NSEInvestor Presentation9 Oct 2026 · 9 Oct 2026, 06:38 pm
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Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited · CORDELIA
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Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited has submitted its un-audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, showing a significant increase in revenue and EBITDA.
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WATERWAYS LEISURE TOURISM LIMITED
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS WATERWAYS LEISURE TOURISM PRIVATE LIMITED)
09th October, 2026
To To
Listing Department, Listing Department
BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Limited
P.J Tower, Dalal Street, Exchange Plaza, Plot No. C/1, G Block,
Mumbai- 400001 BKC, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051.
Scrip Code: 544802
Symbol: CORDELIA
Dear Sir(s),
Sub: Earning Release
In compliance with the relevant provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board of India
(Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, we hereby submit the
Earning Release on the Un-audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results of the
Company for the Second Quarter / Half Year ended on September 30, 2026.
Kindly take the above on record.
For on behalf of Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited
(Formerly Waterways Leisure Tourism Private Limited)
Ankit Satish Shah
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
(ACS: 68732)
CIN No. L63030MH2020PLC440323
Regd. Office & Corp. a – A-1601, Marathon Futurex, NM Joshi Marg, Lower Parel East, Delisle Road, Mumbai – 400013.
Email – waterwaysleisure2021@gmail.com/cs@waterways-leisure.com| Website - www.cordeliacruises.com
*Confidentiality Notice: This letterhead including supporting enclosures (if any) are intended for the use of the recipient(s) only and may contain
confidential or privileged information. Unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, or uploading on social media platforms is strictly prohibited. If you are not the
intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this document and enclosures.
WATERWAYS LEISURE TOURISM LIMITED
Investor Presentation
Q2 & H1 FY27
Period ended September 30, 2026 Strictly private and confidential
ORIENTATION
Forward Looking Statements
This presentation and the accompanying slides (the “Presentation”), which This document should be read in conjunction with the Company’s
have been prepared by Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited (the published financial results. Certain analysis undertaken and represented in
“Company”), operator of the Cordelia Cruises brand, have been prepared this document may constitute an estimate or interpretation and may differ
solely for information purposes and do not constitute any offer, from the actual underlying results.
recommendation or invitation to purchase or subscribe to any securities.
All figures are derived from the Company’s internal Operating Profit
This Presentation may contain certain statements that are forward- Analysis and its restated statutory financial statements, and are presented
looking, including the words or phrases such as “expects”, “anticipates”, in INR Millions unless otherwise stated. Figures for previous periods have
“intends”, “will”, “would”, “estimates”, “believes”, “plans”, “project” or been regrouped and/or reclassified wherever considered necessary.
similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on
certain expectations, assumptions and anticipated developments and
other factors which are not limited to risks and uncertainties regarding
Non-IndAS measures
fluctuations in earnings, market growth, intense competition, the pricing
Measures marked with an asterisk (*) —EBITDA, Net Yield, Net
environment, fuel price movements, foreign exchange movements and
Cruise Cost —are adjusted management measures not defined
geopolitical developments.
under IndAS, and may not be comparable to similarly titled
measures used by other companies.
The Company, therefore, cannot guarantee that the forward-looking
statements made herein shall be realized. The Company does not
undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect
events or circumstances after the date hereof.
Cordelia Cruises · Q2 & H1 FY27
THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW
Q2 & H1 FY27 at a Glance
QUARTERLY HALF YEARLY
REVENUE FROM EBITDA* EBITDA MARGIN REVENUE FROM EBITDA* EBITDA MARGIN
OPERATIONS OPERATIONS
₹1,329 ₹777 58.45% ₹3,230 ₹1,242 38.45%
+31% YoY +3337% YoY +61 bps YoY +16% YoY +131% YoY +19 bps YoY
PAT PAT MARGIN EPS PAT PAT MARGIN EPS
₹585 44.02% ₹0.85 ₹813 25.16% ₹1.20
+755% YoY +53 bps YoY Not annualised +215% YoY +16 bps YoY Not annualised
Cordelia Cruises · Q2 & H1 FY27
*Consolidated considering exceptional items;(Figures in INR Mn)
Industry Overview
ESTIMATED CRUISE PENETRATION, FY26
Highly consolidated global market: Major cruise players account for 70–80%+ of the global
industry.
~5.7% ~0.01%
High entry barriers: Capital-intensive operations and stringent regulations limit new entrants.
North America India
Expanding opportunities: 30+ potential cruise routes identified across recreational, heritage
and long-distance segments.
Untapped Indian potential: Growing scope for domestic, international and niche cruise
tourism.
OVERNIGHT OCEAN & COASTAL CRUISE
MARKET, INDIA
Growing market: India’s overnight ocean & coastal cruise market grew from ₹5,764 Mn (FY20)
to ₹8,301 Mn (FY25), ~8% CAGR.
₹7,325 ₹18,200–22,500
Favorable growth drivers: Rising disposable incomes, aspirational travel, better port
infrastructure and government support. FY26E · INR Mn FY31P · CAGR ~20–25%
Significant headroom: India’s cruise market remains nascent, with strong medium-term growth
potential.
Cordelia Cruises · Q2 & H1 FY27
Company Overview
▸ India’s only domestic ocean cruise operator as of December 31, 2024, offering
premium cruising with Indian hospitality and cultural experiences, driving
brand recognition, customer loyalty and competitive positioning.
▸ Extensive domestic itineraries covering Mumbai, Goa, Kochi, Chennai,
Lakshadweep, Visakhapatnam and Puducherry.
▸ International itineraries covering Sri Lanka (Hambantota, Trincomalee & Jaffna)
and destinations including Phuket, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi.
▸ Comprehensive onboard experiences including multiple dining venues,
casino, theatre, spa, swimming pools, live music, magic shows and
professional theatrical performances.
▸ Festive experiences during Christmas and New Year’s, featuring themed
décor, curated menus, festive events and tailored entertainment.
▸ Curated shore excursions combining culture, luxury and adventure, including
Lakshadweep snorkeling & scuba diving, Agatti Island tours, Jaffna Fort &
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil visits, and Goa heritage walks, Basilica visits & spice
plantation tours.
Cordelia Cruises · Q2 & H1 FY27
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Ownership Structure
EXISTING CORPORATE & OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE OF MV EMPRESS NEW CRUISES: NORWEGIAN SKY AND NORWEGIAN SUN
Norwegian Sky Limited and Norwegian Sun
Rajesh Hotwani
Limited
(Vessel Owners)
Global Shipping & Leisure Limited
(Mauritius registered) (Corporate Bareboat charter agreement
Promoter)
(Indian Entity -Issuer Company) Baycruise Shipping & Leasing (IFSC) Pvt
Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd
Time Vessel operating entity Ltd
charter of
(GIFT City, Gujarat)
Empress
Bay Cruise Investments Inc. (BVI)
cruise
Vessel owning entity: MV Empress Time charter of Norwegian Sky and
(Wholly owned subsidiary of issuer)
Norwegian Sun cruise
Nature of Business:
Baycruise Shipping & Leasing (IFSC) Ship leasing: operating and financial
Pvt Ltd leasing, purchase, sale and lease-back, Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd
(GIFT City, Gujarat) (Step-down novate, transfer, assignment of ocean
subsidiary of issuer) vessels. (Indian Entity)
Operating lease of ocean vessels.
Advice or soliciting for ocean vessel
leasing transactions
Cordelia Cruises · Q2 & H1 FY27
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Board of Directors
Jurgen Bailom Anil Kumar Chopra
Chairman of the Board, Executive Director and CEO Independent Director
Founding member of Indian Cruise Line Association. He has experience in Over 3 years of experience in the steel processing, distribution and
cruise line and shipping, hospitality, resort and tourism industry. manufacturing of automobile steel sector. He holds a master’s degrees in
Previously associated with Zen Cruises Private Limited, Vidanta Grupo, science in defence studies, as well as in philosophy in defence
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