Cordelia Cruises sets sail from Chennai with exciting new domestic, international itineraries

Cordelia Cruises is setting sail from Chennai this summer with a compelling lineup of domestic and international itineraries scheduled between June and August 2025. At the heart of this season’s deployment are two first-of-their-kind 10-night Southeast Asia cruises — one-way sailings between Chennai and Singapore — offering Indian travellers the opportunity to cruise across three countries on a single sailing, with port calls in Phuket (Thailand), Langkawi and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), and Singapore.

Departing July 19, 2025, the eastbound itinerary sails from Chennai to Singapore, while the westbound return sailing on July 29, 2025, retraces the route back to Indian shores. These extended cruises offer a port-rich itinerary, perfectly balancing sea days and destination immersion, and marking a significant milestone in Cordelia’s expansion into longer-haul cruising.

Also, part of the international sailings is a 5-night cruise to Sri Lanka, calling on the culturally rich ports of Hambantota, Trincomalee, and Jaffna. Departing on August 11 & 18, this itinerary brings guests closer to Sri Lanka’s diverse heritage, untouched coastlines, and spiritual landmarks — all with the ease of a single cruise booking.

Domestic itineraries feature a mix of 2-night weekend cruises and extended 5-night cruises, with routes including Visakhapatnam, Puducherry, and a scenic one-way journey from Chennai to Mumbai via Kochi. Designed with families and first-time cruisers in mind, these sailings offer a memorable experience that combines relaxation, destination exploration, and curated onboard entertainment.

“We know that families and new cruisers are looking for travel that’s convenient, comfortable, and enriching,” said Jurgen Bailom, President & CEO of Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt Ltd. “Our Chennai sailings bring international and domestic destinations closer than ever — with everything taken care of onboard. These itineraries open up a new way to vacation together, where the journey is just as exciting as the destination.”

Onboard the Empress, guests can enjoy Indian and international dining, live entertainment, a spa, pool, gym, kids’ zone, rock climbing, and more — combining comfort, culture, and leisure in one seamless experience at sea.

Cordelia’s new sailings promise to bring the best of the world to Indian travellers — with the comfort of home, the thrill of new destinations, and the joy of cruising without compromise.