For many people, the UAE is synonymous with Dubai. This sci-fi-esque city with its palm-shaped islands is a popular tourist destination. What’s more, it’s a great launch pad for luxury cruises around the Middle East. From Qatar’s bustling Souq Waqif to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center in Abu Dhabi, a cruise is an excellent way to explore this region. November to March is the ideal season for a cruise in...

River cruises has always had a unique charm of their own. Entire civilizations have been built around rivers which are the lifelines of nations and there is no better way to explore the history, culture and scenic beauty of a country or a region than on a river cruise. And sailing by river means enjoying all the conveniences of a traditional cruise, along with all the benefits of inland travel....

It is said India owes the existence of its thriving civilization, and even its name, to the river Indus. And not just her, India is blessed with many major rivers that flow through the length and breadth of the country, breathing life for miles and miles along their riverbanks. The largest of India’s rivers are the Ganga and Brahmaputra, flowing through some of the most fertile regions in the world....

For many of us, cruising remains a distant dream reserved for a fortunate few who can afford to fly overseas to destinations like Singapore, Barcelona, Venice, Miami and Seattle which are hubs for embarking on a cruise vacation. Not any more! Cruising is now closer than you think thanks to Cordelia Cruises, India’s first premier cruise line that launched its year-round operations in India from September 2021 from its dual...

Over the last two decades, the Middle East and most particularly the city of Dubai has shown a staggering level of growth, both in terms of its infrastructure and economy, and for becoming an absolute tourist magnet. The premier city of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is one of the favourite destinations for travellers from India, as it is within a 3 hour flight journey from most cities in India...

After experiencing skyrocketing growth in the last year, the cruising industry has, finally, turned its eyes towards India. And why wouldn’t they? India not only offers a lucrative market of customers yearning to enjoy luxury cruises close to home, it also has a massive coastline stretching over 5,000 kilometres, lined with ports teeming with attractions. And not just within the country, India’s proximity to other Asian ports like Abu Dhabi,...