From this date forward, IRCTC will launch India's first luxury cruise: route, fares, USPs, and more.

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Private Alliance:

It is being created in collaboration with a private company, Cordelia Cruises, and will be India's first indigenous cruise liner.

The luxury cruise vessel will be promoted and marketed by Cordelia Cruises.

It will stop in places like Diu, Lakshadweep, Kochi, and Sri Lanka.

Expansion of Destinations

In the first phase, the ship would be based in Mumbai and will travel to Indian destinations.

The base will move to Chennai in May 2022, with new destinations in Sri Lanka including Colombo, Galle, Trincomalee, and Jaffna.

Amenities As Well As Health Protection

Restaurants, a swimming pool, restaurants, open cinemas, a theatre, a children's section, and a gymnasium are just a few of the attractions available to guests.

As required by the government, the entire team will be completely vaccinated, and the number of guests will be limited.

Onboard, there is a fully working medical centre with all of the necessary medical equipment.

The IRCTC tourism website is currently accepting bookings for October 2021-October 2022.

Procedure for Making Reservations

Take a look at the webpage.


On the right-hand side, select the ‘Cruise' option.


Choose your departure location, date, and time.


Select a package from the list that appears.


You can look at the ship's schedule as well as photographs of its interiors and amenities.


Select ‘Book Now' from the drop-down menu.


You can also leave your phone number or email address and ask for a callback for more information.


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Packages for Travel

The following flights leave from Mumbai.


KERALA DELIGHT

Departure Date/Time: Mon 01 Nov 2021 16:00 IST 

Duration: 2 Nights & 3 Days

The range of prices is Rs 19,898 to Rs 96,872.

On the third day, the ship arrives in Kochi early in the morning.


5 NIGHTS AND 6 DAYS CRUISE TO LAKSHADWEEP

Departure Mon, November 1, 2021, 16:00 IST

Prices start at Rs 58,666 and go up to Rs 2,99,528.

On the third day, the ship arrives in Kochi, where passengers can spend the day touring.

The ship arrives in Kadmat, Lakshadweep, on Day 4.


TO GOA SUNDOWNER

2 NIGHTS & 3 DAYS DURATION

Date/Time of Departure: Saturday, November 6, 2021, 17:00 IST

The prices range from Rs 23,467 to Rs 1,19,811 (approximately).

On the second day, the ship arrives in Goa.


WEEKEND CRUISE

2 NIGHTS & 3 DAYS DURATION

Date/Time of Departure: Thursday, November 18th, 17:00 IST

The range of prices is Rs 19,898 to Rs 96,872.


CRUISE TO DIU

2 NIGHTS & 3 DAYS DURATION

Date/Time of Departure: Saturday, November 27th, 2021 at 20:00 IST

The prices range from Rs 23,467 to Rs 1,198,11 (approximately).

On the second day, the ship arrives in Diu.

It is important to remember that itineraries are subject to alteration without notice at any time.


(Source: Trak)