Being cramped up in spaces with no leg-room for up to six hours can be a torturous affair and can be especially challenging in long-duration flights. For now there is some respite for travellers who can scoop out a sizeable amount and some time for such journeys. Vikings Ocean Cruises is bringing two international cruises to and from Mumbai – Mumbai to Bangkok and Athens to Mumbai.
Mumbai to Bangkok cruise
When: 8 September, 2018
Take the scenic route to Bangkok with the new “Across the Bay of Bengal” cruise. Think 16 days, 8 guided tours and five countries with overnights in Mumbai, Colombo and Bangkok. Take the Strait of Malacca to sample culinary and cultural delights in George Town and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Spend a day in Singapore and explore coral reefs and temples in Koh Samui before hitting the markets of Bangkok. Aboard the Viking Orion, set to launch in July 2018, perks for everyone include balcony staterooms, guest lecturers and access to the thermal suite at the Scandi-style spa.
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The Athens to Mumbai cruise is journey handcrafted for history buffs as the 21-day cruise will take the ancient trading route from Greece to India. The Viking Orion will navigate the Mediterranean Sea on what they call Passage to India. The journey will cover 9 guided tours and 6 countries. Passengers would be able to explore the ancient city of Athens, visit the hanging gardens of the ancient port-city of Haifa, the pyramids and the Sphinx in Egypt, while away time in the turquoise waters of Sharm-el-Sheikh, and explore the Frankincense Route of Oman before reaching the shores of Mumbai.
The Mumbai to Bangkok cruise is set to start from September 8, 2018 while the Athens to Mumbai is set the start from August 19, 2018.