Lakshadweep
Island is one
of the most beautiful and amazing tourist places in India. The Samudram
package is the best tourist package by cruise organized by the government of India. There are two ways to
reach Kochi to Lakshadweep; one is by flight, and other is by
Cruise. The article is about the
Lakshadweep package and how to travel from Kochi to
Lakshadweep by cruise.
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| Lakshadweep package |
Lakshadweep tour package
If you have a tour plan in that island, you must have a tour permit and PCC to
visit the island. There are many travel agents like Tourist Hub Holidays Trip,
Skypea Holidays, Queen Conch Travels, and many others online. You can visit
Lakshadweep with a private tour agency and also the government’s “Samudram
Package.” There are some different types of tour packages available in private
trips like Single Island Tour, Honeymoon Tour, budget friendly and also Luxury
trips, etc. The Lakshadweep Tour Package
price depends on the duration of the tour, cabin type, and the inclusion of water
activities.
Samudram Package
There are some beautiful islands like Agatti
Island, Kavaratti, and Bangaram Island that can be explored with the Samudram
Package by Cordelia. The interior of the Cordelia Cruise
is so beautiful and amazing, with facilities like a swimming pool, spa, fitness
center, theater hall, restaurant, medical facility, shop facility, and also
have indoor games, etc. some amazing and joyful music and dance shows that can be
enjoyed on the ship. You will find the cruise services from major cities of
India like Kochi Port, Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, and Goa Port to
the island.
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| Cordelia Cruise |
The Samudram
trip plan is generally 5 days and 4 nights, including all meals like
breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the ship, which makes for full enjoyment of the
island. Food facilities, like veg and non-veg as you like, are available on the
ship. Time takes around 20 hours to reach Agatti Island from Kochi Cruise
Terminal by Cordelia Cruises.
The Samudram Trip
starts from Rs.28,500 + 5% GST. The prices are different due to different types
of categories. You can choose according to your budget. You will see two
different types of packages: Diamond class and Gold class. You will be pay for
Diamond class Rs.36500 + 5% GST for adult and for children Rs.33000 + 5%
GST. For Gold class Rs.28500 +5% GST and for children Rs.25,500 + 5% GST.
The tour price may vary when you visit; see the link below.
On Somudram Cruise, you can generally visit, any three islands that are Agatti, Kavaratti, and Bangaram Islands; sometimes it may be change and refer to visiting different islands like Minicoy Island, Kalpeni, and Kavaratti. The tour included cruise fare, breakfast, dinner, and some water activities like kayaking and glass boating. If you want to do other extra activities like scuba diving, you have to pay extra and book the activities. The scuba diving price may be Rs.2500 per person. If you buy the government package, you do not have to apply for an entry permit separately; it will be included. On during the visit, you can explore the islands and sighting during the day time and stay at night on your ship. To visit Lakshadweep, you can also book a tour plan from government website: www.samudram.utl.gov.in
Kochi to Lakshadweep Ship
Kochi city is located in Kerala and is the main gateway
of the island. There are many ships and cruises are available in Kochi port;
some are private and luxurious, and some cruises are under government. Kochi
to Lakshadweep ship prices may be vary depending on classes, cabins (like
rooms with ocean views, deluxe rooms, etc.), and ships. Some cabins have ocean
views, and some have balcony views. Some luxurious cruise packages price around
42,000 to 86,000 per person.
Note: You need a permit and PCC to visit
Lakshadweep; it is compulsory. You can apply online and offline to get a permit.
For Indians, permit cost will be Rs.200 to Rs.300.
Essential
things to carry in Cordelia Cruise, like 1. Universal adopter for
mobile charge, because the normal Indian charger does not set on the socket. 2.
Motion sickness medicine
Conclusion: If you have a vacation tour plan in Lakshadweep Island, you may visit with the samudram package from Kochi to Lakshadweep by cruise and enjoy the memorable ship journey to the island and explore their culture of the atoll.
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