Lakshdweep Cruise Tour

BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS – :
Tour will be booked, subject to availability of seats, and 50% of the total package charges should be deposited at the time of booking. Balance amount should be deposited 20 days prior to the date of departure from Cochin.The total package tariff (subject to revision, without notice) shall include transportation from Cochin by Cruise, embarkation/ disembarkation charges, port charges, food, accommodation, sightseeing, wherever applicable.

Ship Schedules are subject to change/ being cancelled without any prior notice, due to unknown reasons or reasons beyond our control. There could be delays in vessel departure / arrival timings and passengers are requested to make adequate alternative arrangements at their own risk and cost and the company will not be responsible for any direct/ indirect loss to passengers due to delay/ re scheduling/ cancellation of a voyage.

CANCELLATION POLICY -:                                                                      1, 10% cancellation charge will be deducted if the booking is cancelled 30 days before departure of the ship.                                               

2,  25% cancellation charge will be deducted if the booking is cancelled between 29th to 10th days before departure of the ship.               

3  No refund if cancelled within 10 days before the departure of the ship.                                                                                          

In case of cancellation/ amendment, any extra charge levied by the vessel operator will be levied on the customer.

In the case of cruise packages, if the voyage is cancelled due to any reason beyond our control, inclement weather, breakdown of cruise, etc., our liability will be limited to refund of cruise package cost collected. We will not be responsible for any other loss/ damage/ expenses, directly or indirectly incurred by our guests.

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES -:
1. The reporting time at Lakshadweep Wharf, Near FCI Godown, Indira Gandhi Road, Willingdon Island, Cochin, is 09.00 am. The scheduled departure time is 02.00 pm. However, the exact time of departure may vary. 
2. Please note the ships cannot dock at the islands as the facility for the same is not available on the island. The passengers will be transferred to boats, which will take you to the island. It is recommended that ladies avoid saris for easier movement.
3. Persons planning to take the trip should be in sound health.
4. Avoid usage of plastic on the islands.
5. Please carry sunscreen lotion, umbrellas, caps, etc. as it may be very hot.
6. Carry a first-aid kit as per your family’s requirements.
7. Do not litter the land or the water.
8. Do not pick up/ pluck corals as souvenirs. It is a punishable offense. 
9. Narcotic drugs are prohibited.
10. Do not use alcoholic drinks, intoxicants while on the islands or on the ship.
11. Nude swimming or sunbathing is strictly prohibited.
12. Do not go out of your island lagoon without permission of the SPORTS authorities and without a proper escort as it can be risky.
13. Do not pluck tender coconuts yourself. The trees are privately owned and unauthorised plucking of coconuts is a theft.
14. For the Weekend – Lakshadweep Samundram and Coral Reef packages – as you will be spending the full day on the island you can carry some extra clothes for wash and change as the facility to wash and change are available on the island.
15. All Passengers to hold a valid identity card (Voter’s ID / Passport/ Driving License)
16. Avoid booking return journey on the day of arrival in Cochin. Ship’s arrival timing is subject to weather, current port clearance.
17. Only BSNL has phone network and coverage on the islands.