ETW Staff – Mumbai
Monarch Cruise is all set to give its clients a live extravaganza of both cricket and Bollywood events at high sea in 2017. Recently in Mumbai, Aussie cricket stars Shane Warne and Brett Lee showcased the cruise experience from Monarch, which aims to bring together the best of Bollywood and cricket. The two cricket icons gave the audience a preview of the kind of entertainment they will experience on board. Somesh Jagga, CEO, Monarch Cruise presented the luxurious experience that the cruise will offer, which has an inventory of 800 cabins. Elaborating on the concept of Monarch Cruise, Somesh Jagga said, “Throughout this cruise, we will bring to Indian travellers the ultimate luxury cruising lifestyle in a way that is truly unique. We are delighted to have with us several of the personalities who will be on board the Monarch Cruise. We’re sure that the cruise will give travellers the experience of what it will be like to meet their favourite cricket stars and celebrities in person.”
The cruise offers seven different itineraries with four seven-day legs, two 13-day legs, and one 26-day experience for the cruise enthusiasts. Departing from Singapore on March 5, 2017, the ship will course through Kuala Lumpur, Phuket, Penang, Colombo and Cochin before reaching Mumbai and retracing the route back to Singapore. As per the initial reports, ticket sales have been very strong, with selected cabin types already selling out. Other stars and personalities scheduled to be on board the Monarch Cruise include Kumar Sangakkara, Brendon McCullum, Graeme Smith, Jacques Kallis, Dean Jones, Michael Bevan, etc. From red carpet gala events, shore entertainment, destinations views, gourmet meals, Monarch aims to bring to Indian globetrotters a unique cruise experience.