Lakshadweep Cruise 05 Days & 04 Nights

 Tour Highlights :

 Departure from Cochin.

 Kavaratti Sightseeing.

 Kalpeni Sightseeing.

 Minicoy Sightseeing. 

 Water Sports Activities.

 Bus transfer to the ship from the boarding point at  Cochin.

 

Starting From

Rs. 00000/-*

Per Person Twin/Double Share Basis

About Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep Islands is the smallest Union Territory of India, covering just 32sq.km. The 36 islands, islets and atolls and the waters in between together take 4,200sq.km of space. Kavaratti is the administrative capital of the union territory. ‘Lakshadweep’ means a thousand islands, and it is located about 220km from Kerala’s Malabar Coast. Most of the natives are followers of Islam, with a smattering of Hindus and Christians. Coconut cultivation, fishing and coir making are the major occupations of the island people.

Those who like water sports and adventure activities will have a great time here. Everything from sea swimming to deep sea fishing is possible. Out of 36 islands, only 10 are inhabited. Many islands can only be visited during the day to explore their flora and fauna. The Pitti island is completely converted into a bird sanctuary. Terns are found in plenty there. So are turtles. The islands of Lakshadweep are rich in wildlife and eco-tourism is fast catching up. Bird watching and turtle walking are something you can do as a pastime here.

In the islands tourists can opt for adventure sports and water sports. You can also go for boating, kayaking and deep sea fishing. Water scooters and jet skis are available on rent. In boating, there are pedal boats, kayaks and glass-bottom ones you can take. On a boat ride you can view small corals under the shallow blue waters, fish that swim close to your boat, and many birds, too. There are agencies that offer equipment and crew on hire. A walk around the villages is refreshing and you can meet the locals and interact with them.

Details Tour Itinerary

Day – 01 : Departure from Cochin to MV Kavaratti :

  • REPORTING TIME: (09 AM – 10.30 AM): Lakshadweep Warf, Behind HHA Tank, Indira Gandhi Road, Willington Island, Kochi. You can collect the boarding pass from the Manager, Lakshadweep Tourism. Please carry valid photo ID proof of all passengers (for infants – birth certificate is required).
  • After boarding and settling into the cabins, a short instructional video show also will be screened depicting the various facilities available on board the ship and about the rules and regulations to be followed by the tourists on board for their safety as well as for the safety of co-passengers.
  • Boarding/Embarkation to MV Kavaratti, Inspection of MMD Surveyor and Departure.
  • Lunch (Buffet separately for Veg and Non Veg).
  • Evening Tea with Snacks.
  • Dinner (Buffet separately for Veg and Non Veg).

Day – 02 : Arrival at Kavaratti :

  • Morning tea with Snacks.
  • Breakfast on board.
  • Disembarkation (Follow the announcement on board).
  • Reception with welcome drinks.
  •                                           Water Sports Activities
  • Lunch on the beach (Buffet separately for Veg and Non Veg).
  • Sightseeing.
  • Evening Tea with Snacks.
  • Boarding/Embarkation to Ship MV Kavaratti.
  • Dinner (Buffet separately for Veg and Non Veg).

Day – 03 : Arrival at Kalpeni :

  • Morning tea with Snacks.

  • Breakfast on board.
  • Disembarkation (Following the announcement on board).
  • Reception with welcome drinks.
  •                             Water Sports Activities
  • Lunch in the beach (Buffet separately for Veg and Non Veg).
  • Sightseeing.
  • Evening Tea with Snacks.
  • Boarding/Embarkation to Ship MV Kavaratti.
  • Dinner (Buffet separately for Veg and Non Veg).

Day – 04 : Arrival at Minicoy :

  • Morning tea with Snacks.

  • Breakfast on board.
  • Disembarkation (Following the announcement on board).
  • Reception with welcome drinks.
  •                          Water Sports activities
  • Lunch in the beach (Buffet separately for Veg and Non Veg).
  • Sightseeing.
  • Evening Tea with Snacks.
  • Boarding/Embarkation to Ship MV Kavaratti.
  • Dinner (Buffet separately for Veg and Non Veg).

Day – 05 : Return to Cochin :

  • Morning tea with Snacks.
  • Breakfast on board.
  • Collect your LTC/LTA Certificate from the Sports Manger, Onboard.
  • Disembarkation (Following the announcement on board).
  •                                                 Trip End.

Accommodations Cabin Type

1st Class/ Diamond – Twin sharing bunker bed.

2nd Class/ Gold – Four sharing bunker bed.

Bunk Class – Sharing bunker bed.

Inclusions :

First class AC cabin accommodation (Bath attached) with bunk beds.

All 3 meals [Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner], morning and evening tea or coffee.

Bus transfer to the ship from the boarding point at Cochin.

Welcome drink at the island.

Three island sightseeing – Kavaratti, Kalpeni and Minicoy from 10 am to 4 pm.

Water Sports: Kayaking, snorkelling and Glass bottom boat ride (1 time).

Tourist entry permit and heritage fee.

Personal assistance on the ship and Island.

Food option – Veg/ Non- Veg/ Jain Food.

Exclusions :

× Scuba Diving is not included in the tariff. Guests can go diving at Kavaratti by paying Rs 2000 to 2500 per dive at Lakshadweep Dive Center.

× Guest Insurance.

× Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

× Personal Expenses. 

× All Entry fees.

× 5 % GST 

× Air Fare / Train Fare.

Important Notes

  1. A Person Below 12 Years Of Age On Date Of Return Flight Will Be Considered A Child.
  2. Third Person In A Triple Room Will Be Provided A Roll Away Bed.
  3. All Transfers And Sightseeing (As Specified In The Itinerary) By Non Air-Conditioned Coach
  4. It Is Suggested To Carry One Check In Bag And One Hand Bag Per Person Only, Due To Limited Boot Space In The Coach.
  5. Services Of Our Tour Manager Or Local Representatives, While On Tour.
  6. A Local Representative Or Your Coach Driver May Only Be There To Assist You During Your Initial Part Of The Tour.
  7. Lakshadweep Is Located About 185 Miles (300 Km) Off The Kerala Coast In Arabian Sea. It Is In 8° And 12° North Latitude And 71° And 74° East Longitude. The Nearest Island Andrott Is 220 Kms Away From Kochi And The Farthest One, Agatti Is 440 Kms Away. One Can Reach Lakshadweep By Flight And Ships From Kochi. Lakshadweep Administration Operates Ships From Kochi

    By Air: The Airport At Agatti Is Well Networked With The Mainland At Kochi (Cochin) From Where Onward Flights To Most Of The Airports In India And To Selected Foreign Destinations Are Available.  (The Agatti Island Is The Gateway To Bangaram)

    By Ship: Four Passenger Ships M.V Kavaratti, M.V Tipusultan, M.V. Bharatseema, M.V Aminidivi And M.V Minicoy Operate Between Kochi And The Islands. The Ships Have Standard Voyages Which Takes Between 14 To 20 Hours. Kochi / Agatti Direct Or Kochi / Kavarati / Kadmath / Amini.  Inter Transport Available By Speed Boats). 

     Helicopter ServiceHelicopter Transfer Is Available From Agatti To Bangaram Island Resort During Monsoon And To Kavaratti Through Out The Year.

  8. Lakshadweep Islands Are Basically Restricted Areas And The Nation’s Smallest Union Territory. All Visitors Need A Permit To Enter Lakshadweep. However For Bonafied Tourists The Permit And Other Formalities Will Be Arranged By The Tour Organizers Or Authorized Private Resort Groups And Are Exempted From Entry Restriction.
  9. We Need A Minimum 2 Working Days To Issue The Entry Permit. The Permit Will Be Supplied While You Entering At Cochin Or Agatti Airport. (A Help Counter Is Operational At Both The Airport For Lakshadweep Travelers) To Obtain The Permit, You Will Have To Forward Name, Address, Age & Place Of Birth Of Person/S To Us As Soon As You Confirm The Bookings. For Foreign Nationals Forward Name, Address, Age & Place Of Birth, Passport Number, Date Of Issue, Place Of Issue And Expiry Date Of Passport Has To Be Provided.
  10. There Are Beach Resorts In Agatti And Bangaram Operational Year-Round. Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Minicoy And Kadmat Islands Charter Ship Based Tour And Tourists Can Stay In These Resorts In Season Only. The Tourist Huts In Each Island Occupy Ideal Locations On The Beach Itself. All Accommodation Is Built To Be Eco-Friendly With Largely Locally Available Building Materials. For Certain Packages Like Coral Reef, Overnight Accommodation Is Provided On Board The Ship.
  11. The Lakshadweep Islands (Laccadive As They Were Formerly Known) Are One Of The Few Remaining Virgin Islands In The World And The Only Coral Reef Islands In India. The Islands Are A Geographical Extension Of The Maldives Island Chain. The Soft Silvery Beaches, The Coral Atolls Built On Ancient Volcanic Formations, Living Corals, Vast Beautiful Shallow Lagoons, The Matchless Marine Environment And Multi-Coloured Coral Fishes Makes Lakshadweep A Real Paradise In Arabian Sea. One Can Engage In Water Sports Like Kayaking, Canoeing, Snorkeling And Para Sailing. For Adventures, There Are Plenty Of Opportunities For Scuba Diving. One May Also Visit Local Houses, Marine Museum, Light House And A Few Local Industries.
  12. Though The Islands Are Open Round The Year, From October To April Is The Ideal Time To Visit. The Rush Of Tourists Is Mainly Concentrated From November To March. The Monsoon Period Is From 15 May To 15 September. Tourist Season: October – May For The Ship Based Tour Packages. Agatti And Bangaram May Be Visited Throughout The Year. Climate: Lakshadweep Has A Tropical Climate. From 27 To 32 Degree Celsius During September To March. From 30 To 33 Degree Celsius In April And May. Water Temperature In The Lagoon Is Normally Around 25 – 27 Degree Centigrade. The Temperature During Monsoon Is Between 27 – 30 Degrees And Water Temperature Remains At 25 Degrees. Though The Sea Remains Rough During Monsoon, The Reef Which Encircles The Island, Keeps The Lagoon Calm. However, Due To Rough Sea, Boats Do Not Ply Outside The Lagoon. Some Effect Of The Northeast Monsoon Is Felt In October-November In The Form Of Light Transitory Showers Which Cool The Place. Clothing: Light Cotton Tropical Clothes Are Sufficient Throughout The Year. A Waterproof Coat Is Advisable During The Monsoons.
  13. A Medical Center With Qualified Medical Personnel Functions At Agatti Island. (8 Kms From Bangaram Island Resort) In The Event Of A Medical Emergency, Evacuation By Helicopter Is Possible. It Is Advisable To Carry Your Basic Medication That You May Require, As This May Not Be Available On The Island.
  14. As Per The Section 3 Of The Regulation, Transportation, Possession, Consumption And Manufacture Of Liquor Or Any Intoxicating Drug Is Prohibited In All The Islands. However, Being An International Tourist Center, Bangaram Is Exempted.
  15. Certain Sightseeing/Excursions If Closed Then Alternate Sightseeing Will Be Done.
  16. Kindly Note That On Certain Departure Dates The Tour Routing Could Change. In Some Tours, There Is Also A Possibility That The Tour Could Operate In Reverse Itinerary. However, You Will Not Miss Any Sightseeing Or Excursions That Are Mentioned In The Itinerary Unless Its Closed Due To Holiday. Your Tour Manager Will Notify You The Same.
  17. No Refunds For Unutilized Services.
  18. Please Check With Your Sales Representative For Final Details.
  19. For Any Issues Or Redressal Of Any Grievances, Passengers/ End Customers Should Approach Their Travel Agent Only From Where They Have Booked Their Tour.
  20. CTIA Holidays Reserves The Right To Claim From The Passengers, Any Additional Expenses Incurred Due To Delay Or Changes In The Schedule Of Trains, Flights, Coach, Cruise Or Other Services.
  21. CTIA Holidays Reserves The Right To Change Any Itinerary For Operational Reasons And Reasons Beyond The Control Of Such As Weather Conditions, Strike, Etc.
  22. CTIA Holidays Shall Not Accept Any Liability Or Responsibility For Any Damages, Loss, Injury, Accident, Death, Delay, Breakdown Or Irregularity, Which May Occur In Carrying Out Of The Tour Arrangement Due To Weather Conditions, Strikes, War, Quarantine And Any Other Cause Whatsoever And All Such Loss Or Expenses Must Be Borne By The Passenger.
  23. Please Read Our Booking & Cancellation Policy.