Andhra Pradesh is making waves in India’s tourism sector with new cruise services connecting Visakhapatnam, Chennai, and Puducherry. Anchored by the ₹100 crore Visakhapatnam International Cruise Terminal, the state aims to attract international tourists and become a major East Coast cruise hub. While infrastructure and promotion challenges remain, tourism officials and industry stakeholders are optimistic about the long-term potential of cruise tourism to boost the regional economy.