Cordelia Cruise in December 2026 and New Year's Eve at Sea: Every Sailing from Mumbai, Goa and Kochi

December is the month everyone asks about. And December 2026 brings the first festive season for the new Mumbai ship. So the calendar looks full and school-holiday cabins move fast.

This planner lists every sailing from 4 Dec 2026 to 4 Jan 2027. It covers Mumbai, Goa and Kochi with ship names, dates and starting fares. You will also get clear answers on New Year’s Eve at sea, Christmas Day options and budget picks. For wider price context, see our Cordelia cruise price guide before you shortlist. Still, note that Cordelia's December 2026 prices shift by cabin and demand.

Which Cordelia sailings are at sea on New Year's Eve 2026?

Three sailings stay at sea on 31 Dec 2026. They include Kochi-Malé-Colombo-Kochi from Rs 47,394, Mumbai-Goa-Agatti-Mumbai from Rs 57,000, and Goa-Agatti-Mumbai from Rs 34,823.

These are the only options on the verified list that cover that night. So if a New Year night at sea is the goal, pick between two ideas. In fact, you can choose the Empress loop from Kochi or two Sky options around Goa and Agatti. That said, demand peaks here, so book early for school-holiday weeks.

First, look at the Kochi loop on Empress. It sails Sun 27 Dec 2026 to Fri 01 Jan 2027. The route is Kochi > Malé > Colombo > Kochi. It lasts 5 nights as a round trip. Cordelia lists it from Rs 47,394 per guest. Also, Cordelia shows Kids Sail Free* and Early Bird : 25% Off against it. Since it calls at Malé and Colombo, every guest needs a passport. So confirm visa and entry rules with Cordelia before you book.

Next, consider the Mumbai loop on Sky. It sails Mon 28 Dec 2026 to Sat 02 Jan 2027. The route is Mumbai > Goa > Agatti > Mumbai. It lasts 5 nights as a round trip. Cordelia lists it from Rs 57,000 per guest. In fact, Cordelia shows Kids Sail Free* and Early Bird : 25% Off against it. But you stay on the same ship throughout. So you get both Goa and Agatti in one trip.

Finally, check the Goa one-way on Sky. It sails Wed 30 Dec 2026 to Sat 02 Jan 2027. The route is Goa > Agatti > Mumbai. It lasts 3 nights as a one-way trip. Cordelia lists it from Rs 34,823 per guest. Meanwhile, Cordelia shows Kids Sail Free* and Early Bird : 25% Off against it. It suits travellers who can join in Goa and end in Mumbai. However, Cordelia’s data lists no New Year party or gala dinner. So ask Cordelia what they plan for that night.

Christmas Day at sea: Cordelia options for 25 Dec 2026

Four sailings cover Christmas Day on 25 Dec. They include Kochi-Malé-Colombo from Rs 39,606, Mumbai-Goa-Agatti-Mumbai from Rs 52,992, Goa-Agatti-Mumbai from Rs 33,220, and Kochi-Kochi from Rs 22,243.

Each suits a different style of trip. For example, the two 5-night loops work as full holiday trips. Meanwhile, the Goa one-way works as a short break. In fact, the Kochi weekend starts on Christmas Day itself. But the December schedule mixes domestic and international ports, so check passport needs first.

Empress runs Sun 20 Dec 2026 to Fri 25 Dec 2026. The route is Kochi > Malé > Colombo > Kochi. It lasts 5 nights as a round trip. Cordelia lists it from Rs 39,606 per guest. Also, Cordelia shows 2nd Guest Sail Free and Early Bird : 25% Off against it. You return to Kochi on Christmas Day after calls at Malé and Colombo.

Sky runs Mon 21 Dec 2026 to Sat 26 Dec 2026 on the Mumbai loop. The route is Mumbai > Goa > Agatti > Mumbai. It lasts 5 nights as a round trip. Cordelia lists it from Rs 52,992 per guest. Also, Cordelia shows Kids Sail Free* and Early Bird : 25% Off for this sailing. Then the Goa join option runs Wed 23 Dec to Sat 26 Dec. That route is Goa > Agatti > Mumbai. It lasts 3 nights as a one-way trip. Cordelia lists that option from Rs 33,220 per guest. In fact, Cordelia shows the same two labels for this option. Finally, Empress runs Fri 25 Dec to Sun 27 Dec as Kochi > Kochi. It lasts 2 nights. Cordelia lists it from Rs 22,243 per guest. Moreover, Cordelia shows Kids Sail Free* and Early Bird : 25% Off for it as well.

Every December 2026 departure from Mumbai and Goa on Cordelia Sky

Cordelia Sky debuts from Mumbai on 23 Oct 2026, so December 2026 is its first festive season. The ship sails from Mumbai with calls at Goa and Agatti in Lakshadweep, plus weekend and one-way options.

The table below shows starting fares per guest, fares as listed by Cordelia on 17 September 2026. Cordelia posts the starting fare as the lowest fare for that sailing. Still, your actual price shifts with cabin type, occupancy and demand. Cordelia can add taxes and charges at checkout. So confirm the live fare on Cordelia Cruises official site before you pay. In fact, Cordelia shows each offer label against the sailing.

Pick by port logic first, then by nights. Round trips from Mumbai need no domestic flight. One-way trips suit travellers who want to pair Goa hotels with a cruise back. And the December weekend trips work well for first-timers. In fact, they suit first-timers who want a short trial. Our Mumbai to Goa cruise price notes and Mumbai to Lakshadweep price notes help you compare routes in detail.

Every December 2026 departure from Kochi on Empress

Empress sails from Kochi in December 2026 with Kavaratti, Minicoy, Malé and Colombo options, plus 2-night weekend trips. It is the right pick if you board in Kerala or want Lakshadweep without going via Mumbai.

The table below shows starting fares per guest, fares as listed by Cordelia on 17 September 2026. Cordelia posts the starting fare as the lowest fare for that sailing. But your actual price shifts with cabin type, occupancy and demand. Cordelia can add taxes and charges at checkout. So confirm the live fare before you pay. For ship differences, read our Cordelia Sky vs Empress comparison.

Kochi boarding keeps the trip simple for Kerala families. You still get Lakshadweep calls at Kavaratti and Minicoy. For the two Malé and Colombo loops, keep passports ready for all guests and confirm entry rules with Cordelia. Also note that Lakshadweep and Malé are tender ports, so time ashore depends on sea conditions on the day.

Goa one-ways and weekend trips in December 2026

Goa is not a separate ship base. Still, the December 2026 schedule has three Goa starts that work well as cruise-plus-hotel plans.

Three Goa starts appear on the list. All three sail on Sky. The first runs Wed 09 Dec 2026 to Sat 12 Dec 2026. It covers Goa > Agatti > Mumbai in 3 nights one way. Cordelia lists it from Rs 54,625 per guest. The second runs Wed 23 Dec 2026 to Sat 26 Dec 2026 on the same route. Cordelia lists it from Rs 33,220 per guest. The third runs Wed 30 Dec 2026 to Sat 02 Jan 2027 on the same route. Cordelia lists it from Rs 34,823 per guest. Since Agatti acts as a tender port, time ashore depends on sea conditions.

• Stay in North or South Goa first, then board and end in Mumbai.
• Choose the 2-night Mumbai-Mumbai weekends for a no-port trial run.
• Pick the 2-night Kochi-Kochi weekends if you board in Kochi.

Four weekends appear on the list. Mumbai > Mumbai runs Sat 12 Dec to Mon 14 Dec from Rs 33,250. Kochi > Kochi runs Fri 18 Dec to Sun 20 Dec from Rs 18,916. Another Mumbai > Mumbai runs Sat 26 Dec to Mon 28 Dec from Rs 19,238. Kochi > Kochi also runs Fri 25 Dec to Sun 27 Dec from Rs 22,243. Check our Cordelia Sky Mumbai guide for boarding tips, because weekend ships fill fast.

Cheapest festive-week picks on the list

Low festive-week entry points start from Rs 19,238. They include Mumbai-Mumbai 26-28 Dec from Rs 19,238 and Mumbai-Goa 28-30 Dec from Rs 19,772. Plus, Kochi-Kavaratti-Minicoy on 04 Jan 2027 starts from Rs 18,742.

These starting fares apply per guest. Cordelia posted them on 17 September 2026. They shift by cabin and occupancy. Cordelia can add extra charges at checkout. Still, they show the entry point for late December.

Sky runs a 2-night Mumbai weekend Sat 26 Dec to Mon 28 Dec. Cordelia lists it from Rs 19,238 per guest. Also, Cordelia shows Kids Sail Free* and Early Bird : 25% Off for it. It makes a round trip with no port move. So it suits a quick holiday break. After that, Sky runs Mumbai > Goa Mon 28 Dec to Wed 30 Dec for 2 nights. Cordelia lists it from Rs 19,772 per guest. It adds a Goa call, though time stays short.

Just after New Year, Empress runs Kochi > Kavaratti > Minicoy > Kochi. It sails Mon 04 Jan 2027 to Fri 08 Jan 2027 for 4 nights. Cordelia lists it from Rs 18,742 per guest. The offers column shows no label for it. It marks the lowest starting fare on the whole list. But it sails after the holiday peak. If your dates stay fixed to Christmas or New Year, use the December weekends above instead. Our team can help you match cabin type to budget. Still, note the starting fare stays only the lowest posted fare.

Why early December is not cheaper on the Mumbai ship

Early December looks pricey on Sky compared with late December. For example, Cordelia lists the 7 Dec 5-night Goa and Lakshadweep sailing from Rs 87,875. In contrast, Cordelia lists the 21 Dec sailing from Rs 52,992 and the 28 Dec sailing from Rs 57,000.

The same gap shows on weekends. Cordelia lists the 12 Dec 2-night Mumbai weekend from Rs 33,250. Meanwhile, Cordelia lists the 26 Dec weekend from Rs 19,238. That surprises many readers, because peak dates often cost more. However, many late-December Sky sailings show an Early Bird : 25% Off label on 17 Sep 2026. Early-December ones do not show it. So treat this only as what the listing showed on that date, not as a rule.

Fares move with demand and cabin stock. So a sailing that looks low today can rise after cheap cabins sell out. Confirm the live fare with the official source named above before you book. If you travel with kids or as two guests, note the labels as shown. For example, look for 2nd Guest Sail Free and Kids Sail Free*. But ask Cordelia how each offer applies to your cabin.

Pro tips for booking a Cordelia cruise in December 2026

December sea air is cool and pleasant, but plans still need care. These points come straight from Cordelia's December 2026 booking data.

Book the school-holiday weeks first, then plan hotels and flights around the confirmed sailing date.

• Hold passports ready for Malé and Colombo loops, and confirm entry rules with Cordelia.
• Allow buffer days around one-way trips between Mumbai and Goa.
• Choose Kavaratti or Minicoy loops from Kochi if Lakshadweep is the main goal.
• Read our boarding process guide and senior citizen cruise guide before you sail with parents.

Also remember tender-port limits. Lakshadweep and Malé are tender ports, so time ashore depends on sea conditions. That means island hours can change on the day for safety. Keep your on-board day flexible, especially on Agatti, Kavaratti, Minicoy and Malé calls.

Practical info: boarding, packing and planning help

Use Mumbai port for Sky and Kochi port for Empress. Arrive a day early if you fly in from another city. Because December fog and flight delays can disrupt same-day plans. Then keep the sailing day light.

Pack light layers for cool evenings at sea. Bring sun cover for deck days. Add modest beach wear for island calls. Carry all ID and passports in hand baggage. For dress codes and checklists, see our packing notes linked through the Sky guide. Since fares change fast, confirm the live fare and cabin price before you pay.

TripCabinet does not own cruise inventory. Our team helps you pick the right sailing and cabin. They also plan the trip around it. That covers flights, hotels, transfers and island time. Share your port, dates and budget with us. And we will map the best December sailing for your family.