Indian travellers can finally cruise year-round on Indian waters! The much-awaited cruise ship, The Empress from Cordelia Cruises is arriving in India for its inaugural season starting on 16th September. With its home-port in Mumbai, The Empress will be offering 2 and 3 night sailings to Goa, Diu, Kochi and Lakshadweep.

The Empress by Cordelia Cruises is an iconic grandeur vessel that can accommodate upto 1840 guests in 796 cabins. You can choose to stay onboard in a variety of stateroom options - interior, oceanview, balcony and suites. The Empress has an all-day dining food court and two specialty restaurants. Onboard the Empress, there is non-stop entertainment and experiences for all age groups making it an ideal family holiday. Adults can try their luck at the onboard casino, watch movies on the big screen under the stars and experience the glitz and glamour of the breath-taking Broadway & Burlesque shows at Marquee Theatre.

Sailing with Cordelia Cruises makes the journey as beautiful as the destination!

Looking for a weekend getaway that is unique and different? You can now take a break from the big city life and head to the ocean on Cordelia’s two-night high seas cruises from Mumbai. Enjoy the freedom of the vast ocean aboard this floating resort and return refreshed.

Cordelia’s three-day high seas cruises departs Mumbai at 9 PM on Day 1 and returns to Mumbai at 8 AM on Day 3 as per the itinerary below:

Cruise from Mumbai to the sun-soaked state of Goa where Indian culture intertwines with Portuguese influences and the beaches refresh you at every step. Goa is truly India's beach paradise.

Cordelia’s 2 night cruises to Goa departs Mumbai at 5 PM on Day 1 and returns to Mumbai at 8 AM on Day 3 as per the itinerary below. On Day 2, you have 7 hours to sample Goa’s churches, forts & beaches.

Linked by a bridge to Gujarat’s southern coast, Diu is a tiny island which was a Portuguese colony for over 400 years. Visit this beautiful island on Cordelia’s two-night cruise to Diu from Mumbai.

Cruises to Diu departs Mumbai at 7 PM on Day 1 and returns to Mumbai at 8 AM on Day 3 as per the itinerary below. Enjoy a full day in Diu on Day 2 to visit Diu’s beautiful beaches & forts.

Your gateway to God’s own country begins from the beautiful port of Kochi. Set on a magnificent inlet, Kochi is a delightful place to enjoy the arty cafes and relax at some of India’s finest homestays and heritage hotels. Visit this beautiful city on Cordelia’s Mumbai to Kochi one way cruise.

The two-night Kochi cruises departs Mumbai at 4 PM on Day 1 and reaches Kochi at 7 AM on Day 3 as per the itinerary below.

Comprising of 30 islands, out of which only 10 of these are inhabited, Lakshadweep (India's smallest Union Territory) is as stunning as it is isolated. Sail to India’s coral island with Cordelia on a five-night from Mumbai to Kadmat Island via Kochi.

Kochi & Lakshadweep (Kadmat) cruises departs Mumbai at 4 PM on Day 1 and reaches Kochi at 7AM on Day 3 with one full day at sea. After spending 8 hours in Kochi, the ship sails for Lakshadweep at 3PM and reaches Kadmat at 8AM on Day 4. Enjoy a full day at Kadmat Island relaxing on the pristine white sandy beaches. And after another full day at sea, return to Mumbai at 9AM on Day 6. The schedule of the 5 night sailing is as follows:

In addition to the Lakshadweep cruise via Kochi, Cordelia also offers 5 night cruises to Kadmat Island via Goa as per the schedule below. You get to enjoy a full day at the coral island of Kadmat and the white sandy beaches of Goa and also enjoy two full days at sea.

We live in uncertain times. Cordelia Cruises has designed the Healthy Waves program for the peace of mind and safety of all guests and crew as we set sail in the new normal.

Some of the measures of the Healthy Waves program include:

At the time of boarding:

• Infrared screening for fever
• Fit to travel certificate for guests that are over 70 years

At the time of check in:

• Scheduled check-in slots
• Social distancing with additional waiting areas onboard

Onboard health and safety measures include:

• A 24x7 Medical centre
• Elevated health protocols including stringent cleanliness protocols
• WHO-standard sanitization prior to sailing and during regular intervals daily
• Frequent touchpoint like handrails, elevator buttons, tabletops, and door handles are cleaned every hour
• Seating arrangement at restaurants have been modified for social distancing. Food and beverage will be served by the staff wearing masks and gloves (self service buffet is suspended)