Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited (formerly Waterways Leisure Tourism Private Limited) has intimated the Listing Departments of BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited about a press release titled "Cordelia Cruises enters its Two-Ship era with Sky in Mumbai and Empress in Kochi". This intimation is made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The press release announces that Cordelia Cruises has entered a new phase of growth by commencing two-ship operations simultaneously from two Indian homeports for the first time. Cordelia Sky is now sailing from Mumbai while Cordelia Empress has begun her season from Kochi.
On 23rd October 2026, both ships were handled at Mumbai port on the same day, with nearly 6,000 guests embarking and disembarking across both vessels. Cordelia Sky departed Mumbai on her inaugural guest sailing, while Cordelia Empress commenced her onward journey to her new homeport in Kochi.
The expansion increases Cordelia Cruises' deployed capacity and broadens its domestic and international itinerary network, including weekend sailings, Goa and Lakshadweep cruises, and international itineraries to the Maldives and Sri Lanka from both homeports.
Cordelia Sky Operations from Mumbai
Cordelia Sky, the newest addition to the fleet, began sailing from Mumbai on 23 October 2026. The ship offers:
- 2 and 3 night weekend cruises
- 4-night Lakshadweep cruises
- 5-night itineraries combining destinations including Goa and Lakshadweep
The ship accommodates 2,280 guests at full occupancy across 1,002 staterooms, including 245 Mini Suites, 11 Penthouse Suites and four Chairman's Suites. It features new dining concepts, large-scale production shows, live entertainment, sport, wellness and open-air experiences.
Cordelia Empress Operations from Kochi
Cordelia Empress has begun sailing from Kochi, adding another homeport to the network. The Kochi programme includes:
- 2-night weekend sailings
- 3-night and 4-night Lakshadweep cruises
- 5-night international itinerary connecting Kochi with Malé, Maldives and Colombo, Sri Lanka
The season expands Cordelia's presence in Lakshadweep with access to Kavaratti and Minicoy.
Company Background and Performance
Since commencing operations in 2021, Cordelia Cruises has welcomed more than 800,000 guests. The fleet is set to expand further with Cordelia Sun scheduled to join in 2027, continuing the company's growth plans for cruise capacity and destination choice from India.
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited is India's leading cruise company operating Cordelia Cruises, offering cruise holidays across domestic and international destinations with integrated onboard services including accommodation, dining, entertainment, wellness, gaming, retail, MICE, weddings and group travel.