Survey finds European cruise interest among Indian travelers

A YouGov survey commissioned by Royal Caribbean found that 67% of Indian respondents viewed exploring multiple European destinations on a cruise as appealing. The research covered India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Among respondents in India, 45% identified easier access to multiple destinations as a perceived benefit of cruising in Europe. Safety and comfort followed at 42%, while 40% cited included meals and entertainment and 39% pointed to avoiding airport procedures such as check-in, security and delays.

Across all five markets, nearly nine in 10 respondents reported at least one challenge associated with traveling between multiple destinations in Europe. For Indian respondents, trains were the preferred way to travel around the region at 25%, with cruises and short-haul flights each selected by 24%.

Italy led European destination wish lists among surveyed Indian travelers at 51%, followed by France at 48%, the United Kingdom at 45% and Spain at 30%.

Royal Caribbean said Legend of the Seas offers Mediterranean travel from Barcelona and Rome’s Civitavecchia port. The company lists calls including Palma de Mallorca, Provence, Florence, Rome and Naples/Capri.