Cruise ship holidays: Affordable and accessible than ever before

Make a short Mumbai-Goa trip or travel for days as the ship takes you to multiple cities

MV Empress made history on June 5. India’s first international cruise ship was launched that day, sailing from Chennai to Sri Lanka.

A cruise ship takes passengers to various cities, giving them a chance to see more in luxury. “Cruises are very convenient. No matter how many cities/countries you visit, you sleep in the same comfortable bed. And you don’t have to pack/unpack your trunk all the time,” Ahilya Ahuja, an investment banker who has traveled on cruise ships over the years.

"Also, they give you a wide choice—you can have dinner in an evening dress or just