The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) started India’s first indigenous cruise liner on September 18, 2021, in partnership with Cordelia Cruises, a private company operated by M/s Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt. Ltd.
“IRCTC has joined hands and signed the agreement with Cordelia Cruises being operated by M/s Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt. Ltd for promotion and marketing of the first indigenous luxury cruise in India. This is another incredible luxury travel offering under IRCTC”s umbrella of tourism services to the public,” the railway PSU said in a statement.
The luxurious cruise will take the passengers on-boards to some of the most popular Indian and international tourist destinations such as Diu, Kochi, Goa, the Lakshadweep islands, and Sri Lanka. In phase I, the cruise will have its base from Mumbai and will sail to Indian destinations only.
Some of the popular tour itineraries of Cordelia Cruises are Mumbai-Diu-Mumbai, Mumbai-At sea-Mumbai, Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai, Kochi-Lakshadweep – At sea – Mumbai, Mumbai–At sea–Lakshadweep– At sea –Mumbai among others