Cordelia Cruises will commence its 5th season in Chennai on June 20, 2026, reinforcing the city as a major Indian cruise gateway. The Cordelia Empress will offer sailings until the end of August. Itineraries include 2- to 10-night options to Visakhapatnam, Puducherry, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. Highlights include a 10-night Southeast Asia cruise and a 5-night Sri Lanka cruise. Domestic options feature weekend getaways and longer voyages to Kochi and Mumbai, enhancing Chennai’s role in cruise tourism.