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Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited · CORDELIA
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Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited has informed the Exchange about the transcript of the conference call held on October 09, 2026, on the company's performance for the Second Quarter/Half Year ended September 30, 2026. The transcript is available on the company's website.
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WATERWAYS LEISURE TOURISM LIMITED
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS WATERWAYS LEISURE TOURISM PRIVATE LIMITED)
15th 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: Transcript of the conference call
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 46(2)(oa) (iii) read with Schedule III of Part A of the
SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ('Listing
Regulations'), the transcript of the conference call held on October 09, 2026 on the Company's
performance for the Second Quarter/Half Year ended September 30, 2026, is enclosed
herewith. The said transcript is also available on Company's website at:
https://www.cordeliacruises.com/investor-relation?tab=financialInfo
This is for your information and record.
Thanking you
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
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Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited
Q2 and H1 FY27 Earnings Conference Call
October 09, 2026
Moderator: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited
Q2 and H1 FY27 Earnings Conference Call hosted by Concept Investor Relations to discuss the
company's financial and operational performance for the quarter and half year ended
September 2026.
Before we begin, let me mention a short cautionary statement. Some of the statements made
in today's earnings call may be forward looking in nature. Such forward-looking statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those
anticipated.
Such statements are made on management's beliefs as well as assumptions made by the
information currently available to the management. Audiences are cautioned not to place any
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements in making any investment decisions. The
purpose of today's earnings call is purely to educate and bring awareness about the company's
fundamental business and financial quarter under review.
As a reminder, all participant lines will be in the listen-only mode and there will be an
opportunity for you to ask questions after the presentation concludes. Should you need
assistance during the conference call, please signal an operator by pressing “*” and then “0”
on your touchtone phone.
Let me introduce you to the management, Mr. Jurgen Bailom – Executive Director and CEO,
Mr. Nishikant Upadhyay – Chief Financial Officer.
I now hand the conference over to Mr. Jurgen Bailom. Thank you and over to you, sir.
Jurgen Bailom: Thank you, Sagar. Very good evening, everyone and thank you for joining us today for
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited Q2 and H1 FY27 Earnings Call.
Joining me today is Mr. Nishikant Upadhyay – our Chief Financial Officer and our Investor
Relations Partners, Concept Public Relations.
Let me start with a little perspective on where we are as business today:
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We started Waterways Leisure Tourism in November 2020 and we set sail with Cordelia Cruises
in September 2021. Over the last few years, we have built Cordelia into a strong cruise brand
in India. From the very beginning, our goal was simply to create the premium cruise experience
built around the Indian traveler and what they value most. For us a cruise is not just about the
destination.
It's about the complete holiday from food and entertainment, accommodation, family
experiences, wellness and our guest experience both on board and ashore. Very pleased to say
a key development as we enter the second half of FY27 is the delivery of Cordelia Sky, which
has arrived in Mumbai today this morning at 8:00 A.M. at the beautiful International Cruise
Terminal in Mumbai on schedule and will commence sailing from 23rd of October.
The early delivery reflects a strong execution and operational efficiency while giving us
additional time to complete preparation and ensure a smooth start to operations. With a
capacity of 2,400 guests across 1,002 staterooms, Sky will increase our overall capacity by
approximately 126%.
More importantly, it gives us significantly greater flexibility to operate a wider range of
domestic and international itineraries. Revenue from Sky will start contributing from second
half of this financial year with the larger benefits building progressively as utilization ramps up.
We are encouraged by the initial booking grants and we believe the additional capacity will
allow us to serve a much broader range of customer occasions and travel preferences. For us,
Sky is more than an addition to the fleet. It is an important step in expanding the number of
occasions on which customers can choose Cordelia, whether for family holiday, weekend
getaways, celebrations, a destination wedding or an international vacation.
Coming up to our performance:
Q2 FY27 was a strong quarter for us, with performance improving both year-on-year and
sequentially. We have outperformed Q1 and delivered improvement despite a challenging
external environment, including geopolitical uncertainty and broader macroeconomic
headwinds. For us, this is an important message.
While external conditions can influence travel patterns and consumer sentiments, our focus
remains on what we can control demand generation, pricing, inventory management,
customer experience and cost discipline. We have also seen additional revenue streams
contributing to the business, reflecting the increasing breadth of our offering and opportunities
we have to enhance revenue per guest.
At the same time, cost management remains an important priority. We are taking an
aggressive, but disciplined approach to sales and inventory management, balancing demand
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stimulation with pricing and capacity optimization. The objective is clear to drive higher
utilization and revenue while protecting the quality of our earnings.
Looking at the larger opportunities:
We remain very positive of the long-term potential of cruising in India. India recorded
approximately 4.8 lakh cruise passenger movements in CY 2025, while domestic passengers
accounting for nearly 89%. The Indian overnight ocean and coastal cruise industry was valued
at approximately ₹8,301 millionsin FY25 compared to ₹5,764 millions in FY20 and is expected
to grow at around 20% to 25% CAGR between FY26 and FY31.
Yet, cruise penetration in India remains very low relative to the overall travel and tourism
opportunities. As consumers increasingly look for differentiated, experience-led holidays, we
believe cruising is well-positioned to benefit from the structural shift by bringing
accommodation, dining, entertainment and destinations together in one experience.
India's extensive coastline is a significant structural advantage for the industry. In addition,
wherever applicable, passport-free and visa-free cruise itineraries can reduce the friction
associated with conventional international travel, further supporting cruising as an attractive
and accessible holiday choice for Indian consumers.
We therefore see a long runway for the category and believe our increasing scale, broad
itinerary network and differentiated cu
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