Overview
We have brought to you a great way to visit and explore multiple destinations in India and Sri Lanka. If you are a fan of cruising, you must check out our meticulously designed 7 nights and 8 days Cordelia Cruise package from Mumbai. Get closer to the sea than ever before on an 8 days Cordelia Cruise. India’s indigenous luxury cruise, Cordelia Cruise, sails to the sea of Mumbai, Goa, and Kochi. Alongside Colombo, Trincomalee travel via sea is the significant highlight of 8 days Cordelia Cruise from Mumbai.
Note: It is a suggested itinerary of 8 day Cruise tour that you can modify as per your requirement with the help of tour experts.
Highlights
- Half-day at leisure in Goa - India’s Party Capital town
- Full-day cruise hopping and its various sections
- Half-day leisure in Kochi - Queen of the Arabian Sea
- Full-day excursion to the cosmopolitan getaway to Sri Lanka - Colombo
- Indulge in onboard activities at cruise
- Sightseeing in Trincomalee
Itinerary
Your memorable cruising journey embarks from the city of dreams- Mumbai. You will get on board at around 8 pm, and complete all the formalities, then check into your room and unwind for a while. Later, take your delicious dinner and explore the various sections of the cruise. After that, you will move towards your room for a restful sleep.
Your first destination on this trip will be the beautiful and one of the most visited cities of India- Goa. You will reach here by 2 pm and get approximately 4 hours to enjoy and party here. Take some time and hire a bike to explore the city's major attractions. Do not forget to have some mouth-watering seafood at the beach restaurants of the town. After an eventful day at Goa, return to the cruise before 6 pm and start riding the tides again. have your lip-smacking dinner on the cruise and slide into your bed for a peaceful sleep.
While heading towards your next destination, you will get an entire day to explore the different sections of the cruise. However, you don't have to hurry because there are good days to enjoy other parts of this cruise. Start your day with a lip-smacking breakfast, then take a trip to the top deck. Enjoy the view and enjoy sunbathing on the deck itself. Later in the evening, you can explore the lounge and bar of the ship or visit the dine-in restaurant for a quiet and lavishing dinner with your friends or family.
Enjoy an overnight stay in your room.
After enjoying a full day on the cruise ship, it is time to visit the next destination, Kochi. Situated on the Malabar Coast of India- Kochi is one of the finest destinations in the country that serves travelers of all kinds throughout the year. You will reach the city shores at around 7:30 am and have the entire day to enjoy and explore the city. You will have to return to the cruise at about 3 pm post which you will move ahead in your trip. The city of Kochi has a lot of marvels, artifacts, cafes, and top-notch restaurants that can be visited. Keep your itinerary ready beforehand, so you don't have to waste time by being clueless about visiting the places. Discover the life of Kerala and enjoy a delicious meal.
Now, you will visit your first foreign land of this cruise trip, Colombo. It is the capital city of Sri Lanka and one of the best places to stay in the country. It is not just blessed with natural beauty but is also dotted with multiple temples throughout. After leaving Kochi, you will arrive at the port of Colombo at around 12:30 pm. You have the rest of the day to enjoy and take a tour of the city's prime locations. Take a shore excursion, visit several temples, beautiful sights, and historical monuments, and enjoy water sports. This will be another eventful day for you where you will have a lot of enjoyment and mesmerizing sights to visit. Ensure that you return to the pick-up port by 9 pm because that's the departure time of the cruise. Once you are on board, you will start sailing to your next destination again.
You will start your day with a delicious and healthy breakfast. After that, you will be spending the entire day at your leisure. There are a lot of fun activities that can be done throughout the day onboard. Your parents, friends, or kids, whosoever travels with you, can find an ideal place to enjoy. Make the most out of it. The ship has a lot of other places where you can spend some time enjoying, like the entertainment section or the casino. There is a complete lobby of games, including a casino where you can try your hand. Who knows, your luck might give you an edge.
Now from Colombo, you will be stopping at the next destination, which is another port city of Sri Lanka- Trincomalee. It is also one of the finest destinations in the country, and it serves many people throughout the year. You will reach this place at around 7 am and have half the day to spend here. It's enough to visit the prime locations of the city. Make sure you don't miss out on anything important. Take a city tour and return to the pick-up point at around 3 pm to head to the last destination of this tour.
After leaving Trincomalee at 3 pm, you will reach Chennai at around 10 am the next day. This is the drop-off point and the last destination of this tour. Ensure you visit the top destination in Chennai and the temples that this place is famous for. This tour might end, but you will have many memories and exciting moments to take back home. You can also buy souvenirs from different places to remember your time afterward.
FAQs
Yes, you can visit Goa in December. The weather remains cool and pleasant with the temperature ranging from 21°C to 32°C. December is the perfect time to join the Christmas and New Year celebrations and have fun in Goa.
Yes, you can visit Goa in January. Located on the southwest coast, Goa experiences moderate temperature in January that ranges between 19°C and 30°C. So, you can easily plan a trip to Goa and enjoy its charming atmosphere.
Yes, Goa is open for tourists now. As per the new guidelines, tourists can plan and book their Goa tour. With Unlock 4.0, the Goa government has permitted resumed tourism activities and also granted permission to hotels to operate while keeping in mind some guidelines.
- Institutional quarantine is compulsory for symptomatic tourists until the test result is available.
- Booking accommodation at a registered hotel is compulsory.
- If passengers furnish a COVID-19 negative test result issued by an ICMR-recognized lab not older than 48-hours prior to the arrival in Goa, then they can head towards their accommodation.
- Tourists will be required to undergo self-isolation until the test results are out. The isolation facility will be offered by the booked hotel.
- If tourists show symptoms upon arrival, they have to undergo a COVID-19 test at his/her own expenses.
- All the bills related to quarantine, test, etc. shall be paid by tourists.
There are a plethora of top things to do in Goa as this place offers an immeasurable chance to have fun and entertainment. Given are below:
- Indulge in Water Sports
- Experience Canyoning
- Dolphin Ride
- Mandovi River Sunset Cruise
- Enjoy at Goa Carnival
- Visit the Casino
- Enjoy the nightlife in Clubs
- Enjoy the Beach Parties
Goa is known for its white sandy beaches and is famous among families for the holiday destination. The best beaches in Goa for families are: Calangute Beach, Baga, Sinquerim, Colva Beach, Dona Paula Beach, Morjim Beach and Anjuna Beach etc.
Goa has plenty to offer in terms of adventure and experiences. It is famous for various adventure sports namely snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, kayaking, waterskiing, aqua zorbing, and many more. The best beaches where one can enjoy adventure sports in Goa are: Calangute Beach, Sinquerim Beach, Colva Beach, Baga Beach, Anjuna Beach and Majorda Beach.
Sri Lanka is an island country, and there is no shortage of natural beauty in this country. It is famous for its enchanting beaches, where you can enjoy the scenic views of the charming sandy shores. Here is a list best beaches in Sri Lanka:
- Unawantanu
- Bentota
- Mirissa
- Galle
- Indiruwa
- Arugam Bay
- Dickwella
- Weligama
- Koggala
- Negombo
The official language of Sri Lanka is Sinhala and Tamil. Most of the population speaks this language, while English uses widely for official and commercial purposes.
This beautiful island nation is nothing less than heaven for the shopaholics. Sri Lanka shopping is famous for crafted jewelry, batiks, colonial antiques, exquisite handicrafts, spices, natural spa products, and many more. Sri Lanka shops have so much there that you would surely not leave with a single bag. Paradise Store, Lakhpana, Arcade Independence Square, Laksala, Majestic City, and Odel are some must-visit when shopping in Colombo.
This enchanting island nation is one of the best places to enjoy the nightlife. Sri Lanka nightlife in stylish restaurants, glitzy bars, and chill-out pubs can be best experienced. Being a party lover, you should experience the Colombo, Sri Lanka nightlife. Zaza Bar, Loft Lounge Bar, Barefoot Garden Café, Le Garage, Old Trinitians Sports Club, Yula Beach Bar, and Koha Surf Lounge are some of the best nightclubs in Sri Lanka. Bentota is 60 km south of Colombo and lined by palm trees.
The most important places to visit Cochin are as follows:
Dutch Palace – It is also known as Mattancherry palace made in style of Kerala architecture, it shows the mural paintings of Ramayana, Mahabharata , Lord Krishna of Guruvayur temple. Here you can also see the works of great poet Kalidas.
- Timing – 10.00 Am to 05.00PM except Friday
The Jewish Synagouge – Jewish Synagouge is the oldest one among seven synagogue in the Jewish city.
- Open timings – 10 AM to 12 noon & from 3pm to 5 pm , open on all the days except Friday and Saturday.
Fort Kochi – One of the must visit area , the houses are built in European Architecture by the rich traders from British Era. Walking through the bazar road in Fort Kochi is very fascinating.
St. Francis Church – It is one of the old Church, it is the Burial place of the great Portuguese explorer Vaso Da Gama.
Museum of Kerala History – It shows the History and culture of Kerala through a Sound and Light show in English and Malayalam. Also can see the incredible paintings and statues of great personalities.
Chinese fishing nets – This nets are fixed in land for fishing. Chinese fishing nets are found in India only outside of China, it’s an evidence of showing relations between China emperors and Cochin kings.
As souvenir or to gift someone you must take the followings;
- Tea and Coffee
- Spices
- Kathakali Masks
- Kasavu mundus , Dresses
- Aromatic oils
- Jewelries
- Banana Chips and Cashew nuts
- Handicrafts