India's first premium cruise liner Karnika by Jalesh Cruises

India’s first premium cruise liner, ‘Karnika’ by Jalesh Cruises is exclusively designed to enthrall both domestic and international guests with the famed Indian hospitality. Karnika has been named after a celestial nymph, who according to legend emerged when gods and demons churned the ocean for Amrit, the elixir for life. Apsara Karnika, a celestial maiden stood for exquisite beauty and alluring charm for carrying treasures and pleasures to reward and indulge those engaged in hard labour.  The name also reflects a true Indian identity drawing inspiration from the first Indian ghat - Manikarnika in Varanasi, which is considered as one of the oldest Indian city.   Pool, Deck 12, Karnika by Jalesh Cruises Weighing 70,285 gross tonnes, Karnika ship sailed its maiden voyage from Mumbai to Goa in April and has since made 15 trips around India. The ship set off on its first international cruise from Mumbai to Dubai in May and will port in the emirate until mid-September. The ship has 14 decks and the capacity to host approximately 2, 000 passengers and over 600 crew. A view of the Arabian Sea Karnika by Jalesh Cruises On board the ship, passengers can enjoy a selection of cuisines and world-class entertainment, as well as a variety of adventure and relaxation options. The ship also offers Broadway shows, Burlesque performances, music and dance nights, movie screenings and adventure activities keeping guests entertained at sea. Additionally, while in port, the cruise offers many different land-based excursions in different locations for passengers looking to explore the surrounding areas. Waterfront fine dinning The ship has three fine dining restaurants, which includes Indian cuisine at Waterfront and Chef’s Table and Thai, Malay, Korean, Mongolian, Taiwanese and Japanese cuisines at Chopstix. The ship also hosts nine different buffet and food stations offering a variety of delicacies ranging from street food, barbeque, international grill to patisserie and frozen desserts. The ship also has dedicated cuisine for Jain passengers. There are nine bars on board the ship to offer a full range of bar menu and international premium spirits. The ship offers features that make it convenient and easy for senior citizens and differently abled passengers to enjoy the cruise. Pool Deck, Karnika by Jalesh Cruises Karnika is also the first Indian ship to provide therapeutic relaxation facilities on the high seas. The onboard Spa offers a host of aromatic and natural techniques for relaxation. A state-of-the-art fitness studio and multi-purpose salon facilities are also available to passengers. The ship has high-end retail therapy for guests to take home duty-free products from a host of prominent international brands. Karnika is also equipped with the state-of-the-art venue, modern technology, and 24x7 Wi-Fi access, which coupled with exotic cuisine and international hospitality will offer the best corporate parties, off-sites as well as family celebrations. Atrium, Deck 5, Karnika by Jalesh Cruises Jalesh Cruises has initiated bookings for its 2019 itineraries on its website https://jaleshcruises.com/ directly through its holiday advisors at 1800 266 8927 in addition to its Sales Business Partners. To know such updates, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Download our magazine Spunky Indian for exclusive stories.