Why Is India’s Cruise Market Just Getting Started?

BTTV’s Aastha Chopra spoke to the leadership of Cordelia Cruises on the sidelines of the company’s IPO announcement.

The discussion covered the utilisation of IPO proceeds, expansion plans, India’s growing cruise tourism market, affordability of cruise vacations, and the company’s vision for the future. The management highlighted how cruise tourism remains an underpenetrated segment in India despite strong demand and growing interest from younger travellers.

The company also shared its outlook on the sector’s growth, government support for cruise tourism, and revealed plans to add two more ships to its fleet as it expands operations across Indian waters.