Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel Strengthen Luxury Cruise Portfolio

Cruise holidays are witnessing growing popularity among Indian travellers, driven by a rising preference for immersive, experience-led vacations that combine multiple destinations and luxury hospitality. Recognizing this growing trend, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India's leading omnichannel travel services company, and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have strengthened their luxury cruise holiday portfolio with curated ocean and expedition voyages across Europe, the Mediterranean, Antarctica and the Arctic.

The expanded portfolio brings together iconic ocean voyages, premium Mediterranean sailings and expeditionled experiences, complemented by thoughtfully curated land itineraries. Highlights include journeys aboard the legendary Queen Mary 2, luxury Mediterranean cruises across France, Italy, Spain and Greece, all-inclusive Antarctica expedition cruises featuring Zodiac excursions and guided shore landings, and the Arctic Delights - Northern Lights Special, combining a unique Icebreaker Cruise with spectacular fjords, Lapland adventures and opportunities to witness the magical Aurora Borealis. Designed as seamless end-to-end holidays, each itinerary includes flights, hotels, transfers, sightseeing and cruise experiences, allowing travellers to discover multiple destinations.

Backed by partnerships with leading international cruise operators and the Companies' extensive destination expertise, Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel offer professionally curated cruise holidays that combine worldclass cruising with immersive onshore experiences. The portfolio caters to a diverse range of travellers-from couples and families to multi-generational groups and affluent explorers seeking distinctive, once-in-a-lifetime journeys, delivering the convenience and assurance of a single trusted travel partner from planning through to return.

Featured Cruise Experiences

Queen Mary 2 - United Kingdom

Experience the timeless elegance of Cunard's iconic flagship with signature White Star Service. Cunard Line markets itself with high-end elegance; industry experts and passengers generally view the experience as premium and true Royalty, reserving true luxury status for its high-end suite accommodations.

Mediterranean Cruises - France, Italy, Spain & Greece

Discover vibrant coastal cities, idyllic islands, celebrated gastronomy, renowned wine regions and rich cultural heritage while enjoying premium cruising with Costa and MSC cruise lines across the Mediterranean. Select winter departures offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds, making them ideal for leisurely exploration.

Antarctica Expedition Cruises

Designed for adventure-seeking travellers, these all-inclusive expeditions include a stay in Buenos Aires, flights to Ushuaia and luxury voyages aboard purpose-built polar expedition vessels such as Swan Hellenic and Atlas Expedition. Guests enjoy expertly guided Zodiac excursions, shore landings and extraordinary encounters with penguins, whales, seals and other Antarctic wildlife.

Arctic Delights - Northern Lights Special with Icebreaker Cruise

An unforgettable Arctic journey featuring a unique Icebreaker Cruise, spectacular Norwegian fjords, Lapland adventures and opportunities to witness the magical Northern Lights. The itinerary spans Tromsø, Stokmarknes, Narvik, Kiruna, Rovaniemi, Kemi and Helsinki, bringing together breathtaking Arctic landscapes, immersive Nordic experiences and one of the world's most extraordinary winter adventures.

Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head - Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said, "Cruise holidays are entering an exciting phase in India as travellers increasingly view the journey itself as an integral part of their holiday. Beyond traditional sightseeing, today's travellers are seeking thoughtfully designed itineraries that combine multiple destinations, distinctive onboard experiences and immersive exploration. Our strengthened cruise portfolio reflects this evolution, bringing together iconic ocean voyages and extraordinary expedition experiences across Europe, the Mediterranean, Antarctica and the Arctic. Through our partnerships with leading global cruise operators and curated land experiences, we are enabling Indian travellers to discover some of the world's most sought-after cruise destinations through one seamless holiday."

Mr. SD Nandakumar, President & Country Head - Holidays & Corporate Tours, SOTC Travel, said, "Cruise holidays offer a compelling travel proposition by bringing together relaxation, exploration, premium hospitality and the convenience of experiencing multiple destinations in a single journey. This makes them increasingly relevant to a wide spectrum of travellers-from couples and families to multi-generational groups and those seeking unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Our expanded portfolio offers customers greater choice across cruise formats and destinations, while our end-to-end holiday solutions, backed by thoughtfully curated land experiences, ensure every aspect of the journey is seamless, convenient and memorable."

Shares of Thomas Cook (India) Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 103.75 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 105.85. The total number of shares traded during the day was 28422 in over 391 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 107.05 and intraday low of 103.50. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 2978520.00.

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