The IRCTC will start India's first indigenous cruise liner
09th September, 2021:
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will start India's first indigenous cruise liner from September 18. The railway arm has partnered with Cordelia Cruises for promotion and marketing of the indigenous luxury cruise in the country.
Those interested in cruise journey can book their tickets through www.irctctourism.com.
How to book cruise ride on IRCTC
Visit - www.irctctourism.com
Cruise weekender
Leaving From: Mumbai
Duration: 5 Nights and 6 Days
Departing Date:20 September
Package starting from ₹23467
Kerala delight
Leaving From: Mumbai
Duration: 2 Nights and 3 Days
Departing Date: 20 September
Package starting from ₹19898
Sundowner to Goa
Leaving From: Mumbai
Duration: 2 Nights and 3 Days
Departing Date: 25 September
Package starting from ₹23467
Cruise to Lakshadweep
Duration: 5 Nights and 6 Days
Departing Date: 27 September
Package starting from ₹49745
From September next year, tourist who wants to visit Sri Lanka through cruise can book their tickets through IRCTC.
Guests on board the ship will have an experience of sailing to some of the best Indian and international destinations like Goa, Diu, Lakshadweep, Kochi, and Sri Lanka.
Cordelia Cruises is starting its first journey from this month and in its first phase will sail through Indian destinations with its base at Mumbai.
Later, from May 2022, the cruise will be shifted to Chennai and set sail to destinations in Sri Lanka like Colombo, Galle, Trincomalee and Jaffna.
Among the popular tour itineraries of Cordelia Cruises are: Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai, Mumbai-Diu-Mumbai, Mumbai-At sea-Mumbai, Kochi-Lakshadweep - At sea - Mumbai, and Mumbai-At sea-Lakshadweep- At sea -Mumbai.
India cruise - FAQ
Some of the cruises on offer are the Jalesh Cruises, Angriya Cruises, Nefertiti Cruise, The Oberoi Vrinda Luxury Kerala Cruises, the MV. ... Mahabaahu Cruise, Government-run cruises To Andaman, Sunderbans Luxury Cruises, and the Pandaw Ganges river cruise.
In 2017-18, 138 cruise ships called on ports in India carrying 1.76 lakh passengers. But behind the grandeur and glamour of cruises lie some disturbing realities. Globally, the negative effects of cruise tourism have been well-established.
Here are 10 of the best luxury cruises in India that you can get on, to go on an adventurous trip.
Sunderbans Luxury Cruise.
The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda Cruise.
River Ganges Heritage Cruise.
M.V Mahabaahu Cruise.
Lakshadweep Cruise.
The Luxury Vrinda.
Goa Cruise Destination.
Costa Neo Classica Cruise
Cruises to Mumbai (Bombay), India | Royal Caribbean Cruises.
The cost of the Jalesh Cruise Package Mumbai to Goa will start from 26,700 INR per adult for a 4 days and 3 nights trip.