Maldives welcomes first cruise ship following regulatory overhaul
Maldives recently welcomed the Italian-flagged cruise ship AIDA, carrying 2,139 tourists. Operated primarily for Swiss, Austrian, and German visitors, the ship arrived on December 8, 2024, from Muscat, Oman. This visit marks the first cruise ship arrival since regulatory changes were implemented at the request of the Maldives Association of Yacht Agents (MAYA). The AIDA’s […]
Maldives loses cruise line business to neighbouring destinations over high taxes
Cruise liners have stopped arriving in the Maldives due to increased costs stemming from the imposition of Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST) on tourists. This development has significantly impacted the operations of agents facilitating cruise line visits to the Maldives. Under a regulation introduced during the previous government, cruise tourists are required to pay […]
Costa Cruises announces cruise from Mumbai to Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Europe’s leading cruising company, Costa Cruises, has announced the launch of its cruise service from Mumbai to the Maldives. The cruise ship, named Costa neoClassica, will start its maiden voyage from Mumbai on 16 December, and continue its series of weekly cruises until 18th March 2017. This will be the first time a major cruise […]
