Lakshadweep Samudram Cruise – Kavaratti, Kalpeni & Minicoy

4 Nights / 5 Days · 4N On Board M.V. Kavaratti (Kochi – Kavaratti, Kalpeni & Minicoy – Kochi) — from ₹39,600 per person (all taxes & GST included)

Hotel: M.V. Kavaratti – Gold Class cabin (bunk beds)

Overview

Sail from Kochi into the Arabian Sea on the Lakshadweep Samudram cruise aboard M.V. Kavaratti. Nights are spent on board, and each day the ship calls at a different island, typically Kavaratti, Kalpeni and Minicoy, for a full day ashore with lunch and refreshments., Admire the marine aquarium and lagoon at Kavaratti, reef walks and islets at Kalpeni, and the historic lighthouse, villages and coconut groves of Minicoy. The ship offers a cafeteria, snack bars, a doctor on call, entertainment and an upper-deck promenade. Indian and foreign travellers are welcome, and government employees may be eligible for an LTC/LTA certificate issued on board.

Itinerary

Day 1: Departure from Kochi

Report at the Lakshadweep Wharf and Passenger Facilitation Centre on Willingdon Island, Kochi, by ten in the morning. Board the ship, enjoy a buffet lunch on board (separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian spreads), evening tea with snacks and a buffet dinner as you sail towards Lakshadweep.

Overnight: On board M.V. Kavaratti

Day 2: Island Day – Kavaratti

Kavaratti, the administrative headquarters of Lakshadweep, has a beautiful calm lagoon ideal for water sports, swimming and lazing on warm sandy beaches, plus a marine aquarium with an excellent collection of specimens.

Each island day follows a similar rhythm: morning tea and breakfast on board, then disembarkation and a welcome drink ashore. The morning is for water sports such as swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, followed by lunch at the beach resort and afternoon sightseeing. After evening tea and snacks, return to the ship for dinner on board.

Overnight: On board M.V. Kavaratti

Day 3: Island Day – Kalpeni

Kalpeni is known for its scenic beauty and the islets of Tilakkam, Pitti and uninhabited Cheriyam, all enclosed by a huge shallow lagoon, with a striking storm bank of coral debris along its eastern shore. Swim, reef-walk or try kayaks, sail boats and pedal boats; a visit to the Baniyan factory and lighthouse is part of the programme.

Each island day follows a similar rhythm: morning tea and breakfast on board, then disembarkation and a welcome drink ashore. The morning is for water sports such as swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, followed by lunch at the beach resort and afternoon sightseeing. After evening tea and snacks, return to the ship for dinner on board.

Overnight: On board M.V. Kavaratti

Day 4: Island Day – Minicoy

Minicoy, the southernmost and second-largest island, is crescent-shaped with one of the largest lagoons and a distinct culture of its own. Visit the villages, the tuna canning factory and one of the oldest lighthouses in the islands, and drive through dense coconut groves. Swim, beach-walk, kayak or sail.

Each island day follows a similar rhythm: morning tea and breakfast on board, then disembarkation and a welcome drink ashore. The morning is for water sports such as swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, followed by lunch at the beach resort and afternoon sightseeing. After evening tea and snacks, return to the ship for dinner on board.

Overnight: On board M.V. Kavaratti

Day 5: Arrival in Kochi

Enjoy morning tea and breakfast on board. Eligible guests can collect their LTC/LTA certificate on board before disembarking at Kochi.

Inclusions

• Cabin accommodation on board M.V. Kavaratti
• All meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner, with morning and evening tea or coffee
• Bus transfer from the boarding point in Kochi to the ship
• Welcome drink at each island
• Sightseeing on all three islands
• Kayaking, snorkelling and glass-bottom boat ride (once)
• Entry permit and heritage fee
• All government taxes
• Personal assistance on the ship and the islands

Exclusions

• Travel to and from Kochi and any hotel stay in Kochi
• Additional water sports beyond the included session
• Scuba diving (available at Kavaratti on direct payment)
• Personal expenses such as nearby island visits, and anything not mentioned under inclusions
• Note: No Police Clearance Certificate or NOC needed for this package. Foreign nationals are permitted only with a tourist visa.
• Note: Please plan a spare day in Kochi before and after the cruise. Sailing dates are announced by the operator, the island order may vary, and some sailings visit Kadmath in place of one of these islands.
• Note: Ship programmes and itineraries are subject to change without notice due to ship schedules or other unforeseen reasons.
• Note: Consumption of alcohol is prohibited in Lakshadweep.

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