CRUISE LINES HAVE STARTED MAKING A CONCIOUS EFFORT TO REDUCE THEIR CARBON FOOTPRINT. Many cruise lines are designing some of their new ships to run Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) which is more environmentally friendly as its one of cleanest burning marine fuels. LNG fuel helps reduce a cruise ship’s carbon emission by approximately 30% and largely eliminates particulate matter from the ship’s exhaust. The first passenger ship to employ LNG was...

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...

After two years of a life-altering pandemic, the world in general has been fervently hoping and looking forward to better days ahead.  And for those of us who are cruise aficionados, the pandemic might have put a stop to our cruise vacation plans, but there is no stopping the wheel of innovation and changes fueling the global cruise industry. The world’s leading cruise lines have gone ahead with designing and building...

Cruising as an industry has always been subjected to both – the world’s admiration for it’s ever-increasing scale of grandeur and innovation, and censure for the startling figures associated with marine pollution. Like everything else, the global cruising industry has taken this in stride, with their newest vessels designed with the key focus of reducing emissions. Leading cruise liners have launched ships in the recent years that run on Liquified...

First time cruisers can be a little overwhelmed with all the decisions to make when planning a cruise and apprehensive too about what to expect onboard the ship. However, once you’ve experienced cruising, you will be hard pressed to find a vacation option more comforting, rejuvenating and relaxing. This blog is an attempt to help first time cruisers navigate these waters, and make your experience on your cruise as smooth,...

Crurientation (Cruise Orientation) Travel is an exciting, awaited and an integral part of life. People form some of their most cherished memories when they travel. Seeing new lands, exploring different cultures and cuisines with your loved ones is what most people look forward to all year. Those few days that provide an escape form the rudimentary monotony of one’s daily lives and gives people enough momentum to work through the year...