Holiday Moods Adventures Pvt Ltd has been shortlisted as a finalist in the “Best Newcomer to Expedition Cruise – Tour Operator” category at the Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) Awards 2025, held aboard the iconic Dixie Queen on London’s River Thames.
This milestone marks an important recognition of the company’s pioneering role in building awareness and demand for expedition cruising
within India’s outbound travel landscape. The ECN Awards honour global excellence in promoting and selling expedition cruise travel, bringing together top tour operators, agencies, and cruise brands from across the world.
Pioneering Expedition Cruising for India
In just a few years, Holiday Moods Adventures has positioned itself as India’s leading specialist for Arctic, Nordic, and Polar travel. The
company’s strategic collaborations with Havila Voyages and Swan Hellenic Expedition Cruises have opened up immersive small-ship experiences for Indian travellers — combining sustainability, exploration, and responsible luxury.
With dedicated expedition cruise products for the Arctic and Antarctica, the company has recorded 180% year-on-year growth, with expedition cruising now contributing over
30% of total revenue. Regular B2B roadshows, webinars, and training programmes have further strengthened trade partnerships and knowledge sharing across India.
Industry Voices
“Being shortlisted among the best in the global expedition cruise community is a moment of great pride — not only for us but for the Indian travel industry. Expedition cruising is no longer niche; India is fast emerging as a strong source
market for experiential and polar journeys.”
— Tejbir Singh Anand, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Holiday Moods Adventures
“This recognition is a shared achievement with our travel trade partners across India. Their trust and collaboration have helped us scale this new frontier of exploration. Together, we are shaping India’s role in the global expedition cruise landscape and inspiring a new generation
of explorers.”
— Arshdeep Anand, Co-Founder & Director, Holiday Moods Adventures
Building Global Partnerships
The company credits its success to strong alliances and shared vision with its international cruise partners. Through Havila Voyages and Swan Hellenic, Holiday Moods Adventures continues to redefine luxury and
sustainability in the Indian cruise market.
“Exploring the extraordinary — responsibly and purposefully — together.”
A Vision for the Future
With India’s appetite for luxury experiential travel on the rise, Holiday Moods Adventures plans to expand its expedition cruise portfolio by onboarding more small-ship sustainable lines, launching digital campaigns, organizing familiarization trips, and
building greater awareness of expedition cruising as the next wave of premium travel from India.
