Cordelia Cruises has entered a new phase of growth with the Cordelia Sky sailing from Mumbai and the Cordelia Empress beginning her season from Kochi, marking the first time the company is operating two ships from two Indian homeports simultaneously.

Jurgen Bailom, president and CEO of Cordelia Cruises, said, “Seeing the Cordelia Sky and the Cordelia Empress sailing together was a very special moment for all of us.”

“Five years ago, we began with a vision to make cruising a holiday choice for more Indians. Today, we have two ships sailing from two homeports, giving our guests more destinations, more itineraries and more ways to experience a holiday at sea,” added Bailom.

“Mumbai has been central to our journey from the beginning, and adding Kochi as a homeport allows us to take cruising closer to many more travelers across India.”

The company stated that the expansion increases Cordelia Cruises’ deployed capacity and broadens its domestic and international itinerary network, with weekend sailings, Goa and Lakshadweep cruises, and international itineraries to the Maldives and Sri Lanka now operating across Mumbai and Kochi.

On October 23, the Sky and Empress both called at the port. Across the two ships, nearly 6,000 guests embarked and disembarked.

The Sky departed Mumbai on her inaugural guest sailing, while the Empress commenced her onward journey towards her new homeport in Kochi.

In a press release, the company said the image of both ships sailing side by side marks a defining moment in Cordelia Cruises’ evolution from a single-ship operation to a two-ship fleet.

The fleet is set to expand further with the Cordelia Sun scheduled to join in 2027.

The Sky is now sailing from Mumbai following its inaugural guest sailing on October 23, 2026.

It will offer a mix of short and longer itineraries from Mumbai, including two- and three-night weekend cruises, four-night Lakshadweep cruises and five-night itineraries combining destinations such as Goa and Lakshadweep.

The Sky brings new dining concepts, large-scale production shows, live entertainment, sport, wellness and open-air experiences across the day and into the evening.

The Empress has begun sailing from Kochi, with a program that includes two-night weekend sailings, three-night and four-night Lakshadweep cruises and a five-night international itinerary connecting Kochi with Male, Maldives and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The season also expands Cordelia’s presence in Lakshadweep, with sailings giving guests access to Kavaratti and Minicoy.