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Star Cruises’ SuperStar Libra returns to Mumbai this week for its second season of cruises from India. Beginning Wednesday, a series of one-night voyages will kick off the new program. The first destination sailing, to Goa, departs on Oct. 23.

Regular two- and three-night jaunts to Goa and Lakshadweep respectively will be offered, along with more overnight sailings aimed at introducing first-timers to cruising.

Star said it made changes to better accommodate the market following its inaugural deployment in India, from September 2005 to May 2006. This season, the company will again provide vegetarian and Jain cuisine and use crew who speak the local languages, noted coo Chong Chee Tut.

He said India is an important market for Star, ranking among the top three passenger groups by country.