Classic holidays planned end to end, from route and stay selection to travel support.
Cruise Holidays at Taro Voyages is an all-inclusive ocean package service for travelers, covering Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Southeast Asia itineraries across large ships, small luxury ships, and expedition ships.
You unpack once, and the world comes to you. Every morning you wake up in a new destination — ancient ports, volcanic islands, glacier fjords — and every evening you return to your floating home with all its comforts intact. There is a rhythm to cruise travel that land trips simply cannot replicate: the quiet chug of engines as you drift away from Barcelona at midnight, the salt air sharpening as the coastline recedes, the dining room filling with the easy chatter of people who have all spent the day marvelling at the same city.
We have sailed on dozens of cruise itineraries, walked through the ships, assessed the cabins, tested the food, and evaluated the shore excursions. When we recommend a cruise line or itinerary, it comes from experience rather than a brochure. We know which ships have genuinely good Indian vegetarian options, which cabin categories are genuinely worth upgrading, and which shore excursions are worth the money versus which ones you should skip in favour of exploring independently.
For Indian travellers specifically, cruising presents unique considerations: vegetarian meal availability, port connectivity from Indian cities, visa requirements at each port, Indian currency exchange points, and finding shore excursions that are paced for families rather than designed for twenty-somethings. We navigate all of this for you, producing a document for every booking that maps out every port, every visa requirement, every recommended excursion, and every vegetarian restaurant in walking distance of the pier.
The cruise market has changed dramatically in the last decade. Ultra-large ships now carry 6,000 passengers with theme parks, surf simulators, and Broadway shows — ideal for families who want infinite entertainment. Small luxury ships carry 200–500 guests with butler service, expedition naturalists, and access to ports that larger vessels cannot enter. Expedition ships carry 50–100 adventurers to Antarctica, the Galápagos, and the Arctic. We work across all three categories and help you find the style that matches who you are as a traveller.
What has not changed is the fundamental magic of waking up somewhere new. The Mediterranean from the sea is a fundamentally different Mediterranean than from the land — you arrive at Dubrovnik from the water, the medieval walls rising from the Adriatic like a film set, and no airport transfer has ever delivered that feeling.
On a cruise, the journey itself is the destination — and every horizon reveals a new reason to fall in love with the world.
The Mediterranean Sea is an intercontinental sea lying between Europe, Asia and Africa, almost entirely enclosed by land: the Levant to the east, Anatolia and Southern Europe to the north, and North Africa to the south. To its west, the Strait of Gibraltar — only 14 kilometres wide — connects it to the Atlantic Ocean, separating the Iberian Peninsula from Morocco; the Bosporus links it to the Black Sea through Turkey in the northeast, and the Suez Canal connects it to the Red Sea in the southeast.
Geirangerfjorden, or the Geiranger Fjord, lies in the Sunnmøre region of Møre og Romsdal county in Norway, entirely within Stranda Municipality. It runs 15 kilometres as a branch off the Sunnylvsfjorden, which is itself a branch of the larger Storfjorden, and the small village of Geiranger sits at its end, where the Geirangelva river empties into the fjord.
Crete is Greece's largest and most populous island, the 89th-largest island in the world and the fifth-largest in the Mediterranean after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus and Corsica. It lies about 100 kilometres south of the Peloponnese and roughly 300 kilometres southwest of Anatolia, covering 8,450 square kilometres with a coastline of 1,046 kilometres. The island bounds the southern edge of the Aegean Sea, with the Sea of Crete to its north and the Libyan Sea to its south, stretching 260 kilometres from west to east while remaining narrow — spanning only about half a degree of latitude — from north to south.
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What Cruise Holidays actually plans and arranges.
Rome, Barcelona, Athens, Dubrovnik, Istanbul — iconic cities accessible from the water. Sun-drenched ports, ancient ruins, and world-class cuisine on every shore. Wander the Uffizi in the morning and be back aboard for sunset drinks before Florence even knows you were there.
Singapore, Penang, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok — vibrant Asia from the sea. Perfect for Indian travellers with easy flight connectivity, familiar spice palettes, and no complex visa requirement. The best introduction to cruising for a first-timer.
The world's most dramatic scenery. Geirangerfjord, Flåm, Bergen — glaciers, waterfalls, and midnight sun in summer. In winter, the Northern Lights dance above your ship while you stand on deck in three layers and wonder why you ever stayed in a hotel.
Turquoise water, white sand beaches, rum punch, and reef snorkelling. Effortless island hopping at its most hedonistic best — Cozumel, Cayman, Jamaica, Nassau, and beyond in a single sailing.
Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete — the Aegean at its most mythical. Small-ship cruises reach Oia's clifftop sunsets and Lindos's acropolis without the crowds that buses deliver. The best way to see Greece is from the sea.
Antarctica, Arctic Svalbard, Galápagos — small expedition ships with ice-hardened hulls, expert naturalists, and zodiac landings on shores that see fewer than 10,000 visitors a year. For the traveller who has run out of frontiers — and then found more.
Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, and St. Petersburg in a single sailing. Midsummer nights, medieval old towns, Viking heritage, and amber-lit harbours that smell of pine and the sea.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Mumbai — cruises that feel designed for Indian travellers. Incredible architecture, gold souks, Bollywood nights on deck, and the familiar warmth of the Arabian Sea.
Zanzibar, Mombasa, Mahé, Mauritius — the Indian Ocean at its most languorous. Coral reefs, spice islands, and a pace of life so gentle that two weeks feels like two months.
Silversea, Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas — all-inclusive, butler-serviced, every cabin a suite. The ratio of crew to passenger is higher than most 5-star hotels. Not a cruise. An address at sea.
The ultimate — 80 to 120 days circumnavigating the globe, every ocean, every continent. We have clients who have done three. Each one, they say, is their best decision ever made.
Overwater bungalows are extraordinary. But a small luxury ship that moves between atolls — different lagoon every day, private snorkelling, chef-prepared sunset dinners on the aft deck — is something else entirely.
Every service starts with a human brief and turns into a confirmed scope only after the route, inclusions, and budget band make sense.
Share traveller profile, dates, budget comfort, non-negotiables, and any safety or logistics constraints.
Taro shortlists the right destinations, stays, experiences, routing, and supplier options for this service.
The team refines inclusions, exclusions, quote basis, documents, payment milestones, and cancellation terms.
Travel support stays attached through the journey, with coordination for changes, local assistance, and follow-ups.
Yes. Most major cruise lines (Royal Caribbean, MSC, Norwegian, Celebrity) offer vegetarian and vegan options at main dining rooms. Jain food requires advance notice of 48–72 hours — we confirm this when booking. Indian curry dishes are available on several lines. We specifically vet this for every booking and issue a written confirmation of the arrangement.
A Schengen visa is required for most Mediterranean cruises as the ship visits Schengen-zone ports. We handle this application as part of your cruise booking. Some itineraries only visit Turkey and Greece (non-Schengen), which may require separate visas. We review every port individually and produce a port-by-port visa requirement document for every guest.
Standard cruise fares include accommodation, all meals at main dining rooms, entertainment (shows, live music, comedy, lectures), and access to ship facilities (pools, gym, sun decks). Not included (typically): specialty restaurants, alcoholic beverages, shore excursions, WiFi, casino, and gratuities. We provide a clear breakdown of included vs. billable items for every sailing, along with a realistic daily budget for extras.
Absolutely — many cruise lines are designed for families with dedicated kids' clubs, pools, activities, and entertainment. Royal Caribbean, MSC, and Norwegian are particularly excellent for families, with age-specific programmes from toddler to teen. We recommend specific family-friendly ships based on your children's ages and interests.
The ship will not wait. You must make your own way to the next port at your own expense, which can cost ₹50,000–2 lakh depending on location. We always ensure shore excursion timing includes a 30–45 minute buffer before ship departure, and we brief you on the emergency contacts and recommended taxi services at every port of call.
An inside cabin offers the best value if you plan to spend most time ashore or at ship facilities. Ocean view adds natural light without the extra spend. A balcony cabin is worth every rupee if your itinerary includes scenic sailing — Norwegian fjords, the Greek caldera, or the Caribbean at sunrise from your private deck. We advise on cabin position (mid-ship, higher deck) to minimise motion.
Yes — we design pre- and post-cruise land programmes for most itineraries. A Mediterranean cruise can be paired with 3 nights in Barcelona before embarkation or 4 nights touring Tuscany after disembarkation in Rome. We handle all logistics, including airport transfers and hotel bookings, as a seamless package.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended and, for some itineraries, required. Medical evacuation from mid-ocean or medical care on board can be extremely expensive. Cruise-specific insurance also covers missed port departures, itinerary changes, and cabin confinement due to illness. We advise on appropriate policies for every itinerary.
Most cruise lines welcome guests from infants to centenarians. Some expedition cruises have a minimum age of 12–16 due to zodiac landing requirements. Luxury cruises often have a minimum age of 18 for sailings without family-oriented programming. We match you to the right sailing for your group's composition.
Royal Caribbean, MSC, and Norwegian Cruise Line are consistently popular with Indian families due to their Indian food options, multi-religion prayer rooms, family cabin configurations, and extensive children's entertainment. For Indian-departure cruises (Dubai/Mumbai), Costa Cruises and Resorts World Cruises are specifically designed for Indian guests.
Absolutely — cruising is one of the most comfortable travel formats for senior travellers. You unpack once, meals come to you, medical facilities are on board, and mobility aids are accommodated throughout. Princess Cruises, Holland America, and Regent Seven Seas are particularly excellent for older guests who value a relaxed pace and refined service.
For popular itineraries like the Norwegian Fjords in summer or the Mediterranean in July–August, book 6–9 months in advance to secure the best cabin choices. Last-minute deals exist (30–60 days out) but cabin selection is limited. For expedition cruises like Antarctica, book 12–18 months ahead — berths are genuinely scarce on the best small ships.
Send dates, travellers, preferred style, and the level of support you need. The team will return with a practical route and quote basis before any booking step.