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Experts of the Infoflot cruise center note the growing interest of tourists in foreign cruises and cruise tours.
“We see a great demand among agents and their tourists for cruises, which have already become an excellent alternative to classic winter destinations such as Egypt and the UAE. This is due to the fact that complex tours are more interesting to customers with limited time and curious tourists,” comments Elvira Speshilova, head of the development department of the Infoflot agency network.
The Infoflot line has many offers for the winter-spring 2025 season for sea cruises in different regions of the earth and for different budgets. The experts of the cruise center have prepared a rating of the 5 most relevant destinations for this period:
5. Cruises from Sochi on Astoria Grande
The liner departs every Saturday for cruises lasting from 3 to 15 days. In winter, tourists can choose from mini-cruises with visits to Istanbul or Trabzon. There is a 15-day flight with a visit to Egypt.
4. Cruise tours in Egypt from the Constellation company
Russian Russian tours, original itineraries, fully Russian groups, excursions in Russian and escorted by the cruise management.
“Grand Nile Cruise” is a unique route that will allow you to see the entire great Nile River in just one cruise. It is suitable for those who are looking for a 5* vacation and excursions with maximum comfort. All the most iconic sights, the most interesting temples and such different banks of the Nile in one tour.
“Classic Nile Cruise” is a more budget trip in which guests will cruise along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, visit tours of Cairo and Alexandria and spend several days at a 5* hotel in Hurghada.
3. Cruises in Asia on Royal Carribean liners
Cruises in this region take place on the largest liners: Spectrum of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas. On board all the liners, tourists will find an endless amount of entertainment, bars, restaurants and sports activities.
The most popular cruise among tourists is from Shanghai to Japan and back, its duration is 6-8 days. This route is so popular because it is visa-free for Russians. There are also departures from Singapore, Hong Kong and Yokohama, but a visa will be required for these cruises.
2. Cruise tours in China from the Constellation company
Trips for 10 and 11 days include a 5-day cruise along the Yangtze River on the 7-deck 5*+ Century Paragon motor ship, acquaintance with the largest cities of the country: Beijing (3 days) and Shanghai (2 days), excursions in Russian and full immersion in Chinese culture. Tourists will enjoy comfortable flights and transfers inside China and escorted by a cruise company.
1. Persian Gulf Cruises
The direction has already become a classic for the Russian-speaking audience. The flights will be operated by the newest airliner. Cruises run from November to April. Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE are waiting for tourists along the route. There are departures from Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, where you can arrive by direct flights from Moscow.
“It is worth noting that a cruise along the Persian Gulf is now even more profitable than hotel accommodation in Dubai. And for an agent, these directions are a great option to increase the average check, because for example, when making a registration For a grand cruise on the Nile, instead of a standard vacation on the coast, the travel agent will receive a good commission – from 50 thousand rubles for two tourists,” added Ms. Speshilova.
Infoflot experts also remind travel agents about river navigation on the rivers of Russia in 2025: seasonal discounts are still in effect, thanks to which you can offer a cruise to a tourist with maximum benefit.
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Infoflot Cruise Center, contacts for agents: 8 (800) 707-50-35, newagent@infoflot.com
