraction with house boats in dams and lakes

Himachal Pradesh to boost tourist attraction with house boats in dams and lakes

Updated on Feb 24, 2023 05:44 pm IST

Turkey travel alert: Tips on taking a cruise along the Turquoise Coast

Turkey travel alert: Tips on taking a cruise along the Turquoise Coast

Updated on Jan 18, 2023 04:57 pm IST

Singapore cruise: The perfect way to explore the city and its surroundings

Singapore cruise: The perfect way to explore the city and its surroundings

Updated on Jan 07, 2023 07:48 pm IST

Venezuela greets first European cruise ship in 15 years to build tourism sector

Tourists of different nationalities from European countries come ashore from the MS Amadea cruise ship at the port of El Guamache on Isla Margarita, Nueva Esparta state, Venezuela. The German cruise ship MS Amadea is the first to arrive on the Venezuelan Caribbean island after 15 years.

Published on Jan 04, 2023 10:55 am IST

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