Arrive at Chennai Port (Elliot’s Beach / Chennai Harbour area) and complete luggage drop and embarkation formalities; allow time to admire the harbour views and the Marina shoreline as you board. After boarding, take a guided cabin orientation and safety drill, then unpack and relax on your private balcony or in the lounge while sipping a welcome beverage and watching the city recede.
Explore the ship’s public spaces beginning with lunch at the buffet or the ship’s Indian specialty restaurant to sample fresh coastal flavors like Chettinad curry and fresh seafood. Join a mid-afternoon ship tour to learn about onboard facilities, book spa or shore excursion times, and attend a short talk on the cruise route and safety procedures while enjoying the pool deck and sunset-facing lounges.
Dress for a relaxed welcome evening and enjoy a multi-course dinner at the main dining room, sampling regional-inspired dishes and international favourites. After dinner, catch the ship’s welcome show in the theatre or unwind at a live-music lounge or open-air deck with a nightcap as the cruise sets course into the Bay of Bengal, marking the start of your high-seas adventure.
Wake up to the gentle roll of the Bay of Bengal and enjoy a leisurely breakfast on your private balcony or at the ship’s sunrise café, sampling fresh masala chai, dosas and fruit platters while watching the horizon. After breakfast, head to the spa for a revitalizing Ayurvedic massage or join the guided sunrise yoga session on the upper deck, then attend a wellness talk in the ship’s fitness studio about sea-sickness tips and healthy travel habits.
Spend the afternoon poolside at the aft sundeck where you can swim, lounge in a cabana and sip fresh coconut water from the pool bar, or take a cooking masterclass in the ship’s demo kitchen to learn how to prepare Chettinad-style seafood. If you prefer a quieter pace, browse the ship’s library for regional travel books, schedule a facial at the spa, or join a photography workshop on the promenade deck to capture dramatic open-sea light.
Dress comfortably for a relaxed evening starting with a themed wellness dinner in the ship’s main dining room featuring light coastal dishes and herbal infusions, then head to the theatre for a soothing live music set or a curated wellness lecture on mindful travel. Finish the day with a moonlit stroll on the observation deck, enjoying sea breezes and stargazing before retiring to your cabin for a restful night at sea.
Start the day with a hearty breakfast in the ship’s main dining room or a light seaside spread on your private balcony, then join the organised Zodiac photography excursion preparations on the promenade deck to learn tips for capturing open-ocean light and wildlife from the ship’s resident photographer. After the briefing, attend a guided naturalist talk in the ship’s Discovery Lounge about Bay of Bengal marine life and migratory birds you might spot while cruising.
After a leisurely lunch at the specialty Indian restaurant, sign up for a hands-on shore-excursion-style cooking demo in the demo kitchen to refine coastal recipes like prawn curry and coconut rice, or choose a more active option — a group paddleboard or kayaking session from the ship’s marina platform (weather permitting) guided by the onboard water-sports team. If you prefer relaxation, reserve an afternoon indulgence at the spa with a signature hot-stone treatment followed by tea on the sun terrace while watching the endless horizon.
Dress for an elevated dining experience at the ship’s speciality seafood grill where you can sample local catch prepared Chettinad-style, then return to the theatre for the ship’s headline entertainment — a vibrant cultural showcase blending Carnatic-inspired music and contemporary performance. End the night with cocktails on the open-air observation deck or a late-night dessert tasting at the patisserie, enjoying the sea breeze and the company of your fellow travellers.
Wake early for a leisurely final breakfast in the main dining room or on your private balcony, enjoying South Indian favourites like idli, filter coffee and fresh fruit while the ship eases into Chennai Harbour. After breakfast, complete cabin packing, settle the onboard account at Guest Services, and attend the short disembarkation briefing before leaving luggage at the gangway for port staff to collect.
Step ashore mid-morning and clear customs at Chennai Port, then take a short taxi or pre-booked transfer into the city for a relaxed seaside stroll along Marina Beach or a visit to the nearby historic Fort St. George for a final touch of local culture. If time allows before onward travel, enjoy a late-lunch of Chettinad specialties at a well-regarded Chennai restaurant such as The Marina or a coastal cafe near Elliot’s Beach, savouring one last taste of Tamil cuisine.
By evening, reunite with your onward transport at Chennai Central or the airport; reflect on the cruise over a quiet chai or seafood snack while watching the harbour lights fade. If your schedule permits a leisurely departure, consider a sunset visit to the city’s promenades or a final walk along Elliot’s Beach to close your trip with one last ocean breeze.