TIRUN Travel Marketing, India’s leading cruise specialist for over three decades and the exclusive representative of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, has announced a strategic partnership with Air India to launch Fly-Cruise Holidays-a first-of-its-kind initiative that integrates flight and cruise bookings into a single, seamless travel experience.
The collaboration, which went live in November, aims to simplify international cruise vacations for Indian travellers by connecting Air India and Air India Express flights with TIRUN’s portfolio of global cruise brands. The program initially covers embarkation ports such as Singapore and Hong Kong, with plans to expand to Sydney, Los Angeles, and Europe in subsequent phases.
Through this initiative, Indian travellers can now book a unified package that includes domestic flights from their home city, international connections, and the chosen cruise itinerary-all under one itinerary. The approach is designed to remove logistical hurdles and deliver a smooth, door-to-deck travel experience, ensuring convenience from start to finish.
The partnership also creates new opportunities for India’s travel trade ecosystem. Tour operators and travel agents will be able to offer ready-to-market, air-inclusive cruise packages-broadening access to international cruise vacations and encouraging the growth of outbound leisure travel.
Commenting on the collaboration, Varun Chadha, CEO, TIRUN Travel Marketing, said, “The Fly-Cruise program bridges the gap between doorstep and deck by creating a single, seamless travel experience. With Air India’s extensive connectivity and our world-class cruise portfolio, we’re making travel planning simpler-a top priority on today’s traveller’s wish list. Together, we continue to add value to the way India travels and vacations.”
The launch underscores the growing demand among Indian travellers for curated, all-inclusive holidays that merge connectivity, leisure, and experiential travel. By combining the reach of Air India’s expanding network with TIRUN’s cruise expertise, the partnership enhances accessibility to global cruise destinations and represents a forward-looking approach to India’s evolving travel market.
