The Digital Travellers's video: Cruises coming to Mumbai in November 2023

The season for Mumbai and India as a whole is set to commence in November, with several international cruise ships including Indian ports as part of their Asian itineraries. Among these, and are the favoured destinations, witnessing the majority of cruise ships making overnight stops. As an example, the Crystal Symphony by Crystal Cruises, accommodating 1040 passengers, is scheduled to make a stop in India, arriving in Mumbai on November 7th. Following closely, the Resilient Lady by Virgin Voyages, with a capacity of 2860 passengers, will reach Mumbai on November 9th. Meanwhile, the Celebrity Edge operated by Celebrity Cruises, boasting a passenger capacity of 3373, is set to arrive in Mumbai on November 16th. Lastly, the Azamara Journey, a vessel from Azamara Cruises, will grace Mumbai with its presence on November 24. Notably, Cordelia Cruises’ Empress ship already repositioned itself to Mumbai in September, preparing for the upcoming season. Additionally, the Italian cruise brand - Costa Cruises, will contribute to the excitement by deploying the Costa Serena alongside the Empress for exclusive India sailings over the course of two months. Certainly the cruise industry, in India is, on the brink of an era. To maximise its potential it will be vital to focus on improving infrastructure. This will not only attract more global cruise companies to touch Indian ports but also guarantee a successful future beyond 2024.