Monarch Cruise Promotes Luxury Cruise with Entertainment Featuring Cricket and Bollywood Stars

Monarch Cruise has announced the launch of a cruise experience that will bring together the cream of Bollywood and Cricket. The cruise will allow passengers to get up close and personal with their favourite cricket icons, Bollywood stars world-class DJs and celebrated chefs.

An event management agency has not yet been appointed for this cruise featuring gala events, celebrity DJs, masterchefs, comedy shows, multi-cuisine meals, shore excursions at various destinations; Bollywood themed shows; international song and dance shows; and cooking and mixology shows.

Monarch today announced some more big names for its line up on the Bollywood and Cricket Edition. Legendary cricketers Graeme Smith, Jacques Kallis, Brendon McCullum, Kumar Sangakkara, Michael Bevan, Mark Boucher, Shane Lee, Dean Jones, Damien Martyn and Jeff Thomson have been added to the celebrity line up that already includes Sachin Tendulkar, Brett Lee and Shane Warne.

Aside from these illustrious cricketing personalities, there will also be Bollywood vocalists Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Neha Kakkar, Neha Dhupia and leading DJs NYK, Khushi, Badshah and Gouri Sharma. Stand-up comedians Vir Das and Papa CJ will entertain those on board while celebrity chefs Sanjeev Kapoor and Vineet Bhatia will serve up outh-watering cuisines from all over the world.

On the conceptualisation of the event, Somesh Jagga, CEO, Monarch Cruise said, “The company prides itself on creating unique experiences. With this cruise we hope to achieve something extraordinary. Nothing else in India is bigger than either cricket or Bollywood. So what could possibly get bigger than this? We are thankful to all the sportspersons and celebrities who have chosen to partner with us.”

The glamorous cruise offers seven different itineraries with four 7-day legs, two 13-day legs, and one 26-day experience for the cruise enthusiasts. Departing from Singapore March 5th, 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 nitial reports, ticket sales have been very strong, with selected cabin types already selling out.

Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar also commented, “The Indian subcontinent is passionate about Cricket and Bollywood and this cruise promises to be a thrilling experience with some of the best from these fields on board. I am sure that patrons will enjoy the experience of cruising with fellow cricketers along with famous Bollywood stars, usicians and brilliant chefs.”

Brett Lee added, “The Monarch Indian Cricket and Bollywood Cruise promises to be the ultimate tour for Indian cricket and movie buffs. I am looking forward to being a part of it as we cruise on the journey of a life time. ”

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. The Monarch Experience positions travellers up close and personal with their most beloved Bollywood stars and Cricketing legends, like they have never experienced before. We already have some amazing personalities on board and will announce more names soon.”

With red carpet gala events, world class shore entertainment, spectacular destinations, deliciously prepared gourmet meals and a luxurious cruising lifestyle, Monarch will bring to Indian globetrotters an experience not to be missed in March 2017. Exceptional care will be taken to ensure that the 2000 strong passengers will have the best of food, music and entertainment as they sail the seas.

Bookings for the cruise are now open; cabins start at a cost of INR 79,990 per person, and can be purchased at www.monarchcruise.com or from all leading travel agents.