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International cruise liners back in India after two yrs led by Viking Mars

The six-month old ship operated by Switzerland-based cruise operator Viking will dock at Mumbai on Nov 13 enroute to Thailand. It is carrying 800 passengers

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Aneesh Phadnis Mumbai
International cruise ships are returning to India after a span of two years, bringing cheer to shipping and tourism authorities.

Viking Mars will be the first to dock at Mumbai port on November 13 en route to Thailand. The six-month-old ship operated by Switzerland-based cruise operator Viking is carrying about 800 passengers.

In all, 28 cruise liners will transit Mumbai port between November and May. Many of these ships will also dock at Mormugao (Goa) and Cochin ports en route to their final destination.

“International cruise companies are optimistic about the Indian market. In fact, operators believe that the market

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