The closest cruise departure for travellers across Tamil Nadu — no domestic flight needed. Short sailings from Chennai calling at Sri Lanka and the Coromandel coast, depending on the season.
Chennai Sailings is a cruise holiday arranged end to end by Bakkiya Tours & Travels for travellers from Virudhachalam, Cuddalore and across Tamil Nadu. We book the cabin that suits you and take care of everything around the sailing — flights to the port, visas, airport and pier transfers, and hotel nights before or after — so you step aboard with every detail already handled and simply enjoy the sea.
Searching for a Cordelia cruise from Chennai? We handle Cordelia cruise booking in Tamil Nadu end to end: the cabin grade that suits you, a car to the Chennai cruise terminal from Virudhachalam, Cuddalore or anywhere in the state, and a hotel night before boarding if you need one. Cordelia Cruises sails from Chennai in season, with short trips to Sri Lanka and along the east coast. Many travellers come to us looking for a Chennai to Colombo cruise agency: Cordelia’s recent Sri Lanka sailings from Chennai have called at Hambantota, Trincomalee and Jaffna instead, so if Colombo itself is a must we pair the cruise with a few days in Colombo by air.
Highlights
Day by day
Board at Chennai
Check in at Chennai port in the afternoon. Cabin, muster drill, then the sailaway party as the Coromandel coast falls behind.
Day at sea
Deck games, spa, and cookery or dance classes. Gala dinner and a live show in the main theatre.
Sri Lanka or Puducherry
Ashore for the day. Sri Lanka sailings from Chennai have called at ports such as Hambantota, Trincomalee and Jaffna, depending on the season; east-coast sailings stop at Puducherry for the French quarter, Auroville and the seafront promenade.
Return to Chennai
Breakfast and disembark mid-morning, back in the city by lunchtime.
What’s included
Included
- Cabin of your chosen grade
- All main meals & buffet
- Onboard entertainment & pools
- Port charges & taxes
- Kids’ club where available
- Visa guidance
Not included
- Flights to the port
- Shore excursions
- Drinks packages
- Gratuities
- Speciality restaurants
- Travel insurance
How we arrange it
- Tell us the basics — your dates, how many are travelling and the cabin you have in mind.
- We check live sailings and fares for your dates and send you the best options.
- We build the trip around the sailing — flights to the port, visas, airport and pier transfers, and hotel nights before or after.
- You confirm and we book, then hand you one clear itinerary with a single point of contact.
Why book with us
We’re a local, family-run travel company that has arranged journeys since 2010, and we treat a trip like this as one seamless plan rather than a single ticket. You get one point of contact who answers the phone, transparent quotes with no surprises, and someone on your side from the first enquiry to the journey home. Cruise fares move with the season and the cabin grade, and the flights and visas around them need care — that’s exactly the part we take off your hands.
Good to know
For overseas sailings, carry a passport valid at least six months beyond your travel dates — we handle the visa paperwork wherever it's needed, and tell you early what each country on the route requires. Cruise fares move with the season and the cabin grade, so the earlier you talk to us, the better the choice and price. A cruise fare usually covers your cabin, main meals and onboard entertainment; shore excursions, specialty dining, drinks and gratuities are normally extra, and we'll set out clearly what your chosen sailing includes. If you're prone to seasickness, a mid-ship cabin on a lower deck rides most smoothly — just ask and we'll pick accordingly.
Areas we serve
Bakkiya Tours is based in Virudhachalam, in Cuddalore district, and we arrange pickups right across the region — Cuddalore town, Chidambaram, Neyveli, Panruti, Ulundurpet, Tittakudi, Kattumannarkoil, Vadalur and the surrounding villages. From here we run trips throughout Tamil Nadu and into neighbouring Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, as well as pilgrimages and holidays further afield in India. Being a local company means we can collect you from your doorstep, start early without a long dead-run, and be genuinely on hand throughout your journey. Tell us where you're starting from and we'll arrange a convenient pickup.
Frequently asked questions
How long are the Chennai sailings?
Cordelia’s sailings from Chennai run from two to five nights, depending on the itinerary. We can also arrange the days before and after — your travel to the start point and any extra nights or sightseeing — so tell us your total holiday length and we’ll plan around it.
What’s included in the Chennai sailings?
Typically cabin of your chosen grade, all main meals & buffet, onboard entertainment & pools, port charges & taxes and more — the full list is on this page. Anything not included, such as transfers, tips and insurance, we’ll set out clearly in your quote.
Can you customise a Chennai sailing or add extra days?
Yes. Most travellers add a few nights either side — time in the departure city or onward travel — and we can match the cabin or class to your budget. Tell us what you’d like and we’ll build a Chennai sailing into a longer trip.
How do I book a Chennai sailing?
Message us on WhatsApp or call +91 96264 88887 with your dates and group size. We’ll confirm live availability and send a clear, all-inclusive quote, and hold your place with an advance.
Which ports does the Cordelia cruise from Chennai visit?
It depends on the season. Sri Lanka sailings from Chennai have called at Hambantota, Trincomalee and Jaffna, and shorter east-coast sailings have included Puducherry and Visakhapatnam. We check the live schedule for your dates.
Does Cordelia sail from Chennai to Colombo?
Recent Sri Lanka itineraries from Chennai have used Hambantota, Trincomalee and Jaffna rather than Colombo. If you want to see Colombo, we can add a short Colombo stay by air before or after the cruise.
Do I need a passport for the Sri Lanka sailing?
Yes. An international sailing needs a valid passport. We confirm any Sri Lanka entry requirement for your sailing and help with the paperwork; domestic east-coast sailings need a government photo ID.
Ready to plan this journey?
Tell us your dates and group size and we’ll come back with availability and a clear, all-inclusive quote.
