(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- To get a pie of the rapidly developing cruise tourism in Asia, an Indian business group has launched the country's first cruise liner. Jalesh Cruises launched earlier this month will be sailing to Muscat as well other GCC states as part of its winter schedule in December this year.
Subhash Chandra-owned Essel Group's cruise business, Zen Cruises, announced that its cruise line, Jalesh Cruises, will begin its first sail on April 17 from Mumbai as its homeport. Jalesh Cruises will offer on shore destinations and excursions across Indian port cities including Chennai, Kochi, Mormugoa, Mumbai, Vizag and international locations including Muscat, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Colombo, Penang and Singapore onboard its vessel Karnika.
The multi-destination cruise line will offer entertainment shows, adventure activities and authentic cuisines packed with international hospitality on the high sea, the company said. Starting December, Karnika will start eight day/seven night trips, beginning in Mumbai while ending in Dubai. After leaving Mumbai, it will be at high seas for two days and then stop in Muscat before heading for Dubai. The first Karnika has a capacity to accommodate 2,000 passengers and the ratio of the passengers to crew is 3:1.
Speaking at the launch in Mumbai, Jurgen Bailom, president and CEO, Zen Cruises, said, 'Zen Cruises is pioneering cruise holidays for Indian passengers in both domestic and international waters. 'Our premiere brand Jalesh Cruises believes in upholding the spirit, culture and values of 'Incredible India' by contributing to the growth of tourism and allied businesses. Jalesh Cruises will offer a wholesome experience to cruisers,' Bailom said.
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