As Indians take to cruise holidays in a big way, will there be a price to pay in damage to marine ecosystems and fragile coastlines?
Cruising may be considered a holiday option best suited to senior citizens worldwide but, in India, Gen Z, millennials and young working professionals are displaying a strong appetite for voyages, often as part of multigenerational groups, according to the India Holiday Report 2023, published by travel companies Thomas Cook India and SOTC India.
“Cruises represent a unique value proposition for Indians: an all-inclusive holiday without the hassle of multiple check-in/check-out and transfers,” says Rajeev Kale, president and country head, leisure travel for Thomas Cook India.
