Redefining entertainment
Ark Travels is excited to bring ‘The Big Bang Nautical Fiesta’ to the trade in alliance with Star Cruises that will have two sailings onboard SuperStar Gemini.
An entertainment cruise called ‘The Big Bang Nautical Fiesta’ is available for the trade to be sold to tourists who are looking to have a carnival at sea. Mumbai-based Ark Travels is excited to bring this special ‘The Big Bang Nautical Fiesta’ cruise to the travel agents as it will be the first entertainment cruise by Ark Travels in alliance with Star Cruises. Kishan Biyani, MD, Ark Travels, says, “We are introducing a new concept of entertainment cruises for which we have chartered two sailing of SuperStar Gemini ex Singapore on August 10, 2016 and August 14, 2016. These sailings will add more fun, entertainment and food in addition to the normal inclusions onboard Star Cruises.”
The 2016, sailing is a normal two night’s cruise to Port Klang and August 14, 2016, is a three nights sailing to Penang and Port Klang. He added that Star Cruises has been over the years recognised as a brand among the masses and it understands the needs of the Indian customers. “They are flexible in their approach, thus lending support to the corporate companies as well as the travel fraternity. Be it an Indian wedding or a product launch or a film shooting, Star Cruises has satisfied all segments and delivered on all counts,” Biyani adds.
Speaking about the fun quotient onboard this exclusive cruise, Anju Tandon, CEO, Ark Travels, says, “There will be Bollywood/Tollywood celebrities onboard to perform and entertain the guests. A carnival onboard has been planned with party games and pool games all day long. The cruises promise all-night fun with ‘War of the DJs’ on the open deck. Guests can party till the wee hours of the morning. It will be an ideal place for people to celebrate the long weekend or special occasions with family and friends. We are educating our trade partners and are looking for tremendous support from them as it is one of the first of its kind with loads of fun and games.”
According to Biyani, cruise tourism has grown by 14 per cent last year and he is expecting a growth of 8 to 10 per cent in the year 2016. Dream Cruises is touching Mumbai port in October this year. Star Cruises is showcasing its newest ship, its offering an opportunity for Indians to sail ex-Mumbai to CMB and Singapore. Ark Travels expects the numbers to grow from India with Dream Cruises sailing ex-Nansha from November.