Cordelia Cruises - Premium Cruising is now in India
Indians can finally cruise year-round on Indian waters and experience India differently. Cordelia Cruises has been successfully sailing in the Indian waters with the Empress since Sept. 2021 and has carried close to 500,000 guests onboard till Mar ’24.
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!
The Empress has been sailing in the Arabian Sea since October 2025 in its 5th season offering 2 to 5 night cruises from Mumbai to Goa, Kochi and Lakshadweep. During the monsoon season between June and August 2026, Cordelia Cruises will reposition to the Bay of Bengal offering 2 to 5 night cruises from Chennai to Puducherry, Vizag and Sri Lanka and return to the West Coast of India in September for her 6th season.
Sailing itineraries from January to June 2026
| Cruiseliner |
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Cordelia Cruises |
| Ship Name |
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The Empress |
| Sailing Name |
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2 Nights Mumbai High Seas Cruise |
| Departure Port |
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Mumbai |
| Cruise Duration |
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02 Nights |
| Cabin Prices |
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Starting from INR 18,156 pp |
| Sailing Date(s) |
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10, 17, 24 Jan; 07, 21, 28 Feb; 07, 14, 21 Mar (2026) 04, 18 Apr; 02, 16, 30 May; 13 Jun (2026) |
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| Cruiseliner |
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Cordelia Cruises |
| Ship Name |
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The Empress |
| Sailing Name |
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5 Nights Mumbai, Kochi to Chennai (one way) Cruise |
| Departure Port |
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Mumbai |
| Cruise Duration |
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05 Nights |
| Cabin Prices |
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Starting from INR 45,390 pp |
| Sailing Date(s) |
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15 Jun (2026) |
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Sailing Itineraries from Jun to Sep 2026
| Cruiseliner |
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Cordelia Cruises |
| Ship Name |
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The Empress |
| Sailing Name |
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10N Southeast Asia (one way) Cruise |
| Departure Port |
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Chennai |
| Cruise Duration |
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10 Nights |
| Cabin Prices |
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Starting from INR 68,620 pp |
| Sailing Date(s) |
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18 Jul (2026) |
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| Cruiseliner |
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Cordelia Cruises |
| Ship Name |
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The Empress |
| Sailing Name |
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10N Southeast Asia (one way) Cruise |
| Departure Port |
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Singapore |
| Cruise Duration |
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10 Nights |
| Cabin Prices |
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Starting from INR 68,620 pp |
| Sailing Date(s) |
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28 Jul (2026) |
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| Cruiseliner |
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Cordelia Cruises |
| Ship Name |
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The Empress |
| Sailing Name |
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3N Trincomalee (round trip) Cruise |
| Departure Port |
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Chennai |
| Cruise Duration |
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03 Nights |
| Cabin Prices |
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Starting from INR 28,764 pp |
| Sailing Date(s) |
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07 Aug (2026) |
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| Cruiseliner |
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Cordelia Cruises |
| Ship Name |
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The Empress |
| Sailing Name |
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5N Sri Lanka (Round trip) Cruise |
| Departure Port |
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Chennai |
| Cruise Duration |
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05 Nights |
| Cabin Prices |
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Starting from INR 38,540 pp |
| Sailing Date(s) |
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10, 17 Aug (2026) |
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| Cruiseliner |
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Cordelia Cruises |
| Ship Name |
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The Empress |
| Sailing Name |
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5N Chennai to Mumbai (one way) Cruise |
| Departure Port |
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Chennai |
| Cruise Duration |
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05 Nights |
| Cabin Prices |
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Starting from INR 34,310 pp |
| Sailing Date(s) |
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24 Aug (2026) |
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| Cruiseliner |
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Cordelia Cruises |
| Ship Name |
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The Empress |
| Sailing Name |
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3N Chennai to Kochi (one way) Cruise |
| Departure Port |
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Chennai |
| Cruise Duration |
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03 Nights |
| Cabin Prices |
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Starting from INR 20,586 pp |
| Sailing Date(s) |
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24 Aug (2026) |
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| Cruiseliner |
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Cordelia Cruises |
| Ship Name |
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The Empress |
| Sailing Name |
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2N Kochi to Mumbai (one way) Cruise |
| Departure Port |
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Kochi |
| Cruise Duration |
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02 Nights |
| Cabin Prices |
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Starting from INR 13,724 pp |
| Sailing Date(s) |
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27 Aug (2026) |
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| Cruiseliner |
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Cordelia Cruises |
| Ship Name |
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The Empress |
| Sailing Name |
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3N Goa Weekend (round trip) Cruise |
| Departure Port |
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Mumbai |
| Cruise Duration |
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03 Nights |
| Cabin Prices |
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Starting from INR 28,764 pp |
| Sailing Date(s) |
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25 Sep (2026) |
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| Cruiseliner |
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Cordelia Cruises |
| Ship Name |
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The Empress |
| Sailing Name |
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4N Mumbai Lakshadweep (round trip) Cruise |
| Departure Port |
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Mumbai |
| Cruise Duration |
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04 Nights |
| Cabin Prices |
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Starting from INR 27,448 pp |
| Sailing Date(s) |
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21 Sep (2026) |
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