Cordelia Empress at sea, seen from above

Cordelia Empress · from Kochi

Lakshadweep cruise from Kochi

3 or 4 nights · Kavaratti and Minicoy · 30 dates, Nov 2026 – Mar 2027 · next Fri 6 Nov 2026

Fares are per person, two sharing a cabin. We call you back with today’s fare.

The coral islands of Lakshadweep, from Kochi port. We can add your flight or train from any city.

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30 dates from Kochi

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Cordelia Empress

Lakshadweep · 3 nights

Kochi to Kavaratti to Kochi

Next: Fri 6 Nov 2026 · 15 dates · usually Fri to Mon

15 dates to choose from

November 2026

December 2026

  • Fri 4 Dec 2026 to Mon 7 Dec 2026 Enquire
  • Fri 11 Dec 2026 to Mon 14 Dec 2026 Enquire
All 15 dates Fewer dates

January 2027

  • Fri 1 Jan 2027 to Mon 4 Jan 2027 Enquire
  • Fri 8 Jan 2027 to Mon 11 Jan 2027 Enquire
  • Fri 15 Jan 2027 to Mon 18 Jan 2027 Enquire
  • Fri 29 Jan 2027 to Mon 1 Feb 2027 Enquire

February 2027

  • Thu 11 Feb 2027 to Sun 14 Feb 2027 Enquire
  • Fri 19 Feb 2027 to Mon 22 Feb 2027 Enquire
  • Fri 26 Feb 2027 to Mon 1 Mar 2027 Enquire

March 2027

  • Fri 5 Mar 2027 to Mon 8 Mar 2027 Enquire
  • Fri 12 Mar 2027 to Mon 15 Mar 2027 Enquire
  • Fri 26 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027 Enquire

The route · Lakshadweep, 3 nights

Map of the cruise route: Kochi, Kavaratti and back to KochiLaccadive SeaNKochiKavaratti
Illustrated map, not to scale.

Day by day

  1. Day 1: Board at Kochi
  2. Day 2: At sea
  3. Day 3: Ashore at Kavaratti, Lakshadweep
  4. Day 4: Back in Kochi

Fare

Enquire and our team sends today’s fare for each cabin, and what it includes.

  • 5 cabin types, from Interior (no window) to Chairman’s Suite (the largest). The fare changes with the cabin and the date.
  • Included in the fare, as Cordelia lists them: Starlight Restaurant and The Food Court.
  • Going ashore on the islands needs a shore trip, paid on top of the cruise.
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Cordelia Empress

Lakshadweep · 4 nights

Kochi to Kavaratti to Minicoy to Kochi

Next: Mon 9 Nov 2026 · 15 dates · usually Mon to Fri

15 dates to choose from

November 2026

December 2026

  • Mon 7 Dec 2026 to Fri 11 Dec 2026 Enquire
  • Mon 14 Dec 2026 to Fri 18 Dec 2026 Enquire
All 15 dates Fewer dates

January 2027

  • Mon 4 Jan 2027 to Fri 8 Jan 2027 Enquire
  • Mon 11 Jan 2027 to Fri 15 Jan 2027 Enquire
  • Mon 18 Jan 2027 to Fri 22 Jan 2027 Enquire

February 2027

  • Mon 1 Feb 2027 to Fri 5 Feb 2027 Enquire
  • Sun 7 Feb 2027 to Thu 11 Feb 2027 Enquire
  • Mon 22 Feb 2027 to Fri 26 Feb 2027 Enquire

March 2027

  • Mon 1 Mar 2027 to Fri 5 Mar 2027 Enquire
  • Mon 8 Mar 2027 to Fri 12 Mar 2027 Enquire
  • Mon 15 Mar 2027 to Fri 19 Mar 2027 Enquire
  • Mon 29 Mar 2027 to Fri 2 Apr 2027 Enquire

The route · Lakshadweep, 4 nights

Map of the cruise route: Kochi, Kavaratti, Minicoy and back to KochiLaccadive SeaNKochiKavarattiMinicoy
Illustrated map, not to scale.

Day by day

  1. Day 1: Board at Kochi
  2. Day 2: At sea
  3. Day 3: Ashore at Kavaratti, Lakshadweep
  4. Day 4: Ashore at Minicoy, Lakshadweep
  5. Day 5: Back in Kochi

Fare

Enquire and our team sends today’s fare for each cabin, and what it includes.

  • 5 cabin types, from Interior (no window) to Chairman’s Suite (the largest). The fare changes with the cabin and the date.
  • Included in the fare, as Cordelia lists them: Starlight Restaurant and The Food Court.
  • Going ashore on the islands needs a shore trip, paid on top of the cruise.
See the cabins on Cordelia Empress
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These are Cordelia’s published dates. We check which are open for your cabin when you ask.

Going ashore in Lakshadweep

A shore trip is a guided outing on land, paid on top of the cruise fare.

Cordelia runs shore trips of about 4 hours each. Every one includes the island permit charge, transfers from the jetty, a local cultural show and free time on the beach.

  • Island Vibes: beach time and the cultural show
  • Aqua Quest: one water sport (kayak, snorkel, glass-bottom boat or banana ride)
  • Island Adventure: two water sports
  • Ocean Trio: three water sports
  • Jet ski ride
  • Speed boat ride
  • Scuba dive
  • Scuba dive with an underwater video

Booked shore trips cannot be cancelled. GST of 18% is added. Children pay the same as adults.

Before you go ashore

  • Only guests with a booked shore trip may go ashore.
  • You reach the island by tender boat (a small boat from the ship to the jetty): no suitcases or heavy bags.
  • Cash only on the island. Cards and UPI do not work.
  • Only Airtel and BSNL phones get a signal.
  • The islands are dry: no alcohol ashore.
  • Veg and non-veg food on the beach, but no Jain food ashore.
  • Plastic-free islands, with heavy fines for litter.
  • Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection and drinking water.

Want one of these? Ask us how to book it.

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On board Cordelia Empress

Starlight Restaurant on Cordelia Empress
Starlight Restaurant
  • 5 cabin types, from 117 sq ft (Interior, no window) to 818 sq ft incl. balcony (Chairman’s Suite, the largest)
  • 2 buffet restaurants included in the fare. Pure-veg counters and Jain food on board.
  • Marquee Theatre, 840 seats: shows, music and comedy
  • Pool, kids pool and 4 hot tubs
  • Rock climbing wall
  • Cordelia Academy kids club, run by trained crew

Cabins, food and decks on Cordelia Empress

Questions

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Enquire with your question

Cordelia Empress sails to Lakshadweep from Kochi between November and March; every date is on this page. Cordelia Sky also leaves Kochi one way via Agatti on a few dates, listed on this page.

Only with a shore trip booked through Cordelia. Each one includes the island permit charge and takes about 4 hours. We can tell you the options when you book.

The 3-night cruise calls at Kavaratti. The 4-night cruise calls at Kavaratti and then Minicoy, the southernmost island.

Fares are per person and change with the date, the cabin and how many of you share it. Tell us the date you like and we call you back with today’s fare for each cabin type.

The buffet restaurants are included in the fare: Starlight Restaurant and The Food Court on Cordelia Empress. Chopstix and Chef’s Table are not in the fare. Ask us what your fare includes.

Indian citizens need an original government photo ID. A passport always works; we confirm with your booking which other IDs Cordelia accepts. The island permit charge comes with the shore trip you book through Cordelia. With a foreign passport, ask us first: Lakshadweep has its own entry rules.

Choose a date and press Enquire beside it. We call you back with today’s fare for each cabin on that date, and what it includes. You pay only once you have decided.

On Cordelia’s own website, “3-Night Lakshadweep Weekend Cruise” is the 3-night cruise to Kavaratti. “4-Night Lakshadweep Weekend Cruise” is the 4-night cruise to Kavaratti and Minicoy; it usually sails Monday to Friday.

More cruises

Other ways to Lakshadweep 4 cruises

The round trips above all sail on Cordelia Empress. Cordelia Sky also sails from Kochi one way, to Chennai or Mumbai: we book your flight home. The same kind of cruise also leaves from Goa or Mumbai.

Cordelia Sky

Kochi to Chennai via Lakshadweep

4 nights · One way · Kochi to Agatti to Chennai

Next: Wed 23 Jun 2027 · 1 date

Or sail the whole way, Mumbai to Chennai: 6 nights, leaving Mon 21 Jun 2027. Ask today’s fare for the 6-night trip

June 2027

  • Wed 23 Jun 2027 to Sun 27 Jun 2027 Enquire
Cordelia Sky

Kochi to Mumbai via Lakshadweep

3 nights · One way · Kochi to Agatti to Mumbai

Next: Wed 25 Aug 2027 · 1 date

Or sail the whole way, Chennai to Mumbai: 6 nights, leaving Sun 22 Aug 2027. Ask today’s fare for the 6-night trip

August 2027

  • Wed 25 Aug 2027 to Sat 28 Aug 2027 Enquire
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Cordelia Empress sailing on a calm blue sea under a clear sky

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