BTI PICKS: CRUISE LINERS THAT INDIANS LOVE

COSTA CRUISES

An Italian cruise liner founded in 1854, Costa Cruises’ fourteen ships, which all sail under the Italian flag, provide itineraries sailing to countries globally. In India, the liner cruises to between Kochi-Maldives, Mumbai-Maldives and Mumbai-Kochi. costacruiseindia.com

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE

Based in the US, Norwegian Cruise Line is the thirdlargest cruise liner in the world in passenger numbers. The Mediterranean, South America, Panama Canal and Hawaii and Africa are some of the destinations it cruises to. ncl.com

ANGRIYA CRUISES

As India’s first domestic cruise liner, Angriya makes voyages on the Mumbai-Goa sea route and along the pristine Konkan Coast. The liner operates a luxurious seven-deck, 131-meter long passenger ship built in Japan. angriyacruises.com

GENTING HONG KONG

A member of the Malaysian Genting Group, Genting Hong Kong owns Crystal Cruises (South America, Alaska, Antarctica etc), Dream Cruises (Australia, Brunei, Cambodia etc) and Star Cruises (Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taipei etc). It has a wide presence across the world. gentinghk.com

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES

Founded in Norway in 1968, Royal Caribbean Cruises is the second largest cruise liner in the world in passenger numbers. With a wide presence across the globe, it sails to more than 300 destinations including Mexico, The Bahamas, Europe and Alaska. royalcaribbean.com