LAKSHADWEEP
HUNDRED THOUSAND ISLANDS
LAKSHADWEEP
CRUISE SHIP
Lakshadweep is the smallest Union
Territory of India, covering just 32sq.km. The 36 islands, islets and atolls
and the waters in between together take 4,200sq.km of space. Kavaratti is the
administrative capital of the union territory. ‘Lakshadweep’ means a thousand
islands, and it is located about 220km from Kerala’s Malabar Coast. Most of the
natives are followers of Islam, with a smattering of Hindus and Christians.
Coconut cultivation, fishing and coir making are the major occupations of the
island people.
Those who like water sports and
adventure activities will have a great time here. Everything from sea swimming
to deep sea fishing is possible. Out of 36 islands, only 10 are inhabited. Many
islands can only be visited during the day to explore their flora and fauna.
The Pitti island is completely converted into a bird sanctuary. Terns are found
in plenty there. So are turtles. The islands of Lakshadweep are rich in
wildlife and eco-tourism is fast catching up. Bird watching and turtle walking
are something you can do as a pastime here.
In the islands tourists can opt
for adventure sports and water sports. You can also go for boating, kayaking
and deep sea fishing. Water scooters and jet skis are available on rent. In
boating, there are pedal boats, kayaks and glass-bottom ones you can take. On a
boat ride you can view small corals under the shallow blue waters, fish that
swim close to your boat, and many birds, too. There are agencies that offer
equipment and crew on hire. A walk around the villages is refreshing and you
can meet the locals and interact with them.
Samudram and Coral
Reef Package
Package - I Rs 25500/- LAKSHADWEEP
CRUISE PACKAGES 4 Night 5 Days
Package - II Rs. 20500/- LAKSHADWEEP
CRUISE PACKAGES 3 Night 4 Days
Children between 1 yrs. To 10 yrs:
Rs 20500/- For 5 Days /Rs 18500/- For 4 Days
Children Upto 1 yrs. is Free of
charge
Fare is
inclusive of Transportation, All Food (Veg/Non Veg), Sight Seeing, Watersports,
Permits, Documentation,
Passenger
handling charges, Fuel Surcharge, Watersports, ship/island/ship transfers &
service tax. (From Kochi and Back
to Kochi -
all inclusive)
The Package
is a Five Day cruise (Only for Indian Nationals) which takes tourists three
islands in Lakshadweep
- Kavaratti,
Kalpeni and
Minicoy for day excursion. During the day with Lunch, Refreshments and
Entertainments ashore.
Swimming,
Snorkeling and other water sports during the day tour. Sight seeing (Marine
Museum, Tuna Factory, Villages
etc.) by
Four Wheelers. Folk dances of local entertainers will be arranged in all the
islands.
Overnight
stay is onboard the ship because in the night we would be sailing from one
island to the other.
The Package
'ex. Kochi' is available for booking as in the following. (All tourists to
Lakshadweep requires entry permit to.
visit
Lakshadweep. We shall arrange the same, please forward travel dates, name, age
& address of person/s travelling,
and a
contact number to us as soon as possible to confirm your bookings)
Onboard the
ship, a film is shown to the tourist giving a brief history of Lakshadweep, its
environment, the coral reefs
and its
management, the ban on picking up of corals, using plastics and ways to keep
the islands clean, and enjoy the
beauty
without disturbing or destroying its flora and fauna .
Cabin Facility:-
Furnished
cabins containing a generous amount of space . Couches, study table and private
baths are provided in every
room in
order to enhance your enjoyment and relaxation. Rooms are available with two
beds (Arranged by one up and
the other down)
in the diamond class.
Tour
Programme / Schedule of ship is liable to change or cancel without prior notice
due to reasons beyond our control ,
adverse
weather etc . In case of a change in the ship schedule liability of
Agent/Sports is restricted to transporting the
tourists by
immediate available conveyance of the ship only.
The
participating ships are not in a luxury type category cruises, of international
standard but have descent amenities
according
to Indian Standards The vessel is centrally air conditioned and have a capacity
of 700 Pax in seven deck.
There is no
onboard entertainments or shopping
facility . Vessel do have a reasonably good restaurant which will provide veg /
non veg and / or south Indian north Indian food , breakfast and dinner .
Watersports
includes kayaking, snorkeling, boating and glass bottom boat rides are free in
all three islands. All the Water Sports activities are at their own risk and
the organizers will not be responsible in any manner.
Peak Season: (01st December to 15th January ) Members are required to pay full
advance payment atleat 60 DAYS prior to
date of travel to get confirmed reservation.
