The prevailing year of 2019 is going to be the record year for cruise tourism, launching maximum number of ocean liners till date.India is no way far behind. Yesterday Subhash Chandra’s Essel Group promoted Zen Cruises joined this group by launching its first brand ‘Jalesh Cruises’ – a multi-destination cruise line with an enthralling launching ceremony.
Being the first cruise ship under the brand, ‘Jalesh (Lord of water)’ with the capacity of accommodating 2000 passengers, is to offer the vacationers, wedding planners, corporates, and event organisers a best of entertainment shows, adventure activities and exotic authentic cuisines packed with international hospitality on the waters.Its services are specially designed with an Indian touch.
In its special features, the ship includes exclusively designed rooms for elderly and differently abled passengers.
As it will serve as a domestic as well as an international liner, the Indian destinations it’s going to cover are Chennai, Kochi, Mormugoa, Mumbai, Vizag and its international destinations cover Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Colombo, Muscat, Penang, Ras Al Khaimah and Singapore.
Jurgen Bailom, the president and CEO of Zen Cruises said, “Keeping intact the spirit, culture and values of ‘Incredible India’, Zen Cruises will be a leading cruise liner for Indian holiday makers in both domestic and international waters. With best of culinary experiences, accommodation, wellness and retail therapy, adventure and entertainment, it will immensely contribute to the growth of tourism and allied businesses in India.”
With that of luxury, the best part of Jalesh Cruises would be its relatively affordable cost. As Bailom says, “Cruising is only for rich people, is a myth now and it is very affordable today. At Jalesh, all activities on board including Broadway shows are covered under the leading prices of INR 10,000 only. I think it is the best value for money vacation you can enjoy in India. It is because of these reasons Indians are going to love it. It’s simply a home away from home.”
In India, only a few companies have tried their hand in cruise tourism successfully. Some months back, India’s first domestic cruise ‘Angria’ has been launched to offer the thrills of cruising between Mumbai and Goa. Homogeneously ‘Jalesh’ with its domestic as well as international services targets a million Indian customers by 2025.
