No mobile network, no internet, and work, this is all we want on a vacation.  But sadly, we often fail and the credit goes to our work culture and habits. Recently, TMM managed to have a 5-day vacation on a cruise and the above-mentioned checklist was right at the place! Yes, you read it right. We recently went on a trip from Mumbai to Lakshadweep with Cordelia Cruises and it was certainly a one-of-its-kind experience.  Cordelia Cruises by Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt Ltd is India’s premium cruise liner. True to its name, Cordelia aspires to promote and drive the cruise culture in India through experiences that are stylish, luxurious, and most importantly, inherently Indian. Cordelia is a cruise liner for Indians catering to the way Indians love to holiday and here’s everything you need to know about this unique experience.

Accommodation Agenda
With 11 decks, 796 cabins, and 600 crew members, this cruise can accommodate 1800 guests in different room categories. Here, every cabin is designed to make you feel special. Be it the suites or the standard rooms, your stay at The Empress will be an experience of a lifetime. The most happening is the Chairman’s Suite, an uber-luxurious state-of-the-art suite that adds a dose of style and comfort to your stay. Next, on the list are suite, balcony suite, and all other rooms with ocean view. All the rooms are equipped with necessary amenities and a pristine ocean view, which makes it a one-of-its-kind experience.

Dine-in Details
Dining with an infinite sea view is something you can’t forget and we made sure to enjoy every bit of it during the 5 days. At Cordelia Cruises, the chefs have designed the menu keeping in mind the tastes and preferences of the Indian traveler. From Pan-Asian cuisines to global grills, Indian street food to tandoori specialties, dining here is definitely one of the main highlights of the cruise holiday. For vegetarians or Jains, they prepare an exquisite spread to cater to their choices. The Empress has an all-day dining food court that serves unlimited breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. The other two restaurants are The Starlight and Chopstix. The Starlight is a two-level dining area and has an interesting old-world retro charm. The ambience and grandeur of the Starlight is its main highlight. Chopstix is another specialty restaurant for Pan-Asian cuisine and is the best place to enjoy family dinners. At both the restaurants, one needs to do a prior table booking, as they are often full (of course due to the phenomenal food they offer).

Entertainment Unlimited
Those 5 days of your stay were full of entertainment and the credit goes to the entertainment team, which works day in and out to put so many flawless shows. We must say, The Empress has some of the finest talents in the form of Stuti Vora, Rupin Pahwa, Rishi Chakravarty, Sampriti, and many more. From India’s, most popular entertainment shows at the Marquee Theatre to enthralling live music and stand-up comedy gigs, mesmerizing magic shows outdoor movie nights, and professional theatre performances, here you get to witness some unparalleled performances that will leave you spellbound. One such show that kept us glued was Balle Balle. The Indian Cinemagic show presents foot-tapping entertainment styled with a melange of performances to songs handpicked from the most celebrated movies across the landscape of India. Another highlight of the cruise is Burlesque the Bollywood way. Literally, it’s a masala bomb just waiting to explode!

Fitness Funda & Casino Call
If you think high-calorie food full of entertainment is going to make you put on extra kilos, forget that. At The Empress, every morning you get to indulge in some or the other fitness activities under the guidance of trained professionals, who make sure that it’s not a regular fitness workout but has a hint of entertainment of fun in it as well. Also, they have a full-fledged gym, where you can work out while having a panorama view of the infinite sea. And for those endless lights, you have casino nights waiting for you to try your luck over handcrafted cocktails that will make you forget all worries of life.