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The event saw the launch of Festa Italiana 2016 in Mumbai and celebrated the upcoming homeporting of the Costa neoClassica in Mumbai from December 2016.
For the first time, Indians can embark on a cruiseliner from Mumbai and travel to destinations within India such as Goa and Cochin and also to Maldives and Colombo. Costa neoClassica would perform a series of weekly sailings from December 16, 2016 to March 18, 2017.
Speaking about the launch, Buhdy Bok, President of Costa Group Asia said, “We are delighted to bring cruising to Indians at their doorstep. For many travellers, the holiday often starts after some sort of a long journey. Now like never before, Indians will have the opportunity to start holidaying — right from their door-step, from India’s largest metropolis, Mumbai.”
Commenting on the home porting of Costa neoClassica in Mumbai Port, Sanjay Bhatia, Chairman of Mumbai Port said, “It is a proud moment for us to have Costa neoClassica to be homeported at India’s premier Mumbai Port. The Mumbai Port has long been the principal gateway to India, playing a crucial role in sea trade and the development of the national economy, trade & commerce and the prosperity of Mumbai city in particular.”
Costa neoClassica would be the very first large cruise ship that cruises between Mumbai and the Maldives. This classic cruise ship would have a total of 654 cabins (with a capacity for 1700 passengers), including sea view cabins and suites with private balconies. Fully-equipped with a Casino, Theatre, Disco, Ballroom, Grand Bar, it aims to provide plenty in entertainment.
Nalini Gupta, Managing Director, Lotus Destinations (GSA of Costa Cruises India) feels that the modern Indian traveller is now seeking a different kind of thrill and cruise holidays are now featuring on the Indian traveller’s ‘must-experience’ list. She further adds, “The fact that Indians can now embark directly from Mumbai, not only makes the process hassle-free and visa-free, but also saves the traveller costs and time.”
Source: travelnewsdigest.in