Louise Cruise

Luxury cruise launched in Cochin on  1st December 2009. Inaugurated by Hon. Union Minister -Tourism at 2.30pm on Cochin Port Trust .

Louis Cruises India, a subsidiary of the Louis Cruises, the world’s fifth largest cruise operator has launched its operations in India with Kochi as its homeport. Louis Cruises is the cruise arm of Louis Group, a leading European tourism organization based in the Mediterranean with a 74-year-old history. The group has 20 luxury hotels in Greece and Cyprus and a fleet of 12 cruise ships.

The launch of Louis Cruises India forms part of Louis Cruise’s strategy to further expand its international operations by entering and developing new markets. With cruising being a fairly new form of holidaying in the Indian market, Louis Cruises India aims to further introduce the benefits and beauties of cruising in comfort and style to some of the region’s most enticing destinations and at an excellent value for money.

Louis Cruises India will operate three-day and one-day cruises out of Kochi from December 2009 to May 2010 on board the MV Aquamarine. This luxury cruise ship has a carrying capacity of 1,200 passengers and comes with all the comforts and amenities to cater for the needs and hospitality of her Indian passengers. MV Aquamarine will offer itineraries on the Kochi - Maldives - Kochi route and the Kochi - Colombo - Kochi route, in addition to a one-night high sea sailing itinerary. 
 

Cruises from India

1N Cruise to Nowhere (Saturday Departure)
Day	Port	Arrival	Departure	Sailing Dates
Sat	Cochin	-	2000	Dec 2009	05,12,19,26
Sun	At Sea	-	-	Jan  2010	02,09,16,23,30
Sun	Cochin	1300	-	Feb 2010	06,13,20,27
				Mar 2010	06,13,20

3N Maldives ( Wednesday Departure)
Day	Port	Arrival	Departure	Sailing Dates
Wed	Cochin	-	1730	Dec 2009	02,09,16,23,30
Thu	Maldives	1700	-	Jan  2010	06,13,20,27
Fri	Maldives	-	1500	Feb 2010	03,10,17,24
Sat	Cochin	1500		Mar 2010	03,10,17

Cabin Type of Room Category Nos Occupancy Cost Per Adult Per Day in INR* Bahia Inside Std Room IA + IB 35 2/3 6,500 Adria Inside Superior Room IC 80 2/3/4 7,000 Marina Inside Premium Room ID 59 7,500 Promenade Inside Premium stateroom ID 12 8,500 Bahia Outside Standard Stateroom XA 62 9,000 Adria Outside Superior Stateroom XB 116 9,500 Marina Outside Premium Stateroom XC 43 10,500 Promenade Outside Dlx Stateroom XEO 5 2 10,500 Outside Dlx Stateroom XE 18 2 11,500 Outside Dlx Stateroom XF 14 2 12,500 *Taxes Extra per person: INR 700.00

Holiday Surcharge applicable per person: Christmas Sailing:  Dec ember 23rd , 09 – Maldives (3 Nights/4 Days) INR 6000.00 Christmas sailing Dec 26 th,09-Cruise to Nowhere (1 Night/2 Days): INR 750.00 New Year Eve Sailing: December 27th, 09 -  Maldives (3 Nights/4 Days)  INR 4500.00 New Year Sailing: December 30th , 09 – Srilanka (3 Nights/4 Days) INR 7500.00 Valentine’s Day Sailing: February 14th, 10 – Maldives (3 Nights/4 Days) INR 3000.00