Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its group company SOTC Travel have expanded their luxury cruise holiday offerings, responding to the growing interest among Indian travellers in experience-driven vacations that combine multiple destinations with premium hospitality.

The enhanced portfolio features curated ocean and expedition cruises across Europe, the Mediterranean, Antarctica and the Arctic, along with specially designed land itineraries. The offerings include voyages on the iconic Queen Mary 2, luxury cruises covering France, Italy, Spain and Greece, Antarctica expeditions with Zodiac excursions and guided shore landings, and an Arctic itinerary combining an icebreaker cruise, Norwegian fjords, Lapland experiences and Northern Lights viewing.

The companies are offering end-to-end holiday packages covering flights, hotels, transfers, sightseeing and cruise experiences. The portfolio is designed to cater to couples, families, multi-generational groups and affluent travellers seeking distinctive and premium travel experiences.

The Antarctica packages include stays in Buenos Aires, flights to Ushuaia and expedition cruises aboard specialised polar vessels, with opportunities to explore the region and encounter wildlife such as penguins, whales and seals.

The Arctic offering includes destinations such as Tromso, Stokmarknes, Narvik, Kiruna, Rovaniemi, Kemi and Helsinki, alongside an icebreaker cruise and opportunities to view the Northern Lights.

Thomas Cook India said its partnerships with international cruise operators, combined with its destination expertise, will help deliver seamless cruise holidays that integrate luxury cruising with onshore experiences.

Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India), said travellers are increasingly looking at the journey itself as an important part of their holiday and seeking itineraries that combine multiple destinations with distinctive onboard and immersive experiences.

SOTC Travel President & Country Head – Holidays & Corporate Tours SD Nandakumar said cruise holidays are gaining relevance among a broad range of travellers as they combine relaxation, exploration and premium hospitality while allowing visitors to experience multiple destinations in a single trip.