Cordelia Cruise Mumbai to Lakshadweep Price 2026: Cost Guide
What the Cordelia cruise from Mumbai to Lakshadweep really costs: how cabin fares work, what's included, the 4-night itinerary, and how to book officially.
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Cordelia Cruises is India's own cruise line, and its Mumbai to Lakshadweep sailing is the easiest way to see the islands without arranging a government ship ticket and permit yourself. The price is not a single number, though; it depends on your cabin, the season, and how many people share the room. Here is how the fare is built, what is and is not included, and how to book for 2026.
How much is the Cordelia cruise from Mumbai to Lakshadweep?
Cordelia prices are per person and set by cabin category, and they move with demand like an airline fare, so there is no fixed rupee figure that stays true all year. The cheapest way to sail is an interior cabin on a shoulder-season date; a sea-view or balcony cabin costs more, and suites are the most expensive. Two people sharing a cabin pay a lower per-person rate than a solo traveller, and holiday dates are dearer than midweek off-season sailings. Always price your exact date on the official site rather than trusting a fixed number from an old article.
What the headline fare usually covers is the cruise itself as a package: your cabin, all main meals on board, and the onboard entertainment, pools, and activities. What it does not automatically cover is your Lakshadweep shore excursions, some speciality dining and drinks, gratuities, and getting to Mumbai in the first place.
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The Mumbai to Lakshadweep itinerary
The typical Lakshadweep sailing is a four-night round trip from Mumbai, with some departures also offered from Kochi. The ship spends time at sea and calls at Lakshadweep islands such as Kavaratti, Kalpeni, and Kadmat, where you go ashore by tender for beaches, lagoon water sports, and island visits before sailing back. Exact islands and timings vary by departure, so check the itinerary for your date.
Which ship you will sail on
Cordelia has been sailing the Empress on its Indian routes, and it is adding a second, larger ship, Cordelia Sky, which is scheduled to debut in India in late 2026 and take on Mumbai sailings including Goa and Lakshadweep. When you book, note which ship operates your date, as cabins and facilities differ between the two.
What is included in the price
- Included: your cabin, main buffet and restaurant meals, onboard entertainment, pools, and most activities.
- Usually extra: shore excursions and water sports in Lakshadweep, speciality restaurants, alcoholic and some premium drinks, spa, and gratuities.
- Not included: travel to and from Mumbai, and any pre- or post-cruise hotel stay.
Do you need a Lakshadweep permit for the cruise?
Lakshadweep requires an entry permit for non-residents, but on a cruise the line handles the island clearance for guests who go ashore as part of the sailing, so you do not apply for the government ship permit separately the way independent ferry travellers do. Carry valid photo ID, and follow the documentation instructions Cordelia sends before departure.
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How to book the Cordelia cruise
Book directly on the official Cordelia Cruises website, cordeliacruises.com, where you can pick your date, cabin category, and number of guests and see the live price for that sailing. Booking early for a specific cabin type usually costs less than a last-minute booking, and fares for the same route swing with the season, so compare a few dates if you are flexible.
Best time to sail to Lakshadweep
The seas are calmest and the islands at their best from around October to May. Monsoon-season sailings are limited because the Arabian Sea is rough, so the popular Lakshadweep departures cluster in the drier months, which is also when demand and prices are highest.
Prefer the government ships? Compare the Kochi to Lakshadweep ship ticket price and the Mangalore to Lakshadweep ship ticket price.
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