Cruising is quietly booming among Gujarat families, and it makes sense: one booking, unpack once, food and entertainment included, and the sea does the travelling while you sleep. From Mumbai, Cordelia Cruises sails high-seas weekends from around ₹20,000 per person, and once you have tasted it, Singapore and Dubai open up international sailings — no passport even needed for the domestic option.
Cruising from Mumbai — the domestic option
Cordelia Cruises sails from Mumbai on short itineraries — typically two to five nights to Goa, Lakshadweep and high-seas loops. The ship is the destination in itself, with pools, live shows, casinos, kids' clubs and multiple restaurants on board. For domestic sailings you do not even need a passport — a government photo ID works — which makes it the easiest 'foreign-feeling' holiday a first-timer can take.
What it costs
A two-night Mumbai high-seas weekend starts around ₹20,000 per person, a two-to-three night Mumbai–Goa sailing from about ₹25,000, and a four-to-five night Mumbai–Lakshadweep itinerary from roughly ₹40,000, all on twin-sharing inside cabins. Go international and a three-to-five night Singapore Southeast Asia cruise starts around ₹35,000 plus flights, while a four-to-five night Dubai Gulf cruise starts from about ₹45,000 plus flights. Balcony cabins and peak dates cost more, and fares move with demand, so we quote live.
Going international — Singapore and Dubai
Once you have tasted cruising, the world's big ships await. Royal Caribbean and others sail Southeast Asia loops out of Singapore taking in Malaysia and Thailand, while MSC and similar lines run Gulf itineraries from Dubai — Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Oman — through the winter season. You fly out, cruise for three to five nights, and often add a city stay, the classic combo being a Singapore cruise plus two nights in the city. Visas for these follow the port countries, and we sequence them with the sailing dates.
Choosing a cabin, and the veg and Jain food question
An inside cabin is cheapest and fine if you will live on the decks anyway; an ocean-view cabin adds a window for a modest step up in price; a balcony gives you your own sea-facing sit-out and is worth it on four-plus night sailings and honeymoons; and suites bring space, priority boarding and perks for those who want the top end. On food, ships sailing from Mumbai cater heavily to Indian palates with extensive vegetarian and Jain counters as standard, and on international lines we register your dietary preference at booking — Jain meals are manageable with advance notice, and nobody goes hungry on a cruise.
Practical first-timer notes
Seasickness is rarer than feared on big ships, and tablets or bands work if you are prone to motion sickness. Gratuities and some premium restaurants or drinks are extra, and we tell you exactly what is and is not included before you book. School-holiday and Diwali sailings should be booked two to three months ahead since they genuinely sell out, and you should reach Mumbai the previous night for morning departures — the ship will not wait for a delayed train. Onboard spending is cashless and linked to your cabin card. A cruise suits multi-generation families best, since there is something for every age, as well as honeymooners on balcony cabins and group celebrations that take over whole decks.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cruise from Mumbai cost? Short Cordelia sailings start around ₹20,000 per person for a two-night high-seas weekend on twin sharing, with Goa and Lakshadweep itineraries from roughly ₹25,000–40,000.
Do I need a passport for a cruise from Mumbai? Not for domestic sailings, where a government photo ID is enough. International cruises from Singapore or Dubai need a passport and the relevant visas, which we arrange with the booking.
Which cabin should a first-timer choose? For a two-night taster, an inside or ocean-view cabin is fine; for four-plus nights or a honeymoon, a balcony cabin transforms the trip.
Ready to unpack once and let the destinations come to you? Message Explera Vacations on WhatsApp and we will match the sailing, the cabin and the season to your family.
