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4N/5D Lakshadweep Govt Cruise Ship Samudram Package

From 25,500₹

4 Night Stay on Lakshadweep Ship
Day-time Islands Exploration
Kavaratti, Kalpeni & Minicoy Islands
Snorkeling & Kayaking
On-board Breakfast and Dinner
Lunch on the Islands

Trip code WT-CODE 14068
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Lakshadweep Govt Cruise Ship Samudram Package

Duration: 5 Days
Ship: M.V. Kavaratti
Islands Covered: Minicoy, Kavaratti, Kalpeni
Boarding Point: Lakshadweep Wharf, Near FCI Godown, Willingdon Island, Kochi
Boarding Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (exact timing confirmed a day prior)

Samudram Package – Availability (December, 2025)

Departure – Arrival Dates Ship Availability (All Classes)
15 Dec 2025 → 19 Dec 2025 MV Kavaratti 0 seats (Diamond / Gold / Bunk)
20 Dec 2025 → 24 Dec 2025 MV Kavaratti 0 seats (Diamond / Gold / Bunk)
27 Dec 2025 → 31 Dec 2025 MV Kavaratti 0 seats (Diamond / Gold / Bunk)

 

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Kochi

  • Boarding between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
  • Lunch on board.
  • Departure from Kochi at 3:00 PM.
  • Evening tea and dinner on board.

Day 2: Minicoy

  • Morning tea and breakfast onboard.
  • Ship departs at 8:00 AM; arrival at Minicoy by 9:45 AM.
  • Activities: Visit Lighthouse, Sea Bath, Kayaking, Scuba Diving (optional, additional cost), Village Tour.
  • Lunch and evening tea provided.
  • Departure from Minicoy at 4:00 PM; return to ship by 5:00 PM.
  • Dinner onboard.

Day 3: Kavaratti

  • Morning tea and breakfast onboard.
  • Ship departs at 8:00 AM; arrival at Kavaratti by 8:45 AM.
  • Activities: Glass-bottom boat ride, Sea Bath, Kayaking, Scuba Diving & Snorkeling (optional, additional cost), Museum Visit.
  • Lunch and evening tea provided.
  • Departure from Kavaratti at 5:00 PM; return to ship by 5:30 PM.
  • Dinner onboard.

Day 4: Kalpeni

  • Morning tea and breakfast onboard.
  • Ship departs at 7:45 AM; arrival at Kalpeni by 8:00 AM.
  • Activities: Snorkeling, Sea Bath, Kayaking, Sightseeing, Folk Dance Performance.
  • Lunch and evening tea provided.
  • Departure from Kalpeni at 5:30 PM; return to ship by 6:00 PM.
  • Dinner onboard.

Day 5: Kochi

  • Morning tea and breakfast onboard.
  • Arrival at Kochi Port by 11:00 AM.

Package Rates (2025)

Class Transportation Tour Charges Total
Diamond (Adult) ₹30,000 ₹12,000 ₹42,000
Diamond (Child) ₹30,000 ₹8,000 ₹38,000
Gold (Adult) Price On Request    
Gold (Child) Price On Request    
  • Taxes: 5% GST applicable.
  • Peak Season: 10% hike in December.

What the Package Includes

  1. First-class AC cabin with attached bathroom

  2. All meals (Veg / Non-Veg / Jain): breakfast, lunch, dinner + tea/coffee

  3. Bus transfer from Kochi boarding point to ship

  4. Welcome drink on island

  5. Sightseeing on Kavaratti, Kalpeni & Minicoy (10 AM – 4 PM)

  6. 1-time water sports: Kayaking, Snorkeling & Glass-bottom Boat Ride

  7. Entry permit + Heritage fee

  8. Personal assistance onboard and on islands

Not Included

  • Scuba Diving (Optional at Kavaratti – ₹2,000 to ₹2,500 per dive)

How to Book Samudram Cruise

To book, provide:

  • Full name (as per Govt. ID)

  • Age & Gender

  • Aadhaar number

  • Contact number & address

  • Preferred travel dates

  • PVC/PCC Certificate if not Traveling in LTC

Booking will be confirmed only after 100% payment.
Refund is provided only if cruise is not confirmed or seats unavailable.

Important:
❗ Book your flights ONLY after receiving confirmed sailing dates.

Pre-Booking Jan–May 2026 Sailings

  • Weekly one cruise is expected (final schedule issued by Lakshadweep Administration).

  • Pre-booking amount is fully refundable if sailing not confirmed.

📍 Reporting Location: Lakshadweep Wharf, Behind HHA Tank, Indira Gandhi Road, Willingdon Island, Kochi

⏰ Reporting Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
🎫 Collect boarding pass from Lakshadweep Tourism Manager

LTC / LTA Eligibility

Eligible categories:

  • Central & State Govt. employees

  • Public Sector Undertakings

  • Govt.-recognized educational institutions

Required Documents:

  • Official ID card

  • Family members: Photo ID copy

Reimbursement Limit:

  • First Class Adult: ₹30,000

  • Child: ₹30,000

Cancellation Policy

Timeline Refund Rule
> 30 days 10% of fare + GST
8–30 days 25% of fare + GST
< 7 days No refund
If cruise cancelled by operator Full refund of cruise package cost only

Important Guidelines for Travellers

  1. Reporting at Kochi Wharf: 9 AM

  2. Ships cannot dock; transfer via smaller boats

  3. Avoid saree for easier mobility

  4. Must be in sound health

  5. No plastics / no littering

  6. Sunscreen, caps, umbrellas recommended

  7. No alcohol / narcotics

  8. Picking corals is strictly illegal

  9. Stay within lagoon limits

  10. Do not pluck coconuts (privately owned)

  11. Only BSNL network works in islands

  12. Avoid booking same-day return flights from Kochi

Distances

  • Cochin Airport → Wharf: 38 km (1 hr)

  • Railway Station → Wharf: 8 km (15 min)

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