Chalein Lakshadweep? 7 Cruise Ships That Will Take You To The Island Of Wonders

Chalein Par Kaise?

The islands of Lakshadweep have restricted entry. Out of the 36 emerald islands strewn like pearls in the Arabian Sea, we can visit five of them with an entry visa provided by the Lakshadweep Administration!

Par Procedure Kya Hai!

Making an account on the ePermit portal (https://epermit.utl.gov.in/pages/signup) is the quickest and easiest way to proceed. Provide your information, select your island and travel dates, and attach any necessary files to the form. Once the fees are paid, voila! 15 days prior to your travel, you will receive an email with your permit.

Samudram is the way!

A five-day trip to the islands of Kavaratti, Kalpeni, and Minicoy is offered by the Lakshadweep Samudram. There are 150 Diamond class cabins on the cruise.

MV Kavaratti

In addition to carrying 200 tonnes of cargo, the MV Kavaratti has 150 berths, with two in each room to accommodate 700 passengers. You spend the nights on board. There are many of entertaining events on board, like dances, comedy shows, adventure sports, etc.

MV Bharat Seema

The ship has accommodations for both two and four berths. Passengers are welcome to use the decks. In addition to dining in the on-site eateries, travellers can unwind in the entertainment areas. There are 500 seats available on the cruise. Other islands can be reached with smaller boats.

Lakshadweep Sea Ship

On the Marine Wealth Awareness Package, travellers are transported to Kadmat Island by Lakshadweep Sea boat. Nights are spent on board, while days are spent on the shore. In addition to trips, there are water sports including diving, snorkelling, and boating.

Arabian Sea Ship

You go across the Arabian Sea on this ship to reach the Lakshadweep islands. The five-day coral reef package trip includes stops at Minicoy, Kadmat, Kavaratti, and Kalpeni islands. In addition to meals and refreshments, the package includes swimming, diving, snorkelling, and entertainment.

MV Tipu Sultan

In 1988, the Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports launched the MV Tipu Sultan. It can accommodate up to 650 passengers. Packages with two or four beds, air conditioning or not, premium class, and tourist class are offered. There are video games, snack bars, restaurant, and entertainment areas to keep you occupied during the trip.

MV Amindivi

The first all-weather ship to visit the Lakshadweep islands was the MV Amindivi, which debuted in 1974. During the day, visitors can go on excursions on the island.

MV Minicoy

The small cruise ship MINICOY is still in port. On May 1, it was scheduled to depart for Lakshadweep with every passenger booked in. It is reportedly due to an engine malfunction that hundreds of people are stuck. The ship has spent the last six days at anchor.