Lakshadweep Islands are one among the most beautiful islands in the world with lagoon beaches, diving centres and various water sports activities. But a visit to Lakshadweep is still a dream for many as government of India made many restrictions for entry into island.
Mainly people wishes to have a cruise/ ship journey to Lakshadweep; but government of India has given only 2 limited option for Cruise packages to Lakshadweep. One is Samudram package with 4 nights 5 Days with a visit to 3 islands and other is Swaying Palm Package for either 3 nights/ 4 nights/ 5 nights/ 6 nights/ 7 nights as per customer choice with visit to a rare island in Lakshadweep named as Minicoy ( which is very close to Maldives).
Lakshadweep Swaying Palm Package by Ship December 2018
Due to heavy demand of cruise package in December, Lakshadweep Administration has announced latest Swaying Palm Package by ship December 2018 to Minicoy Lakshadweep with Stay at Government of India SPORTS resorts at Minicoy.
Unlike Samudram Ship package, major difference is that in Samudram Ship package, stay is in Ship itself, where as in Minicoy Swaying palm package, stay is arranged in SPORTS Resorts. For both Swaying pam & Samudram packages, travel to Lakshadweep is by Ship.
Swaying Palm Minicoy Ship Package December Schedule & Cost 2018:
Swaying Palm Package with Stay at Minicoy Island Beach resort available with 3 Nights 4 Days option, 5 Nights 6 Days option & 6 Nights 7 Days Option, with Stay at resort in AC Deluxe Rooms OR and Gold class ( 4 Sharing ) cabin in Ship.
Swaying Palm Package to Minicoy 3 Nights 4 Days Schedule from 9th Dec – 12th Dec
| Dep. Kochi | Ship | Arr. Kochi | Ship | Itinerary | Cost / Adult | How to Book |
| 09.12.2018 | M.V. Lakshadweep Sea | 12.12.2018 | M.V. Kavaratti |
Dec 09: Kochi to Minicoy by Ship. Stay in Ship. Dec 10: Explore Minicoy with optional Water Sports activities. Minicoy Island Resort Stay. Dec 11: Minicoy to Kochi by Ship. Stay in Ship Dec 12: Arrival at Kochi |
Rs. 20,500 |
AVAILABLE |
Swaying Palm Package to Minicoy 5 Nights 6 Days Schedule from 15th Dec – 20th Dec
| Dep. Kochi | Ship | Arr. Kochi | Ship | Itinerary | Cost / Adult | How to Book |
| 15.12.2018 | M.V. Kavaratti | 20.12.2018 | M.V. Arabian Sea |
Dec 15: Kochi to Minicoy by Ship. Stay in Ship. Dec 16: Explore Minicoy with optional Water Sports activities. Minicoy Island Resort Stay. Dec 17: Explore Minicoy with optional Water Sports activities. Minicoy Island Resort Stay. Dec 18: Explore Minicoy with optional Water Sports activities. Minicoy Island Resort Stay. Dec 19: Minicoy to Kochi by Ship. Stay in Ship Dec 20: Arrival at Kochi |
Rs. 30,500 |
AVAILABLE |
Swaying Palm Package to Minicoy 6 Nights 7 Days Schedule from 18th Dec – 24th Dec
| Dep. Kochi | Ship | Arr. Kochi | Ship | Itinerary | Cost / Adult | How to Book |
| 18.12.2018 | M.V. Arabian Sea | 24.12.2018 | M.V. Arabian Sea |
Dec 18: Kochi to Minicoy by Ship. Stay in Ship. Dec 19: Explore Minicoy with optional Water Sports activities. Minicoy Island Resort Stay. Dec 20: Explore Minicoy with optional Water Sports activities. Minicoy Island Resort Stay. Dec 21: Explore Minicoy with optional Water Sports activities. Minicoy Island Resort Stay. Dec 22: Explore Minicoy with optional Water Sports activities. Minicoy Island Resort Stay. Dec 23: Minicoy to Kochi by Ship. Stay in Ship Dec 24: Arrival at Kochi |
Rs. 39,000 |
AVAILABLE |
| Fare Includes: | Fare Excludes: |
| Ship fare from Cochin to Minicoy & back to Cochin | Water sports activities
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AC Deluxe Rooms accommodation at Minicoy Island Resort as per itinerary & Gold Class Cabin ( 4 members) at Ship
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Cost of personal expense
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| All Food from Ship and Minicoy island resorts including Breakfast, lunch, evening tea snacks and dinner | Any other service not mentioned in the inclusion |
| Entry permit & Heritage fee
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| Documentation & Processing fees
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| Lakshadweep Entry permit
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| Personal assistance
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| All applicable taxes
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| Documents Required |
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1. Scanned copies of I.D prof of each passenger
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| PAYMENT POLICY |
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1. Initial deposit – 50% to confirm your booking with us. 2. 100% payment to be made at least 15 days before departure |
| CANCELLATION POLICY |
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34 Days to 15 Days prior to Departure : 35% of the Tour Cost 14 Days to 08 Days prior to Departure : 70% of the Tour Costs 08 Days and beyond : 100% of the Tour Cost |
Comparison between Swaying Pam Ship Packages to Minicoy & Samudram Ship Package in December 2018
| Features | Samudram Ship Package to Lakshadweep | Swaying Ship Package to Lakshadweep ( Minicoy) December 2018 |
| Stay | Ship | SPORTS Resort |
| Transport | Ship | Ship |
| Number of Islands visited | 03 | 01 |
| Total Number of Days | 4 Nights 5 Days | 3 Nights 4 Days
5 Nights 6 Days 6 Nights 7 Days |
| Cost | Fixed as Rs. 35228/ adult fro December | Cheap and less than Samudram and varies for number of nights |
| Water Sports | Basic water sports included | No Water Sports included |
| Stay Room Type | In Ship itself as Diamond or gold Class cabins | AC Deluxe Rooms in Minicoy Island BEACH RESORTS |
| Comfort | Comfort level as per Ship cabin accommodation | More Comfortable as stays are in Resorts |
| Tour Type | Large Group tour of 170 | Small Group of 12-20 |
| Is LTA Applicable? | Yes | Yes |
| Ship Name | MV Kavaratti | MV Kavaratti & MV Arabian Sea & MV Lakshadweep Sea |
| Accommodation Name | MV Kavaratti ( Diamond/ Gold class Cabins) | Minicoy Island Beach resorts ( Deluxe Rooms) |
