Holiday Moods Adventures Pvt. Ltd. has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Best Newcomer to Expedition Cruise – Tour Operator category at the Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) Awards 2025, held last month aboard the iconic Dixie Queen on the River Thames in London. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the company’s pioneering journey to introduce and promote expedition cruising within the Indian travel market. The ECN Awards celebrate global excellence in the promotion and sale of expedition cruise travel, honouring outstanding tour operators, travel agencies, and industry leaders from around the world.
Holiday Moods Adventures has rapidly established itself as a specialist in Arctic, Nordic, and Polar travel, spearheading the growth of expedition cruising in India. Since 2022, the company has forged strategic partnerships with leading global cruise brands, promoted sustainable expedition travel, and invested extensively in education and awareness across the Indian travel trade. Through its focused efforts, Holiday Moods Adventures has launched dedicated expedition cruise products featuring destinations such as the Arctic and Antarctica, witnessing remarkable growth in sales. Since introducing Havila Voyages—Norway’s Responsible Luxury Coastal Cruise—as its exclusive distributor in India and subsequently adding Swan Hellenic Expedition Cruises to its portfolio, the company’s expedition cruise segment has gained strong traction among B2B partners.
Holiday Moods Adventures has been actively engaging the Indian travel trade through roadshows, webinars, and training programs across key cities. This sustained engagement has translated into exceptional business performance, with the company recording 180% year-on-year growth. Expedition cruises now contribute to over 30% of its total revenue, underscoring the rising demand for this unique form of experiential travel. Further enhancing its offerings, the company has also developed curated pre- and post-cruise land programs in the Nordic regions, creating seamless and enriched travel experiences for discerning Indian travellers.
Commenting on the achievement, Tejbir Singh Anand, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Holiday Moods Adventures, said, “Being shortlisted among the best in the global expedition cruise community is a moment of great pride for us and for the Indian travel industry. Expedition cruising is no longer niche—India is emerging as a strong source market for experiential and polar journeys. This nomination reflects our commitment to building knowledge, awareness, and aspiration for this exciting travel segment.”
Echoing the sentiment, Arshdeep Anand, Co-Founder & Director, Holiday Moods Adventures, added, “Being shortlisted for the ECN Awards is not just an honour for Holiday Moods Adventures but a shared achievement with our valued travel trade partners across India. Expedition cruising is a niche yet rapidly growing segment, and it is the trust, support, and collaboration of our agency partners that have enabled us to introduce and scale this specialist product in our market. We extend our gratitude to our cruise partners and the travel trade fraternity for embracing this new frontier of exploration with us. Together, we are shaping India’s role in the global expedition cruise landscape and inspiring a new generation of explorers.”
With demand for luxury experiential travel rising rapidly in India, Holiday Moods Adventures plans to further expand its expedition cruise portfolio by onboarding additional small-ship sustainable expedition lines, launching digital awareness campaigns, organising familiarisation trips, and promoting educational polar voyages. As India’s pioneering expedition cruise specialist, Holiday Moods Adventures continues to redefine how Indian travellers explore the world—one polar journey at a time.