Colombo, Sri Lanka: The latest operator to enter the booming tourism industry in post-war Sri Lanka is Louis Cruises of India. The company has just introduced its latest cruise option from Kochi, India to Colombo.

Louis Cruises of India, part of the worldwide tour operator Louis Cruises, commenced operations with its luxury cruise liner, MV Aquamarine from its home port in Kochi yesterday to destinations in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau signed a deal last week with the Indian tour operator to start tours to Colombo from December 07, 2009.

The cruise line is offering a three nights/four day cruise option to Colombo from the southern Indian port of Kochi once a week starting from Dec 6th, 2009. Louis cruise ship MV Aquamarine has a capacity of 1200 guests.

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