Resorts World Cruises will be expanding its footprint to India with the debut and homeport deployment of the Resorts World One cruise ship in Mumbai from 5 March until 1 June 2025.
Three Weekly Roundtrip Cruises from Mumbai International Cruise Terminal – Resorts World One will depart from the soon to be completed Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at the Ballard Pier Extension (BPX) berth of the Mumbai Port with three weekly roundtrip cruise itineraries. These include the 2 Night Weekend High Seas Cruise departing on Fridays; the 3 Night Lakshadweep Cruise to Agatti Island departing on Sundays; and the 2 Night Goa Cruise departing on Wednesdays.
“In support of the recently announced “Cruise Bharat Mission” by the Indian Government and the new world-class Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, we are excited to further boost India’s cruise tourism sector and bring the Resorts World One cruise ship to homeport in Mumbai,” said Michael Goh, President of Resorts World Cruises.
“Mumbai is the main gateway to cruising in India and Indians will have the convenience of departing from their ‘doorsteps’, without the need to fly to another country”, he added.
Resorts World One will offer certified vegetarian and Jain cuisine.
Resorts World Cruises is a well-known cruise brand in India with many Indian passengers taking Fly-Cruise vacations with her ships cruising in Singapore, Dubai, Malacca, Penang, Phuket, Jakarta, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Keelung, Okinawa, Kyushu, Osaka and many other Asian ports.
As an international cruise line that is homegrown in Asia with decades of valuable hospitality experience and expertise, Resorts World Cruises “Knows Asia Best”, catering to diverse ethnic markets across Asia. Resorts World One in Mumbai will provide a variety of exciting offerings and entertainment with world class LIVE performances, exciting thematic cruises, authentic cuisines from around the world, including certified Indian vegetarian, Jain and halal food. Since the launch of the brand in 2022, Resorts World Cruises had won numerous awards and recognitions, such as ‘Best Cruise Line – Asia Pacific’ at the Travel Weekly Asia 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, as well as ‘Best Cruise Line – ‘Cuisine’ three years in a row.Cruise to India’s top coastal destinations – Lakshadweep Agatti Island and Goa – The 3 Night Lakshadweep Cruise departs on Sundays at 9pm, which allow guests to join the cruise after working hours and for passengers flying from other parts of India. Upon departure, passengers can enjoy a full day on the high seas on Monday, relaxing and discovering the exciting onboard activities and facilities. On Tuesday sunrise, the ship will have arrived at the pristine coral atoll of Agatti Island, a hidden gem part of the picturesque Lakshadweep archipelago. Passengers will be welcomed and charmed by the local residents, as they explore the crystal-clear waters of the blue lagoon and long unspoilt ocean beaches.
At the island, passengers can take part in many activities, such as glass bottom boat tours, snorkelling, scuba diving and other water sports; relax and walk along the 7-kilometre beach, enjoy the local seafood or shop for local unique souvenirs. Passengers will return to Mumbai on Wednesday at 4pm.
Besides the Lakshadweep Cruise, passengers can also enjoy the 2 Night Goa Cruise departing on Wednesdays at 10pm with the ship arriving in Goa on Thursday. Under the country’s ‘Incredible India’ tourism campaign, Goa is best described as “Where the sun, sand and susegad collide! Ah, Goa! The very name conjures up images of sun-kissed beaches, swaying palm trees, and a laid-back vibe that is as contagious as a beachside melody.” With its rich history, architecture and mouth-watering cuisine, India’ coastal jewel Goa is one of the best cruise destinations in the world. Passengers will return to Mumbai by 2pm on Friday.
Weekend Sea-cation aboard Resorts World One with the 2 Night High Seas Cruise – For the short weekend getaway, passengers can look forward to an exciting sea-cation with the ship departing on Fridays for the 2 Night Weekend High Seas Cruise. Passengers and parents can plan their cruise vacation without taking any days off from work or children from school, as the ship conveniently departs at 9pm and returns on Sundays at 1pm.
While cruising at sea, passengers can sit back and relax to enjoy the comfort of their rooms, from Interior Staterooms to Oceanview, Balcony staterooms with special benefits, and the luxury suites, “The Palace” – ‘a luxury ship-within-a ship’ private all-suite enclave with exclusive privileges and access to speciality restaurants and 24-hour butler services.
Discover the various international and authentic Indian and Asian cuisines across its 18 onboard restaurants; enjoy the Roman themed Parthenon Pool with a Caesar’s Slide and Jacuzzis, LIVE international stage shows, parties and entertainment, fun virtual games and recreational activities; onboard shopping with a wide selection of brands and products; rejuvenating spas; enrichment workshops; movie nights at sea and more.
Source – Resorts World Cruises