Chennai to Sri Lanka Cruise 2027: August Dates, Route and Starting Fares
Here is the straight fact. The Chennai to Sri Lanka cruise is back only in August 2027. As of 17 September 2026, Cordelia lists no sailings from Chennai for the rest of 2026 or early 2027. For context on base fares, see our Cordelia cruise price guide. Then read the dates below before you set your leave plan.
The next Chennai season listed runs from 9 June 2027 to 6 September 2027. So people who search for chennai to sri lanka cruise price today must plan for August 2027. The 5-Night Sri Lanka Cruise sails on Empress from Chennai, with a day at sea, then Hambantota, Trincomalee, Jaffna, and back to Chennai. Cordelia lists it on only five dates, each from Rs 37,832.
How much does the Chennai to Sri Lanka cruise cost?
From Rs 37,832 per guest. That is the starting fare Cordelia lists for each of the five Chennai to Sri Lanka cruise sailings. But that is the lowest published fare for that sailing. The actual price depends on cabin category and occupancy and changes with demand. Also taxes and charges can be added at checkout. So confirm the live fare before you pay.
Cordelia also shows offer labels against these sailings: Kids Sail Free*, Early Bird : 25% Off. Those are Cordelia's own labels as shown on 17 September 2026. In fact, the same two labels appear across most Chennai season sailings.
| Date | Ship | Route | Starting fare* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Aug 2027 to Sat 07 Aug 2027 | Empress | Chennai > Hambantota > Trincomalee > Jaffna > Chennai (5N round) | Rs 37,832 |
| Mon 09 Aug 2027 to Sat 14 Aug 2027 | Empress | Chennai > Hambantota > Trincomalee > Jaffna > Chennai (5N round) | Rs 37,832 |
| Mon 16 Aug 2027 to Sat 21 Aug 2027 | Empress | Chennai > Hambantota > Trincomalee > Jaffna > Chennai (5N round) | Rs 37,832 |
| Mon 23 Aug 2027 to Sat 28 Aug 2027 | Empress | Chennai > Hambantota > Trincomalee > Jaffna > Chennai (5N round) | Rs 37,832 |
| Mon 30 Aug 2027 to Sat 04 Sep 2027 | Empress | Chennai > Hambantota > Trincomalee > Jaffna > Chennai (5N round) | Rs 37,832 |
*Fares as listed by Cordelia on 17 September 2026. Starting fare means lowest published fare per guest for that sailing.
Chennai to Sri Lanka cruise route: three ports in five nights
The Chennai to Sri Lanka cruise packs a lot in five nights. You board in Chennai, then spend a day at sea. After that, you call at Hambantota, Trincomalee, and Jaffna, then sail back to Chennai. Cordelia marks this as an international itinerary with tender ports. So small boats may ferry guests ashore at some stops.
Each port feels very different. Hambantota sits on the south coast and works as a base for the south. Trincomalee sits on the east coast with temples and sea trips. Jaffna sits in the north with Tamil culture, temples, and islands. That mix is why this sailing draws families from Tamil Nadu.
Shore trips Cordelia lists for Sri Lanka ports
Shore trips are paid and optional. Cordelia lists them port-wise, but shows no prices. So budget extra if you want guided trips. Also some sites need long drives from port. Plan for full-day hours and early starts.
- Jaffna: Jaffna Fort, Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Nagadeepa Vihara, Kankesanthurai Beach with a Jaffna market visit.
- Trincomalee: Thiru Koneswaram Temple, Pigeon Island snorkelling, whale and dolphin watching, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya National Park.
- Hambantota: Galle Dutch Fort, Yala, Bundala and Udawalawe national parks, Diyaluma Waterfall hike, a Madu River cruise with turtle hatchery, Rumassala and Yatagala temples.
You do not need to book every port. In fact, many guests pick one big trip and keep other days light. That said, Jaffna and Trincomalee trips suit first-time visitors well. Meanwhile Hambantota suits wildlife fans.
Every Chennai and East Coast sailing from June to September 2027
Cordelia bases Empress in Chennai through the season. The line runs short domestic loops most weeks. Then it slots the Sri Lanka sailings into August. Also Cordelia Sky runs long one-way sailings to Singapore in between. Use the tables below to match dates with leave.
All fares below are starting fares per guest as listed by Cordelia on 17 September 2026. The actual price depends on cabin category and occupancy and changes with demand. Taxes and charges can be added at checkout. So confirm the live fare before you pay.
Cordelia Empress sailings: Chennai, Vizag and Puducherry loops
These are domestic runs. The 2-night Chennai to Chennai sailing is a short break with no port. The Chennai to Visakhapatnam legs are one-way. The 3-night and 5-night loops add Puducherry. Cordelia shows Kids Sail Free*, Early Bird : 25% Off against these sailings.
| Sailing dates | Route | Ship | Starting fare* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun - 12 Jun 2027 | Chennai > Puducherry > Chennai (3N round) | Empress | Rs 28,436 |
| 12 Jun - 14 Jun 2027 | Chennai > Chennai (2N round) | Empress | Rs 18,878 |
| 14 Jun - 16 Jun 2027 | Chennai > Visakhapatnam (2N one way) | Empress | Rs 16,957 |
| 14 Jun - 19 Jun 2027 | Chennai > Visakhapatnam > Puducherry > Chennai (5N round) | Empress | Rs 37,832 |
| 16 Jun - 19 Jun 2027 | Visakhapatnam > Puducherry > Chennai (3N one way) | Empress | Rs 25,435 |
| 19 Jun - 21 Jun 2027 | Chennai > Chennai (2N round) | Empress | Rs 18,878 |
| 21 Jun - 23 Jun 2027 | Chennai > Visakhapatnam (2N one way) | Empress | Rs 16,957 |
| 21 Jun - 26 Jun 2027 | Chennai > Visakhapatnam > Puducherry > Chennai (5N round) | Empress | Rs 37,832 |
| 23 Jun - 26 Jun 2027 | Visakhapatnam > Puducherry > Chennai (3N one way) | Empress | Rs 25,435 |
| 26 Jun - 28 Jun 2027 | Chennai > Chennai (2N round) | Empress | Rs 18,878 |
| 28 Jun - 03 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Visakhapatnam > Puducherry > Chennai (5N round) | Empress | Rs 37,832 |
| 28 Jun - 30 Jun 2027 | Chennai > Visakhapatnam (2N one way) | Empress | Rs 16,957 |
| 30 Jun - 03 Jul 2027 | Visakhapatnam > Puducherry > Chennai (3N one way) | Empress | Rs 25,435 |
| 03 Jul - 05 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Chennai (2N round) | Empress | Rs 18,878 |
| 05 Jul - 07 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Visakhapatnam (2N one way) | Empress | Rs 16,957 |
| 05 Jul - 10 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Visakhapatnam > Puducherry > Chennai (5N round) | Empress | Rs 37,832 |
| 07 Jul - 10 Jul 2027 | Visakhapatnam > Puducherry > Chennai (3N one way) | Empress | Rs 25,435 |
| 10 Jul - 12 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Chennai (2N round) | Empress | Rs 18,878 |
| 12 Jul - 14 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Visakhapatnam (2N one way) | Empress | Rs 16,957 |
| 12 Jul - 17 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Visakhapatnam > Puducherry > Chennai (5N round) | Empress | Rs 37,832 |
| 14 Jul - 17 Jul 2027 | Visakhapatnam > Puducherry > Chennai (3N one way) | Empress | Rs 25,435 |
| 17 Jul - 19 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Chennai (2N round) | Empress | Rs 18,878 |
| 19 Jul - 21 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Visakhapatnam (2N one way) | Empress | Rs 16,957 |
| 19 Jul - 24 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Visakhapatnam > Puducherry > Chennai (5N round) | Empress | Rs 37,832 |
| 21 Jul - 24 Jul 2027 | Visakhapatnam > Puducherry > Chennai (3N one way) | Empress | Rs 25,435 |
| 24 Jul - 26 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Chennai (2N round) | Empress | Rs 18,878 |
| 26 Jul - 31 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Visakhapatnam > Puducherry > Chennai (5N round) | Empress | Rs 37,832 |
| 26 Jul - 28 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Visakhapatnam (2N one way) | Empress | Rs 16,957 |
| 28 Jul - 31 Jul 2027 | Visakhapatnam > Puducherry > Chennai (3N one way) | Empress | Rs 25,435 |
| 31 Jul - 02 Aug 2027 | Chennai > Chennai (2N round) | Empress | Rs 18,878 |
| 07 Aug - 09 Aug 2027 | Chennai > Chennai (2N round) | Empress | Rs 18,878 |
| 14 Aug - 16 Aug 2027 | Chennai > Chennai (2N round) | Empress | Rs 18,878 |
| 21 Aug - 23 Aug 2027 | Chennai > Chennai (2N round) | Empress | Rs 18,878 |
| 28 Aug - 30 Aug 2027 | Chennai > Chennai (2N round) | Empress | Rs 18,878 |
| 04 Sep - 06 Sep 2027 | Chennai > Chennai (2N round) | Empress | Rs 18,878 |
| 06 Sep - 09 Sep 2027 | Chennai > Kochi (3N one way) | Empress | Rs 33,364 |
*Fares as listed by Cordelia on 17 September 2026.
Chennai to Singapore cruise: the 7-night one-way option
The Chennai to Singapore cruise is a very different trip. It runs for 7 nights one way on Cordelia Sky. The route is Chennai, two days at sea, two days in Phuket, then Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore. Cordelia lists it from Rs 77,850. That starting fare is as listed by Cordelia on 17 September 2026.
There is also a mirror sailing back. So you can sail Singapore to Chennai on the same route in reverse. That means a traveller could sail one way and fly the other. Many Chennai families like this mix because it saves one long flight. Still, you must hold a valid Indian passport for these international runs.
| Sailing dates | Direction | Ship | Starting fare* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun - 04 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Phuket > Phuket > Langkawi > Kuala Lumpur > Singapore (7N one way) | Sky | Rs 77,850 |
| 04 Jul - 11 Jul 2027 | Singapore > Kuala Lumpur > Langkawi > Phuket > Phuket > Chennai (7N one way) | Sky | Rs 77,850 |
| 11 Jul - 18 Jul 2027 | Chennai > Phuket > Phuket > Langkawi > Kuala Lumpur > Singapore (7N one way) | Sky | Rs 77,850 |
| 18 Jul - 25 Jul 2027 | Singapore > Kuala Lumpur > Langkawi > Phuket > Phuket > Chennai (7N one way) | Sky | Rs 77,850 |
| 25 Jul - 01 Aug 2027 | Chennai > Phuket > Phuket > Langkawi > Kuala Lumpur > Singapore (7N one way) | Sky | Rs 77,850 |
| 01 Aug - 08 Aug 2027 | Singapore > Kuala Lumpur > Langkawi > Phuket > Phuket > Chennai (7N one way) | Sky | Rs 77,850 |
| 08 Aug - 15 Aug 2027 | Chennai > Phuket > Phuket > Langkawi > Kuala Lumpur > Singapore (7N one way) | Sky | Rs 77,850 |
| 15 Aug - 22 Aug 2027 | Singapore > Kuala Lumpur > Langkawi > Phuket > Phuket > Chennai (7N one way) | Sky | Rs 77,850 |
| 22 Aug - 25 Aug 2027 | Chennai > Kochi (3N one way) | Sky | Rs 33,364 |
| 22 Aug - 28 Aug 2027 | Chennai > Kochi > Agatti > Mumbai (6N one way) | Sky | Rs 70,291 |
*Fares as listed by Cordelia on 17 September 2026. Cordelia shows Kids Sail Free*, Early Bird : 25% Off against these sailings.
If you sail one way to Singapore, you can add nights with our Singapore tour packages. After docking in Singapore, many families add our Singapore Value Escape - 4 Nights 5 Days City & Sentosa Package. Our team at TripCabinet can hold the cruise dates, then plan hotels and flights around them. For island add-ons before August 2027, our team also tracks Sri Lanka tour packages by flight.
Which Cordelia Empress sailings suit first-time cruisers?
The cordelia empress sailings from Chennai fall in three buckets. Short 2-night loops suit first-timers who want a taste. Mid-length Vizag and Puducherry loops suit families with Elders. The Chennai to Sri Lanka cruise suits those who want three new ports in one trip. Ships differ a lot, so read Cordelia Sky vs Empress compared before you pick.
For the 9 August 2027 Chennai to Sri Lanka cruise, Cordelia lists boarding from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM as an example only. Timings can change by sailing. So reach Chennai Port early, keep IDs handy, and follow the line's boarding note for your date. Then you can settle in before sail-away.
TripCabinet tip: pick the sailing first, then the cabin. August cabins on this route can go fast, so book early. So lock dates, then choose inside vs sea-view as per budget.
Documents, boarding and what to pack for August
Every guest on the Chennai to Sri Lanka cruise or the Chennai to Singapore cruise needs a valid Indian passport. This rule applies even for the short sea days. Do not assume visa or ETA steps for Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia or Singapore. Confirm current document rules with Cordelia at booking. Also read how international cruise documents work before you pay.
August seas can feel humid and warm. Pack light cotton clothes, walking shoes, sun caps, and rain shells. Carry sea-sick pills if you need them, plus basic meds. Keep a small day bag for port days, because large bags stay on board. For official sailing updates, check Cordelia Cruises official site and confirm with the line before booking.
If you want Sri Lanka or Maldives by sea sooner, Cordelia's Kochi-based Empress sails Kochi - Malé - Colombo from 25 Oct 2026. That helps travellers who cannot wait till the August 2027 Chennai to Sri Lanka cruise. Our team in Bangalore plans and books the full trip for you. We help you pick the right sailing and cabin and plan flights, hotels, and transfers around it.
So should you wait for August? If Jaffna, Trincomalee and Hambantota by sea top your list, yes. The Chennai to Sri Lanka cruise is the only Chennai route that links all three. Book early, keep papers ready, and sail slow.