Cordelia Cruises will begin the inaugural Indian season of Cordelia Sky from Mumbai on October 23rd, 2026.
The 1999-built vessel, previously operated by NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line as Norwegian Sky, will expand Cordelia’s capacity in the Indian market with itineraries ranging from short domestic voyages to longer cruises linking India with Southeast Asia.
The ship will initially operate 2- to 5-night roundtrips from Mumbai, including itineraries to Goa and Lakshadweep Islands. The schedule also includes 7-night Southeast Asia voyages departing from Chennai and visiting destinations such as Phuket, Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. A corresponding itinerary will operate in the opposite direction from Singapore to Chennai.
The introduction of Cordelia Sky increases the India-based company's capacity ahead of the planned addition of another NCL vessel - Norwegian Sun - in 2027.
The ship has 1,002 staterooms across several accommodation categories, comprising 429 Interior staterooms, 313 Ocean View staterooms, 245 Mini Suites, 11 Penthouse Suites and four Chairman’s Suites. Mini Suites provide additional living space and private balconies, while the Chairman’s Suites feature separate living, dining and bedroom areas, along with private balconies equipped with hot tubs. Butler and concierge services are also available in the highest accommodation category.
Dining facilities are distributed across 10 venues, offering a range of cuisines and dining styles. Options include regional Indian dishes, sushi, Italian cuisine, vegetarian and Jain selections, as well as buffet dining.
Entertainment will be centred on the 930-seat Marquee Theatre, which will host a main production show as well as other productions and variety performances. Additional live music, games, activities and entertainment will be presented at venues throughout the ship.
Outdoor facilities include pickleball and cricket areas, while gaming spaces are also available onboard. The pool deck features two swimming pools and five hot tubs, with more than 30,000 square feet of open deck space.
Other facilities include 11 bars and lounges, a fitness centre, spa and dedicated areas for children and teenagers. Supervised activities will also be available for younger passengers.
Cordelia Sky will be followed by the sister ship Cordelia Sun/Norwegian Sun, scheduled to begin operations in India in 2027 Q3.