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Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited · CORDELIA
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Cordelia Cruises has entered a new phase of growth in India, with Cordelia Sky now sailing from Mumbai and Cordelia Empress beginning her season from Kochi, marking the first time the cruise line is operating two ships from two Indian homeports simultaneously.
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Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated October 26, 2026, titled "Cordelia Cruises enters its Two-Ship era with Sky in Mumbai and Empress in Kochi".
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WATERWAYS LEISURE TOURISM LIMITED
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS WATERWAYS LEISURE TOURISM PRIVATE LIMITED)
26th 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)/ Madam(s),
Subject: Intimation of Press Release.
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015, please find enclosed herewith a press release titled “Cordelia Cruises
enters its Two-Ship era with Sky in Mumbai and Empress in Kochi”
The press release will also be available on the website of the Company at
https://www.cordeliacruises.com/investor-relation
Yours faithfully,
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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CORDELIA CRUISES COMMENCES TWO-SHIP OPERATIONS WITH
SKY IN MUMBAI AND EMPRESS IN KOCHI
Nearly 6,000 guests embark and disembark across Cordelia Sky and Cordelia
Empress during a major Mumbai turnaround as the cruise line expands
operations across two homeports
Mumbai, 26 October 2026: Cordelia Cruises has entered a new phase of growth in
India, with Cordelia Sky now sailing from Mumbai and Cordelia Empress beginning
her season from Kochi, marking the first time the cruise line is operating two ships
from two Indian homeports simultaneously.
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.
The scale of Cordelia Cruises’ expanded operations was visible in Mumbai on 23rd
October, when Cordelia Sky and Cordelia Empress were both handled at the port on
the same day. Across the two ships, nearly 6,000 guests embarked and disembarked.
Cordelia Sky departed Mumbai on her inaugural guest sailing, while Cordelia Empress
commenced her onward journey towards her new homeport in Kochi.
The milestone was captured at sea as Cordelia Sky and Cordelia Empress sailed
together off India’s western coast before continuing on their respective journeys. 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 operating across Mumbai and
Kochi.
Jurgen Bailom, President & CEO, Cordelia Cruises, said:
“Seeing Cordelia Sky and 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. 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 travellers across India.”
More Choice from Mumbai
Cordelia Sky, the newest addition to the Cordelia Cruises fleet, is now sailing from
Mumbai following its inaugural guest sailing on 23 October 2026.
Cordelia Sky will offer a mix of short and longer itineraries from Mumbai, including 2
and 3 night weekend cruises, 4-night Lakshadweep cruises and 5-night itineraries
combining destinations including Goa and Lakshadweep.
Cordelia Sky accommodates 2,280 guests at full occupancy across 1,002
staterooms, including 245 Mini Suites, 11 Penthouse Suites and four Chairman's
Suites. The ship also brings together new dining concepts, large-scale production
shows, live entertainment, sport, wellness and open-air experiences across the day
and into the evening.
A New Homeport in Kochi
Cordelia Empress has begun sailing from Kochi, adding another homeport to Cordelia
Cruises' India network and opening up new cruise options for travellers from South
India.
The Kochi programme includes 2-night weekend sailings, 3-night and 4-night
Lakshadweep cruises, as well as a 5-night international itinerary connecting Kochi with
Malé, Maldives and Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The season also expands Cordelia's presence in Lakshadweep, with sailings giving
guests access to Kavaratti and Minicoy, creating a wider range of short and longer
cruise holidays from India's west and south-west coasts.
A Fleet Moment for Cordelia Cruises
The start of the two-ship operation follows a series of milestones for Cordelia Sky in
Mumbai, including its arrival in India, the Cordelia Sky Cruise Premiere and its first
guest sailing.
Ahead of the inaugural sailing, guests, officers and crew also came together for the
Cordelia Sky Welcome Ceremony, where the ship and everyone who will sail aboard
her were collectively blessed in a celebration on the pool deck.
The ceremony brought together Indian tradition with a contemporary celebration at
sea, marking the beginning of Cordelia Sky's journey with guests.
With Cordelia Sky in Mumbai and Cordelia Empress in Kochi, Cordelia Cruises can
now offer a wider mix of cruise holidays across different durations, destinations and
departure ports, from a weekend at sea to Lakshadweep, Goa and international
journeys.
Since commencing operations in 2021, Cordelia Cruises has welcomed more than
800,000 guests, helping broaden cruising as a holiday choice for Indian travellers.
The fleet is set to expand further with Cordelia Sun scheduled to join in 2027,
continuing Cordelia Cruises' plans to grow cruise capacity, destination choice and
access to cruise holidays from India.
About Cordelia Cruises
Cordelia Cruises is India's premium cruise line, designed for the way Indians love to
travel, celebrate and explore. With a vision to make cruising a preferred holiday choice
in India, Cordelia Cruises offers journeys across domestic and international
destinations, combining Indian hospitality with world-class service and onboard
experiences.
About Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited is India's leading cruise company and operates
Cordelia Cruises. The Company offers cruise holidays across domestic and
international destinations, with an integrated onboard proposition spanning
accommodation, dining, entertainment, wellness, gaming, retail, MICE, weddings and
group travel. Since commencing operations, more than 8 lakh guests have sailed with
Cordelia Cruises across its domestic and international itineraries, reflecting the
growing adoption of cruise holidays among Indian travellers.
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited: (BSE Code - 544802 and NSE Code -
CORDELIA)