New Indian Ocean cruise operation launched

LONDON – MS Ocean 
Odyssey, the new four-star heritage cruise line from Indian Ocean Cruises, will launch from Mauritius in December.

The ship will cruise through the islands of the Indian Ocean, focusing on history and heritage.

Utsav Seth, managing director, Foresight Smart 
Ventures, said, “We have invested 
more than US$30 million to develop our cruise offering in the Indian Ocean and have 
aggressive plans for the next five years to establish world class cruises in the 
Indian Ocean.”

The 200-passenger Ocean Odyssey will offer several itineraries from Port Louis, capital of Mauritius, including visits to Réunion, Rodrigues, and Madagascar.

Foresight 
Smart Ventures is part of US$500 million London-based Foresight Group, a manufacturing and service industry global 
conglomerate.