Cordelia Cruise launches service from Vizag to Chennai
Cordelia Cruises launches its maiden luxury service from Visakhapatnam to Chennai (via Puducherry), beginning July 2, 2025, marking a new era in East Coast maritime tourism—bringing premium amenities, regional cultural immersion, and economic growth opportunities.
Cordelia Cruise launches service from Vizag to Chennai
Bizz Buzz Bureau
Visakhapatnam
Cordelia Cruise ship docked at the newly developed cruise terminal here on Wednesday morning marking the beginning of regular connectivity through Visakhapatnam International Cruise Terminal (VICT) between the City of Destiny and Chennai-Puducherry.
The ship brought around 1100 tourists for a beach and city tour from Chennai to Visakhapatnam. Some of them disembarked to spend more time in Visakhapatnam, known for its pristine beaches and green-capped hills.
In the evening, the maiden voyage from the City of Destiny from the new cruise terminal developed by the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) was flagged off. In his message, Naidu called for making the city into a prominent cruise hub by introducing cruise packages to various domestic and international tourist spots. The launching of cruise service is expected to give a shot in the arm to creating employment generation and tourism promotion.
"The docking of the first regular cruise liner at the cruise terminal is a new milestone for us and a big boost to tourism promotion in the region," VPA Chairman Dr. M. Angamuthu, remarked.
As per the itinerary, the ship leaves Chennai on Mondays, arrives Visakhapatnam on Wednesdays and departs for Chennai the same day evening.
