Cruise news (Cordelia Empress-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Cordelia Cruises (India) confirms Cordelia Sun ship debut in November 2027
Cordelia Cruises has confirmed that the former Norwegian Sun will join its fleet as Cordelia Sun, entering service in November 2027 and expanding the...
July 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Mumbai Port strengthens position as international cruise hub with expanded global and domestic...
Mumbai Port is continuing to strengthen its position within the international cruise market as a growing number of global cruise operators include...
June 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Chennai Port (India) opens cruise season with record turnaround operation
The Chennai Port Authority handled a record 3,600 cruise passengers in a single day on Saturday, June 20th, as the arrival of Cordelia Empress...
June 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Cordelia Cruises' ship Empress marks historic boost to Andhra’s coastal economy
The luxury vessel MV Empress, operated by Cordelia Cruises (India), departed from the Visakhapatnam International Cruise Terminal en route to Chennai...
July 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cordelia Cruises (India) prepares for IPO to fuel fleet expansion
Waterways Leisure Tourism, the Mumbai-based operator behind Cordelia Cruises, has submitted a Draft Red Herring Prospectus with India’s SEBI...
June 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cordelia Cruises (India) schedules new Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka voyages
Cordelia Cruises (India) is poised to expand its maritime operations from Chennai (India) during the summer of 2025, introducing a series of domestic...
May 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line transfers the Sky and Sun ships to Cordelia Cruises India
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has formalized an agreement to transfer two of its SUN-class vessels - Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, to Cordelia Cruises...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
India’s cruise market expands with domestic growth and new entrants
India's cruise shipping industry is experiencing continued growth, attracting increased attention from multiple companies. While historically serving...
February 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cordelia Cruises (India) expands fleet and prepares for IPO
The board of Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd (Cordelia Cruises India) convened in Mumbai to outline strategic expansion plans, including the addition...
February 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cordelia Cruises India partners with WMS for enhanced onboard connectivity
WMS, a leader in maritime wireless connectivity, has announced a new partnership with Cordelia Cruises, India's premier cruise line and travel brand...
August 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cordelia Cruises India launches summer sailings from Chennai for 2024 season
Cordelia Cruises has announced the start of its summer sailings from Chennai (India), set to run from July 12 through September 9, 2024. The company...
May 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cordelia Cruises India plans fleet expansion with 2 new ships amid surging demand
Cordelia Cruises India is capitalizing on burgeoning prospects within the industry, supported by government initiatives. With a remarkable 97...
April 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Hambantota Port (Sri Lanka) celebrates surge in cruise tourism with 5 ships/6000+ tourists
Sri Lanka's Hambantota International Port (HIP) experienced a surge in maritime activity, hosting 6000+ tourists to in November and December 2023...
December 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cordelia Cruises ship MV Empress is the season's first to visit Port Mormugao/Goa India
The commencement of the tourist season saw the arrival of the inaugural luxury liner at Port Mormugao/Goa (India). The Cordelia Cruises-operated...
September 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cordelia Cruises India to add major ports in West Asia from June 2024
According to Jurgen Bailom (President & CEO of Cordelia's parent company Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt Ltd), the India-based travel brand...
July 9, 2023