Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited (NSE: CORDELIA) has entered a new phase of growth in India, with Cordelia Sky now sailing from Mumbai and Cordelia Empress beginning her season from Kochi, marking the first time the cruise line is operating two ships from two Indian homeports simultaneously. The expansion increases Cordelia Cruises’ deployed capacity and broadens its domestic and international itinerary network, with weekend sailings, Goa and Lakshadweep cruises, and international itineraries to the Maldives and Sri Lanka now operating across Mumbai and Kochi.

More Choice from Mumbai

Cordelia Sky, the newest addition to the Cordelia Cruises fleet, is now sailing from Mumbai following its inaugural guest sailing on 23 October 2026. Cordelia Sky will offer a mix of short and longer itineraries from Mumbai, including 2 and 3 night weekend cruises, 4-night Lakshadweep cruises and 5-night itineraries combining destinations including Goa and Lakshadweep.

A New Homeport in Kochi

Cordelia Empress has begun sailing from Kochi, adding another homeport to Cordelia Cruises’ India network and opening up new cruise options for travellers from South India. The Kochi programme includes 2-night weekend sailings, 3-night and 4-night Lakshadweep cruises, as well as a 5-night international itinerary connecting Kochi with Malé, Maldives and Colombo, Sri Lanka.

As a result, Cordelia Cruises can now offer a wider mix of cruise holidays across different durations, destinations and departure ports, from a weekend at sea to Lakshadweep, Goa and international journeys.

Source: NSE Corporate Announcement

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Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited, operator of the Cordelia Cruises brand, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30th, 2026. The company delivered a stronger performance in Q2 and H1 FY27, with sustained improvement on both a YoY and QoQ basis, despite a challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical environment.

Q2 FY27 Business Highlights

The company recorded revenue from operations of ₹1329.00 Mn in Q2 FY27, compared with ₹1015.36 Mn in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, with ticket revenue and onboard & other revenue. The company witnessed sustained demand across its sailings during the quarter, with a load factor of 75.53%.

H1-FY27 Business Highlights

For the six months ended September 30, 2026, the company recorded revenue from operations of ₹3230.12 Mn, compared with ₹2778.51 Mn in the corresponding period of the previous year. Ticket revenue continued to be the primary contributor at ₹2768.14 Mn, while onboard and other revenue stood at ₹460.08 Mn. The company maintained healthy demand across its sailings during H1 FY27, with a load factor of 91.23%.

Key Operational Highlights

A key milestone during the period was the delivery of Cordelia Sky one month ahead of schedule, expanding the company’s overall capacity by approximately 126%. With operations scheduled to commence on October 23, 2026, the company has witnessed encouraging initial bookings for Sky. Cordelia Sun remains on track for scheduled delivery, further strengthening the company’s fleet capacity and supporting its next phase of growth.

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Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited (NSE: CORDELIA) has reported impressive financial results for the Q2 and H1 FY27 period, ending September 30, 2026. The company’s revenue from operations surged by 31% year-on-year to ₹1,329 crore in Q2 FY27 and rose 16% to ₹3,230 crore in H1 FY27. The company’s EBITDA increased by 3337% and 131% respectively for Q2 and H1 FY27. The EBITDA margin improved by 61 basis points to 58.45% in Q2 and by 19 basis points to 38.45% in H1 FY27. The PAT (Profit After Tax) jumped by 755% to ₹585 crore in Q2 FY27 and soared 215% to ₹813 crore in H1 FY27. The PAT margin improved by 53 basis points to 44.02% in Q2 and by 16 basis points to 25.16% in H1 FY27.

Industry Overview

The global cruise market remains highly consolidated, with major players dominating the industry. However, there are expanding opportunities for new entrants in the recreational, heritage, and long-distance segments. India’s overnight ocean & coastal cruise market has shown significant growth, expanding from ₹5,764 crore in FY20 to ₹8,301 crore in FY25, with a CAGR of ~8%. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~20–25% to reach ₹18,200–22,500 crore by FY31.

Company Overview

Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited, the operator of the Cordelia Cruises brand, continues to strengthen its market position with its extensive domestic and international itineraries. The company’s comprehensive onboard experiences, including multiple dining venues, casino, theatre, spa, swimming pools, live music, magic shows, and professional theatrical performances, have driven brand recognition and customer loyalty. The company’s festive experiences and curated shore excursions further enhance the overall cruise experience.

As the company moves forward, it anticipates continued growth and expansion in the cruise tourism sector, leveraging its strong market presence and strategic initiatives.

Source: NSE Corporate Announcement

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