Question 1

Which are some of the best cruises from Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Here are some of the best cruises from Chennai:1. Cordelia Cruise | Chennai to Chennai2. Cordelia Cruise | Chennai-At Sea-Hambantota3. Cordelia Cruise | Chennai-Hambantota-Trincomalee-Jaffna-Chennai4. Cordelia Cruise | Chennai At Sea Kochi5. Cordelia Cruise | Chennai - Kochi - Mumbai

Question 2

Which are the best routes for cruises that depart from Chennai?

Accepted Answer

1. Chennai- Trincomalee - Colombo - Kochi - Goa – Bombay: On this route, your crusade will flag off from Chennai Port and end at Mumbai Harbour. In between, the ship will take you through destinations including Trincomalee, Colombo, Kochi and Goa.Now, you can cruise between two nations across six distinct destinations. Amazing, isn't it? All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) + handcrafted drinks are included on these cruises. Other than this, there will be proposed onboard activities for the purpose of the entertainment of the travellers.The major highlights of the cruises running on this route are excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Kerala Backwaters; panoramic tour of the city of Colombo;visit to Mani Bhavan, the museum dedicated to the life of Gandhi in Mumbai. The entire voyage lasts for 11 days and 10 Nights. The seven-deck “La Belle Des Océans” which ply from Chennai- Trincomalee - Colombo - Kochi - Goa – Bombay is run by CroisiEurope.2. Chennai-High Seas- Trincomalee- Chennai: On this route, your expedition will commence from Chennai Port. The cruise will sail in the high seas to reach Trincomalee and will head back to Chennai Port after 3 Nights. Experience the taste of international cruising standards and indulge in a mind-boggling journey to Trincomalee.The cost of sailing from Chennai Port to Trincomalee and back to Chennai ranges between $119- $299 (Rs 9000- Rs 22000). The cost keeps escalating with the up-gradation of classes. Beginning with Indian Thalis to Asian cuisines; travellers can gorge onto lip-smacking delicacies.Other than this, there are multiple other eateries on the deck to savour your taste buds. Onboard experiences consist of live music, exotic dance performances, DJ Night, movies, and spa sessions. One can try their luck at the in-house Casino. There is also a designated area for kids and teenagers where your little ones can indulge in a lot of amusements. The entire sojourn lasts for 4 Days and 3 Nights. The ships which ply from Chennai-High Seas-Trincomalee- Chennai are run by Jalesh Cruises.

Question 3

Which are the departure ports from Chennai?

Accepted Answer

On the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, Chennai only has one departure port i.e. Chennai Port. Initially known as the Madras Port, it is one of the oldest ports in India which began its operations in 1881. Over the years, Chennai Port has grown into a major hub for containers, cars and project logistics.Other than this, Chennai Port also departs cruise ships to tropical destinations like Andaman and Sri Lanka. Only government run cruises ply from Chennai Port to Andaman Islands. On the other hand, luxurious cruise lines like Jalesh Cruise ply between Chennai Port and Sri Lanka.

Question 4

What is the best time for cruising  from Chennai?

Accepted Answer

The best time to take a cruise from Chennai is between November and April. Around this time, the ocean is not prone to terrific cyclones and storms. Due to absence of rain-bearing clouds, the sky blooms in blue and enables a smooth cruising experience.Since the weather remains temperate, onboarders can also go up to the deck to soak in the sunshine and overall serenity. Although cruises from Chennai Port ply between May –October, these are monsoon months and sea id harsh. If you are planning to indulge in a cruise around this time, get ready for a bumpy ride.

Question 5

How much does a cruise ship cost from Chennai?

Accepted Answer

The cost of a cruise ship in Chennai varies with place. In the case of Chennai to Andaman, it ranges between Rs 3000- Rs 12000.In case of Chennai- High Seas- Trincomalee- Chennai, it starts from Rs 9000 and can go as high as Rs 22000. The price varies with up-gradation of classes. The lowest class is on the Bunk Seats and the highest class is the Cabins.

Question 6

What are the important guidelines to know about cruises from Chennai?

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- Carry 2 passport size photographs, your address proof, government identity proof and a full advance payment along with the requisition form for booking tickets.- Travellers should take medication against motion sickness because it is a common phenomenon which happens to most of the passengers.- Irrespective of the time of the year, travellers should take influenza vaccination and other immunizations.- Make sure to arrive at the terminal 4 hours before departure.- Outside food & alcohol are not allowed inside the cruises.- Economy passengers can carry a maximum of 100 kg of luggage. Passengers belonging to other classes can carry a maximum of 200 kg of luggage.

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