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.
