Lakshadweep SPORTS Cruise

FIXED DEPARTURE DATES: 10th, 16th & 22nd APRIL 2020

Diamond Class

INR. 30,500.00 + 5% GST (2 Persons in a Cabin), Child between 1-11 Yrs INR.22,500

Gold Class

INR. 22,500.00 + 5% GST (5/6 Persons in a Cabin), Child between 1-11 Yrs INR.16,500

Peak Season Hike 10%

A 05 Day cruise to Kavaratti, Kalpeni & Minicoy islands in the brand new all-weather liner–M.V.Kavaratti. Enjoy the island tour on day time including lunch, other refreshments. Enjoy activities like swimming, snorkeling, and other water sports during day tour and stay at night on the ship.

Tentative Itinerary

Day 1

Check-in by 09:00hrs at Lakshadweep passenger scanning center. In the afternoon you will have lunch inside the ship. By 16:00hrs you will leave from Cochin to Lakshadweep- India’s one and only Virgin Coral Paradise. Stay overnight on the ship.

Day 2

You will reach Minicoy and after having breakfast you will be taken to the island. After the welcome drink on arrival in the resort, you will be taken to visit the lighthouse, the lush green farms of coconut trees and enjoy water sports like swimming, kayaking, and so on. You can also opt for scuba diving by paying an extra amount. In the afternoon, after the lunch, you will be showcased with some cultural programs of the natives and then taken for the village visit and the evening tea. In the evening you will move back to the ship for the overnight stay.

Day 3:

You will reach Kalpeni in the morning. After breakfast you will move to the Government resort in the island. You can opt to go for Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, under water marine wealth observation through glass bottomed boats and sea bath and lagoon cruise. If you are lucky enough to visit Kalpeni during the low tides, you will be able to walk all the way to Cheriyam Island through the coral debris. It is advised that you don’t undertake sea walking barefoot. Not only are the corals sharp, they are also home to variety of marine life like crabs, eels, sea cucumber and colorful fish. You can spend rest of the leisure time in the island. Overnight stay in the ship.

Day 4:

Next morning you will reach Kavaratti – the Administrative Capital of Lakshadweep. In the island you can go for Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Light House visit, sea bath and Lagoon Cruise. After lunch you will get to watch various cultural programs, go for sightseeing and visit the banyan factory. Return back to ship in the evening and proceed your return journey back to Cochin.

Day 5:

Reach back Cochin by 10:00hrs with sweet memories unlimited.

Note:

Day wise Itinerary may defer and will be confirmed before the schedule only.
The timings mentioned here is purely subject to weather condition. (Samudram package covers any three Islands among four Islands) Reports for Boarding, First Floor, Lakshadweep Wharf Near FCI Godown, (Food Corporation of India) Indira Gandhi Road Willingdon Island. Between 09:00 hrs to 10:00 hrs (Exact boarding time will be fixed one day prior only)

Guidelines While On Lakshadweep Islands

The reporting time is 09:00 AM. at Sports Office Willingdon Island, Kochi The scheduled ship departure time is 15:00 PM; however, the exact time of departure may vary.

While on the ship, a representative of SPORTS has been specially designated to assist you. In case of any difficulty, please avail of his services.

Please note that ships cannot dock at the islands. The facility to dock the ship is not available on all islands. The passengers will be transferred into small boats, which will take them to the island. As you would require jumping in/out of the ship / boat, it is recommended that ladies avoid “Sarees” for easier movement. There are people to support you in the ship and in the boat. The boat journey to the island takes around 20-30 min in “Kavaratti” and “Kalpeni” and around 45 min in Minicoy.

The person availing the ship packages should be in sound health.
Avoid usage of plastic on the islands.

Please carry sunscreen lotion SPF>40, umbrellas, caps, etc. as it may be very hot.

Carry a first-aid kit as per your family’s requirement

Carry your special brand cosmetics etc. for use, as only ordinary varieties are available on the islands.

Do not litter the land or the water.

Only BSNL has network in the island, but you may not be able to access internet. In the ship, you will be totally cut off from the outside world.

ATM in operation in the island

Do not pick up corals as souvenirs. It is a punishable offense.

Do not carry narcotics or drugs. It is prohibited.

Cancellation Policy

10% cancellation charge will be deducted if the booking is cancelled 30 days before departure.
25% cancellation charge will be deducted if the booking is cancelled between 29th to 7th days before departure.
No refund if cancelled within 7 days before the departure.

Refund Policy

100% refund if the schedule is cancelled due to unfavourable weather conditions and/or other unexpected technical faults. No damages/claims will be payable except money paid by them.

Conditions

• • • Consumption of liquor is prohibited in Lakshadweep.
    • Program / Schedule of ship is liable to be changed / cancelled without prior notice. Ships are operated by Lakshadweep Administration. In case of a change in the ship schedule liability of SPORTS is restricted to transporting the tourists back to Cochin by immediate available conveyance of the ship only.