{"id":7321,"date":"2022-10-07T11:42:01","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T11:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/15.206.130.122\/stayvista_blog\/6-best-budget-cruise-trips-in-india\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T17:50:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T12:20:37","slug":"6-best-budget-cruise-trips-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/6-best-budget-cruise-trips-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Best Budget Cruises In India You Must Take in 2026 (Updated)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last updated: October 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India&#8217;s cruise landscape has shifted in 2026. Cordelia Cruises launches its new ship, <strong>Cordelia Sky<\/strong>, on inaugural Indian sailings from Mumbai starting <strong>23 October 2026<\/strong>, with 2-night to 5-night itineraries to Goa and Lakshadweep. Angriya Cruise (Mumbai\u2013Goa) is currently not operational and taking inquiry sign-ups only. Alleppey backwater houseboats remain the most reliable &#8220;budget&#8221; option \u2014 overnight 21-hour cruises for two start around \u20b910,000 in deluxe category. For a river cruise, Antara&#8217;s MV Ganga Vilas has relaunched with upgrades and now offers the Ganges&#8217; first open-air sun deck pool. The six picks below span sea, river and backwater \u2014 not all are budget by 2026 standards, but each delivers the best value in its category.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When was the last time you imagined yourself going from Mumbai to Goa by cruise? Imagine relishing a delicious barbecue meal by the cruise deck and all you can see around is pristine water. With our list of state-of-the-art offshore experiences you can enjoy in India, on a budget, create for yourself a holistic and unparalleled vacation you will cherish for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Blog<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/6-best-budget-cruise-trips-in-india\/#Here_is_a_list_of_budget_cruise_trips_one_can_take_in_India\" >Here is a list of budget cruise trips one can take in India:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/6-best-budget-cruise-trips-in-india\/#Mumbai_to_Goa_Cruise_%E2%80%93_Angriya\" >Mumbai to Goa Cruise &#8211; Angriya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/6-best-budget-cruise-trips-in-india\/#Alleppey_Houseboats\" >Alleppey Houseboats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/6-best-budget-cruise-trips-in-india\/#Glass_Bottom_Cruises_at_Andaman_Islands\" >Glass Bottom Cruises at Andaman Islands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/6-best-budget-cruise-trips-in-india\/#MV_Nicobar_Andaman_Nicobar_Island\" >MV Nicobar, Andaman &amp; Nicobar Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/6-best-budget-cruise-trips-in-india\/#Antara_%E2%80%93_River_Sutra\" >Antara &#8211; River Sutra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/6-best-budget-cruise-trips-in-india\/#Cordelia_Cruises\" >Cordelia Cruises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/6-best-budget-cruise-trips-in-india\/#Deltin_Cruises_Goa\" >Deltin Cruises, Goa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/6-best-budget-cruise-trips-in-india\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"here-is-a-list-of-budget-cruise-trips-one-can-take-in-india\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_is_a_list_of_budget_cruise_trips_one_can_take_in_India\"><\/span>Here is a list of budget cruise trips one can take in India:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quick note on &#8220;budget&#8221; in 2026: Alleppey houseboats and the glass-bottom day cruises in the Andamans genuinely qualify as budget. Angriya (currently paused), Cordelia 2-night weekenders, and the shorter Deltin casino cruise sit in the mid-range. Lakshadweep sailings and the longer Cordelia itineraries have moved into premium territory. This guide covers the best value in each tier \u2014 if you want strictly sub-\u20b910,000-per-person, stick to the first two sections below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"mumbai-to-goa-cruise-angriya\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mumbai_to_Goa_Cruise_%E2%80%93_Angriya\"><\/span>Mumbai to Goa Cruise &#8211; Angriya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Angriya is India&#8217;s first domestic cruise liner, operating a seasonal overnight Mumbai\u2013Goa route since 2018 from Victoria Docks (Mumbai) to Mormugao (Goa).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> If Mumbai\u2013Goa by sea is non-negotiable for your trip, check the Angriya website weekly for restart notifications; the M2M RoPAX ferry (also delayed) is the other sea option still awaiting Director General of Shipping clearances as of October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Operational status (as of October 2026):<\/strong> <strong>Not currently operational.<\/strong> Angriya Cruise is accepting inquiry sign-ups on its official site; no live sailing dates are being sold. The service has historically run on a seasonal October-to-May calendar and may resume later in the 2026\u201327 season, but there is no confirmed restart date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Historical fare range (reference for when it resumes):<\/strong> \u20b96,300\u2013\u20b98,000 for shared dorm\/buddy rooms; \u20b99,000\u2013\u20b910,130 for couple rooms with window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Departure\/arrival (reference):<\/strong> Departs Victoria Docks Mumbai at 4:00 PM, arrives Goa 9:00 AM next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What&#8217;s included:<\/strong> All main meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/peter-hansen-MeGmdPNe36w-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t break your luxury streak when you set foot in Goa. Here are some offbeat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/goa\/villas-in-goa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">private pool villas in Goa<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"alleppey-houseboats\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alleppey_Houseboats\"><\/span>Alleppey Houseboats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kerala backwater houseboat remains India&#8217;s single most reliable budget cruise experience \u2014 operational year-round (with a brief monsoon pause for some operators), bookable at short notice, and widely available in multiple price tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Book via a locally recognised operator (Alappuzha Houseboat Club, Lake Queen, Spice Routes) rather than through online aggregators \u2014 you&#8217;ll see the exact boat before booking and the final price typically works out 10\u201315% lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Boarding point:<\/strong> Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala \u2014 approximately 1.5 hours from Kochi airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overnight (21-hour) fare \u2014 2026 rates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deluxe 1-bedroom (2 pax):<\/strong> ~\u20b910,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deluxe 2-bedroom (4 pax):<\/strong> ~\u20b914,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Premium 1-bedroom (2 pax):<\/strong> ~\u20b914,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Premium 2-bedroom (4 pax):<\/strong> ~\u20b920,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Luxury 1-bedroom (2 pax):<\/strong> ~\u20b925,000+<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Typical schedule:<\/strong> Check-in 12:00 PM, cruise through afternoon, overnight moored, check-out 9:00 AM next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What&#8217;s included:<\/strong> Welcome drink, lunch, evening tea with snacks, dinner, and breakfast \u2014 all meals cooked onboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Peak season surcharge:<\/strong> December 20 to January 5 rates typically double; Onam, Christmas and Easter weekends run 1.5x normal rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> Couples, families, slow-travel first-timers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abhishek-prasad-N3VzleBhOvk-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7332\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/kerala\/villas-in-alleppey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homestays in Alleppey<\/a> you can stay at that are near to the backwaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"glass-bottom-cruises-at-andaman-islands\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glass_Bottom_Cruises_at_Andaman_Islands\"><\/span>Glass Bottom Cruises at Andaman Islands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Glass-bottom boats operate out of multiple Andaman islands (North Bay, Jolly Buoy, Red Skin), offering reef and coral viewing without needing to snorkel or dive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fare:<\/strong> \u20b9500\u2013\u20b91,500 per person for shared glass-bottom boat trips (not \u20b917,000 as previously quoted \u2014 that figure appears to have been for a chartered private boat or a multi-island packaged tour).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 1\u20132 hours per outing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boarding:<\/strong> Phoenix Bay Jetty (Port Blair) for North Bay trips; Wandoor jetty for Jolly Buoy \/ Red Skin trips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Season:<\/strong> Operational year-round, but October to May offers the clearest water visibility. Monsoon (June\u2013September) may see short-notice suspensions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> Families with young children, non-swimmers, first-time reef viewers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Book through the Directorate of Tourism counter at Port Blair&#8217;s Haddo jetty for the best rates; private operators charge 2\u20133x more. Red Skin Island on a weekday morning is the quietest glass-bottom option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Glass-bottom-848x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7331\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"mv-nicobar-andaman-amp-nicobar-island\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MV_Nicobar_Andaman_Nicobar_Island\"><\/span>MV Nicobar, Andaman &amp; Nicobar Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MV Nicobar is a government-operated passenger ship run by the Shipping Corporation of India, sailing between Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam on the mainland and Port Blair in the Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands. It is less a holiday cruise and more a budget transport option for travellers who want to arrive in the Andamans by sea rather than fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Route:<\/strong> Chennai\u2013Port Blair; Kolkata\u2013Port Blair; Visakhapatnam\u2013Port Blair (not all routes run every month).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3 to 4 days each way, depending on sea conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fare:<\/strong> \u20b92,000\u2013\u20b93,000 (bunk class) up to \u20b910,000+ (first class cabin), one way. Significantly cheaper than flights, but booking is manual and limited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Booking:<\/strong> Through the Shipping Corporation of India office in Chennai (Rajaji Salai), Kolkata (Strand Road) or Visakhapatnam. Online booking is still limited; most travellers book in person or through a travel agent. Sailing calendars are published monthly by the Directorate of Shipping Services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> Backpackers, budget travellers, anyone wanting the Andamans arrival-by-sea experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Start the booking process 30 days ahead; peak season (October\u2013March) berths sell out within days of the schedule being released. The journey can be rough \u2014 motion sickness medication is essential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tatonomusic-1X3YSIuqYeM-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7333\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"antara-river-sutra\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Antara_%E2%80%93_River_Sutra\"><\/span>Antara &#8211; River Sutra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Antara Cruises operates India&#8217;s premium river cruise fleet, with the MV Ganga Vilas as its flagship. The ship was relaunched after a major enhancement programme and now features the Ganges&#8217; first open-air sun deck pool, 18 suites, and a fully upgraded hospitality experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Current 2026\u201327 itineraries:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kolkata to Varanasi (upstream)<\/strong> \u2014 19 nights \/ 20 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Varanasi to Kolkata (downstream)<\/strong> \u2014 19 nights \/ 20 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emerald Triangle &amp; Land of Jungle Book<\/strong> \u2014 22 nights \/ 23 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India\u2013Bangladesh Cross-Country Cruise<\/strong> \u2014 30 nights \/ 31 days (bookable from 2027)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fares:<\/strong> Premium category \u2014 typically \u20b92.5 lakh+ per person for the 19-night sailings, with suites running significantly higher. This is not a &#8220;budget&#8221; cruise, but it is India&#8217;s only genuinely world-class river cruise and worth including as the premium reference point for anyone exploring Ganges-based options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Boarding:<\/strong> Kolkata or Varanasi, depending on direction. River Sutra, the shorter 4-day Bengal itinerary mentioned in previous versions of this guide, has been replaced by the Ganga Vilas product line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> Luxury travellers, retirees, special-occasion trips, foreign visitors doing a comprehensive India itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> The 19-day sailings qualify for the Government of India&#8217;s &#8220;Dekho Apna Desh&#8221; tourism promotion in some seasons; check for current discount availability. For a shorter river experience, Antara&#8217;s Brahmaputra and Hooghly short itineraries remain more accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you disembark at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/26\/quick-getaways-to-take-from-kolkata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kolkata, here are some short trips you can take<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cordelia-cruises\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cordelia_Cruises\"><\/span>Cordelia Cruises<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cordelia Cruises operates India&#8217;s largest fleet of coastal cruise ships. The flagship <strong>Cordelia Sky<\/strong> begins its inaugural Indian season on <strong>23 October 2026<\/strong> from Mumbai \u2014 replacing the MV Empress-dominated roster of previous years with a newer, more premium vessel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cordelia Sky&#8217;s main Indian itineraries (2026\u201327):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2-night Mumbai weekend cruise<\/strong> \u2014 from \u20b917,196 per guest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2-night Mumbai to Goa<\/strong> \u2014 from \u20b921,306 per guest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3-night Mumbai to Goa<\/strong> \u2014 from \u20b925,000\u2013\u20b930,000 per guest range<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-night Mumbai to Lakshadweep<\/strong> \u2014 mid-range premium pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5-night Mumbai to Goa and Lakshadweep combo<\/strong> \u2014 \u20b940,000+ per guest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3-night Kochi to Lakshadweep<\/strong> \u2014 from \u20b928,260, scaling to \u20b956,939 at peak dates; 30 October 2026 sailing opens from \u20b943,647<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7-night Southeast Asia (ex-Chennai)<\/strong> \u2014 new premium long-haul itinerary visiting Phuket, Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Boarding:<\/strong> Ballard Pier at Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (Mumbai); Cochin Port Trust Cruise Terminal (Kochi).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What&#8217;s included:<\/strong> Accommodation, all meals, onboard entertainment, kids&#8217; club. Shore excursions, premium dining, spa and casino are typically add-ons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> The 2-night weekend &#8220;cruise to nowhere&#8221; from Mumbai is the cheapest way to experience the Cordelia Sky without committing to a longer itinerary \u2014 ideal for first-time cruisers testing whether the format works for them before booking a Lakshadweep run. Book through cordeliacruises.com directly; third-party portals (MakeMyTrip, Yatra) occasionally add handling fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"deltin-cruises-goa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deltin_Cruises_Goa\"><\/span>Deltin Cruises, Goa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deltin operates casino cruise vessels on the Mandovi River in Panjim \u2014 the main floating casinos being Deltin Royale and Deltin Jaqk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fare:<\/strong> \u20b92,500\u2013\u20b94,500 for day visits (includes entry, buffet, and \u20b9500\u2013\u20b91,500 in play chips depending on package); overnight stays priced separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Day packages run 2 PM to 7 PM; evening packages run 7 PM to 2 AM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boarding:<\/strong> Deltin Jetty near Panjim ferry wharf, Mandovi River.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Note on Goa casino relocation:<\/strong> Goa&#8217;s floating casinos have been under long-pending orders to relocate from the Mandovi River to a land-based or offshore location. As of October 2026, the operators continue to run from Mandovi while the state government finalises the new location framework \u2014 before booking a long-planned trip around a specific casino experience, verify current operational status on the Deltin Suites website or by phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> Groups, bachelor\/bachelorette trips, Goa night-out seekers (strictly 21+).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Dress code is smart-casual after 7 PM. Deltin Royale sees the biggest crowds on Friday and Saturday nights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/37xkqgqzi6diwgakq8v8pr3x9elw_del6-1-1024x478.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7334\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are with your kids, Deltin has a whole arena designated for minors and young adults under the age of 21. The kids are safe and well-occupied with the myriad of fun activities Deltin has going on for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltin.com\/deltin-royale-casino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.deltin.com\/deltin-royale-casino\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cruises are fun! From experiencing authentic on-board delights, to the soothing unending vistas of the pristine waters &#8211; it is a once in a lifetime experience of luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"7337\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/03-safari-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7337\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"7335\" src=\"http:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/04-Jacuzi-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7335\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another way you can script yourself a luxurious vacation is to book an abode that adds a dash of contemporary luxury to your stay, no matter your destination. 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MV Nicobar bunk-class berths (\u20b92,000\u2013\u20b93,000 for a 3\u20134 day sailing) are the cheapest long-distance cruise if you can secure a booking.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/6-best-budget-cruise-trips-in-india\/#faq-question-1790857180164","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/6-best-budget-cruise-trips-in-india\/#faq-question-1790857180164","name":"Can I cruise to Lakshadweep from the mainland?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes \u2014 Cordelia Cruises operates Mumbai\u2013Lakshadweep (4-night) and Kochi\u2013Lakshadweep (3-night) sailings through the October-to-May window. Fares start around \u20b928,000 per guest for the Kochi route; the 30 October 2026 sailing opens from \u20b943,647. 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