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Dubai-based Cruise Master to partner with Explora Journeys

Posted by Claudia De Brito on 31 July 2023

The agency will help to amplify the line’s presence in the Middle East 

Cruise Master has been appointed as a preferred advisor for the Middle Eastern market by Explora Journeys.

Explora Journeys is set to launch a fleet of six ships in the coming years. Explora I's maiden journey was scheduled for 1 August 2023, departing from Copenhagen, Denmark, and Explora II is already under construction.

Designed in partnership with superyacht and luxury hospitality designers, the Explora I offers a choice of 461 oceanfront suites and residences, and guests can enjoy sea and port views from floor to ceiling windows and private terraces.

RELATED: Explora Journeys takes delivery of Explora I Explora Journeys unveils Owner’s Residence on Explora I Explora I unveils gourmet attractions ahead of inaugural cruise

Nine distinct restaurants will provide flexible dining times and sustainably sourced ingredients from local partners, alongside several indoor and outdoor bars. 

Commenting on the announcement, Cruise Master LLC founder and managing director Ashok Kumar said: “We're very excited about this partnership. The Explora Journeys cruise brand will take the next generation of luxury travellers on a journey that will offer them authentic experiences. The target audience will be well-travelled and sophisticated.” 

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Cruise Master LLC rolls out expansion plans

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Cruise Master LLC is moving ahead with optimism having achieved a 35% growth across all its brands for year to date. Ashok Kumar, managing director, Cruise Master LLC explains to Travel Daily Middle East the path ahead. 

“The cruise lines to be favoured in the growth are cruises like Norwegian Cruises and Princess Cruises including Star Cruises. This segment is doing well in the region and people want to go on cruises. In our business, we have witnessed a repeat ratio of almost 45-50% which is very positive. This has been consistent in the last couple of years across all the segments. In my view, cruising has the highest rate of satisfaction and becomes quite addictive with time,” he added.

With a well-established presence and strategy, Kumar looks to enhance the customer experience. The growth in business called for the need to expand into new markets. “Last year, we took n a sales person in Saudi Arabia as there was increased demand from that market. We are also looking at potential markets such as Kuwait or Qatar in the future,” said Kumar.

In line with the expansion, the company is currently working on a booking portal. “The portal will bring all out brands under one roof. We want to offer our customers an online shopping experience. Customer can chose their itineraries and other cruise details online while the payment will have to be made through an agent. This new initiative will be launched by the end of the year,” disclosed Kumar.

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Cruise Master LLC rolls out expansion plans

Contributors are not employed, compensated or governed by TD, opinions and statements are from the contributor directly

Cruise Master LLC is moving ahead with optimism having achieved a 35% growth across all its brands for year to date. Ashok Kumar, managing director, Cruise Master LLC explains to Travel Daily Middle East the path ahead. 

“The cruise lines to be favoured in the growth are cruises like Norwegian Cruises and Princess Cruises including Star Cruises. This segment is doing well in the region and people want to go on cruises. In our business, we have witnessed a repeat ratio of almost 45-50% which is very positive. This has been consistent in the last couple of years across all the segments. In my view, cruising has the highest rate of satisfaction and becomes quite addictive with time,” he added.

With a well-established presence and strategy, Kumar looks to enhance the customer experience. The growth in business called for the need to expand into new markets. “Last year, we took n a sales person in Saudi Arabia as there was increased demand from that market. We are also looking at potential markets such as Kuwait or Qatar in the future,” said Kumar.

In line with the expansion, the company is currently working on a booking portal. “The portal will bring all out brands under one roof. We want to offer our customers an online shopping experience. Customer can chose their itineraries and other cruise details online while the payment will have to be made through an agent. This new initiative will be launched by the end of the year,” disclosed Kumar.

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See all the gems of historical and cultural center of the capital in short time and without traffic jams or tiresome walking.

Depending on the itinerary and duration of the Moscow River boat trip, the tour can be 3 or 5 hours.

Highlights of the tour

• St Basil’s Cathedral;
• Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment;
• The Kremlin;
• “House on the Embankment” Stalin skyscraper;
• Monument to Peter I;
• The Central House of Artists;
• Christ the Savior Cathedral;
• Gorky Park;
• Moscow State University;
• Russian Academy of Sciences;
• Luzhniki stadium;
• Novodevichy Monastery;
• Kiev railway station;
• Europe Square;
• Moscow City Hall;
• Government House;
• Expocentre Exhibition Complex;
• and other famous sights.

You will learn about the different epochs of the city from the foundation in 1147 till Soviet times of 20 th  century.

Moscow River

Moskva river has the form of a snake and is the main waterway of Moscow, consisting of a cascade of reservoirs. Within the city, Moskva river is 80 km long, 120 m - 200 m wide and up to 14 m deep. The narrowest part of the river is the Kremlin area in the city center, and the most extensive is around the Luzhniki Stadium in the south. 

Bridges in Moscow

Undoubtedly, bridges and embankments are among the most scenic spots and main attractions of Moscow. Plus, they are so romantic.

• Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge –  Great Stone Bridge –  is the main bridge of Moscow . The first stone bridge was constructed here in the 17th century.
• Patriarshy Bridge  is one of the youngest pedestrian bridges, built in 2004. The bridge connects the iconic Christ the Saviour Cathedral with funky Bersenevskaya embankment, extremely popular place among locals for its trendy art galleries, cafes and panoramic views. Patriarshy Bridge used to be a shooting location for ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's New Year speech to the nation.
• Borodinsky Bridge,  erected in honor of the 100th anniversary of the glorious victory in the Battle of Borodino (which every Russian kid knows about), a fierce legendary battle during the Russo-French war of 1812.
• Bagration Bridge  one of the  pedestrian bridges with most picturesque views of the Moskva River with its numerous upper-level observation platforms. The bridge was erected to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow city in 1997.
• Krymsky Bridge  used to be in Top 5 Europe’s longest bridges some 100 years ago. The bridge got its name after the ancient Krymsky ford which Crimean Tartars used to invade Moscow in the 16 th  century.

Embankments of Moscow

Moscow river boats 37 embankments, the most popular being Kremlevskaya, Sofiyskaya, Pushkinskaya, Vorobyovskaya and Kolomenskaya.

You can get the most spectacular views of the Kremlin from  Kremlevskaya and Sofiyskaya embankments.

• Pushkinkaya embankment  is the most romantic in Moscow. It meanders along Gorky Park and Neskuchnyi garden and is rich for all kinds of entertainment as well as cozy nooks, including Olivkovy beach, the famous Zeleny theater as well as a pier for river cruisers.
• Vorobyevskaya embankment  is part of Sparrow Hills nature reserve. This place opens a beautiful panorama of the river and city from the observation deck and is considered to be the place for taking serious decisions in life.
• Embankment in Kolomenskoye  Museum-Reserve has a special charm due to its peculiar geographical relief. The boat trip around Kolomenskoye would be the most peaceful in your life.
• Taras Shevchenko embankment  is popular among photographers for its modern Moscow City skyscrapers. Highly recommended for your night boat trip.
• Embankments of Moscow are the pride of the capital. A distinctive feature of each of the promenades is its architecture and beautiful views. In addition, almost all the embankments of Moscow have a rich history and a lot of notable buildings.

Different epochs

Taking a walk along the Moskva River by boat, you will witness the architecture of Moscow from different eras and styles. Archaeological studies indicate that already in the XI century there stood a fortified settlement on Borovitsky hill, which is now called the Kremlin. Little fortress could not accommodate all the residents of the rapidly growing city, and the Grand Duke ordered the construction of a new Kremlin, larger than the former.

Boat trip around Kolomenskoe Park

Moscow river boat trip starts from the pier Klenovy (Maple) Boulevard and provides reat views of Nicholas Perervinsky monastery.

Nicholas Perervinsky monastery was founded at the time of the Battle of Kulikov (1380). The monastery, got its name from the surrounding area – “Pererva”, which can be translated like “tear off” and because of the location –  here it abruptly changed its course, turning to Kolomna, standing on the opposite bank.

Nowadays Kolomenskoye is State Art, Historical, Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve, which doors are open to everyone who wants to get in touch with the ancient history of Russia.

Take a break from the big city hustle in the shady parks and gardens of the Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve. Don’t miss a wonderful Church of the Ascension and Tsar Alexey’s Palace in Kolomenskoye!

Monasteries and temples

• Novospassky Monastery
• Founded in the 13th century on the site where now is located the Danilovsky monastery. After a few decades, in 1330, Ivan Kalita moved the monastery onto the Borovitskii hill of the Kremlin. However, in the 15th century, Spassky Monastery again moved, this time to a more spacious place on Krasnoholmskaya waterfront.
• Church of St. Nicholas in Zayaitskom
• Erected in the middle of the XVIII century in baroque style. The building survived after the 1812 fire, but the utensils were destoyed. Parishioners collected donations and restored the temple on their own. In Soviet times, it was closed and re-opened only in 1992.
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• The church was originally erected in honor of the victory over Napoleon and was being under construction for long 44 years. Notoriously demolished in 1937 to be a giant swimming pool under open sky. The current building was constructed in 1990s. It is the tallest and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
• The temple was built in 1679-82, during the reign of Tsar Fedor Alekseevich, in late Muscovite Baroque style and can be characterized as bonfire temple. Each gable is a symbol of a heavenly fire.
• Novodevichy Convent
• The most famous concent and monastery in Moscow, presumably founded in 1524. Novodevichy’s status has always been high among other monasteries, it was in this monastery where the women of the royal blood, the wives of Tsars and local rulers of Moscow were kept in prison as nuns.
• St. Andrew’s church  (male acts as Compound Patriarch of Moscow)
• St. Andrew’s church stands right on the slopes of the Sparrow Hills, on the way down to the Moskva River, on the territory of the Nature Reserve “Sparrow Hills”. The monastery is small in size but is very cozy. It’s situated in a quiet courtyard surrounded by temples, fruit trees and flowers.

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow river cruise.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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