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Rebecca Gibson |
Costa Cruises is to base Costa neoClassica in Mumbai, India between 16 December 2016 and 18 march 2017.
Marking the first time the cruise line has homeported a ship in India, the deployment will see Costa neoClassica offering weekly sailings to destinations such as Goa and Cochin in India, as well as the Maldives and Colombo in Sri Lanka.
“We are delighted to bring cruising to Indians at their doorstep,” said Buhdy Bok, president of Costa Group, “For many travellers, the holiday often starts after some sort of a long journey. Now like never before, Indians will have the opportunity to start holidaying – right from their doorstep – from India's largest metropolis, Mumbai.”
Costa neoClassica will be the first large cruise ship that sails between Mumbai and the Maldives.
“It is a proud moment for us to have Costa neoClassica to be homeported at India’s premier Mumbai Port,” said Sanjay Bhatia, the port’s chairman. “The Mumbai Port has long been the principal gateway to India, playing a crucial role in sea trade and the development of the national economy, trade and commerce, and the prosperity of Mumbai city in particular.”
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