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Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel have strengthened their luxury cruise holiday portfolio with curated ocean and expedition voyages across Europe, the Mediterranean, Antarctica, and the Arctic.
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August 17, 2026
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Dear Sir/ Madam,
Sub: Press Release – Intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015.
We are enclosing herewith the Press Release dated August 17, 2026 titled, “Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel
Strengthen Luxury Cruise Portfolio”.
This is for your information and records.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
For Thomas Cook (India) Limited
Amit J. Parekh
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
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Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel Strengthen Luxury Cruise Portfolio
Featured experiences include Queen Mary 2, Mediterranean Cruises across France,
Italy, Spain and Greece; Northern Lights Expedition Cruise (Arctic) and Antarctica
Key Highlights
• Curated land + cruise holidays spanning Europe, the Mediterranean, Antarctica and the Arctic,
combining iconic ocean voyages with immersive destination experiences
• Introduction of luxury Antarctica expedition cruises and Arctic Delights – Northern Lights Special
featuring a unique Icebreaker Cruise
• End-to-end holiday packages with flights, hotels, transfers, sightseeing and premium cruise
experiences through leading global cruise partners
Mumbai, August 17, 2026: Cruise holidays are witnessing growing popularity among Indian travellers, driven
by a rising preference for immersive, experience-led vacations that combine multiple destinations and luxury
hospitality. Recognizing this growing trend, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India's leading omnichannel travel
services company, and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have strengthened their luxury cruise holiday
portfolio with curated ocean and expedition voyages across Europe, the Mediterranean, Antarctica and the
Arctic.
The expanded portfolio brings together iconic ocean voyages, premium Mediterranean sailings and expedition-
led experiences, complemented by thoughtfully curated land itineraries. Highlights include journeys aboard the
legendary Queen Mary 2, luxury Mediterranean cruises across France, Italy, Spain and Greece, all-inclusive
Antarctica expedition cruises featuring Zodiac excursions and guided shore landings, and the Arctic Delights –
Northern Lights Special, combining a unique Icebreaker Cruise with spectacular fjords, Lapland adventures and
opportunities to witness the magical Aurora Borealis. Designed as seamless end-to-end holidays, each itinerary
includes flights, hotels, transfers, sightseeing and cruise experiences, allowing travellers to discover multiple
destinations.
Backed by partnerships with leading international cruise operators and the Companies' extensive destination
expertise, Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel offer professionally curated cruise holidays that combine world-
class cruising with immersive onshore experiences. The portfolio caters to a diverse range of travellers—from
couples and families to multi-generational groups and affluent explorers seeking distinctive, once-in-a-lifetime
journeys, delivering the convenience and assurance of a single trusted travel partner from planning through to
return.
Featured Cruise Experiences
Queen Mary 2 – United Kingdom
Experience the timeless elegance of Cunard's iconic flagship with signature White Star Service. Cunard Line
markets itself with high-end elegance; industry experts and passengers generally view the experience as
premium and true Royalty, reserving true luxury status for its high-end suite accommodations.
Mediterranean Cruises – France, Italy, Spain & Greece
Discover vibrant coastal cities, idyllic islands, celebrated gastronomy, renowned wine regions and rich cultural
heritage while enjoying premium cruising with Costa and MSC cruise lines across the Mediterranean. Select
winter departures offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds, making them ideal for leisurely exploration.
Antarctica Expedition Cruises
Designed for adventure-seeking travellers, these all-inclusive expeditions include a stay in Buenos Aires, flights
to Ushuaia and luxury voyages aboard purpose-built polar expedition vessels such as Swan Hellenic and Atlas
Expedition. Guests enjoy expertly guided Zodiac excursions, shore landings and extraordinary encounters with
penguins, whales, seals and other Antarctic wildlife.
Arctic Delights – Northern Lights Special with Icebreaker Cruise
An unforgettable Arctic journey featuring a unique Icebreaker Cruise, spectacular Norwegian fjords, Lapland
adventures and opportunities to witness the magical Northern Lights. The itinerary spans Tromsø,
Stokmarknes, Narvik, Kiruna, Rovaniemi, Kemi and Helsinki, bringing together breathtaking Arctic landscapes,
immersive Nordic experiences and one of the world's most extraordinary winter adventures.
Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said,
"Cruise holidays are entering an exciting phase in India as travellers increasingly view the journey itself as an
integral part of their holiday. Beyond traditional sightseeing, today's travellers are seeking thoughtfully designed
itineraries that combine multiple destinations, distinctive onboard experiences and immersive exploration. Our
strengthened cruise portfolio reflects this evolution, bringing together iconic ocean voyages and extraordinary
expedition experiences across Europe, the Mediterranean, Antarctica and the Arctic. Through our partnerships
with leading global cruise operators and curated land experiences, we are enabling Indian travellers to discover
some of the world's most sought-after cruise destinations through one seamless holiday."
Mr. SD Nandakumar, President & Country Head – Holidays & Corporate Tours, SOTC Travel, said, "Cruise
holidays offer a compelling travel proposition by bringing together relaxation, exploration, premium hospitality
and the convenience of experiencing multiple destinations in a single journey. This makes them increasingly
relevant to a wide spectrum of travellers—from couples and families to multi-generational groups and those
seeking unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Our expanded portfolio offers customers greater choice across
cruise formats and destinations, while our end-to-end holiday solutions, backed by thoughtfully curated land
experiences, ensure every aspect of the journey is seamless, convenient and memorable."
About Thomas Cook (India) Limited:
Set up in 1881, Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL) is the leading omnichannel travel company in the country offering a
broad spectrum of services including Foreign Exchange, Corporate Travel, MICE, Leisure Travel, Value Added Services,
and Visa Services. It operates leading B2C and B2B brands including Thomas Cook, SOTC, TCI, SITA, Asian Trails, Allied
TPro, Australian Tours Management, Desert Adventures, Travel Circle International Limited (TCI 勝景遊), Sterling Holiday
Resorts Limited, Distant Frontiers, TC Tours, Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging (DEI), Go Vacation, Private Safaris East &
South Africa.
As one of the largest travel service provider networks headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region, The Thomas Cook India
Group spans 28 countries across 5 continents.
TCIL has been felicitated with ET Edge’s Best Organizations for Women (BOW) 2026, MICE Powerhouse at MaxiiiMICE
Awards 2025, Outbound Travel Operator of the Year (2024) and MICE Travel Operator of the Year (2024 & 2023) at The
Economic Times Travel & Tourism Annual Awards, MICE Travel Agency (Outbound) at the Economic Times MICE &
Wedding Tourism Awards 2024, 'Masters of Risk - Travel & Hospitality' at India Risk Management Awards 2024, MICE Tour
Operator of the Year - Outbound at SATTE 2024, Best Tour Operator at India Travel Awards N
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