Welcome To Arabian Sea, Cruises Packages India

The popular package tour Coral Reef is a five-day cruise on the new passenger ship M.V. Arabian Sea which takes tourists to Kavaratti, Kalpeni and Minicoy or Kadmat for day excursion. During the day lunch and refreshments will be served ashore. Night spends onboard the ship.

The organized activities include shore excursions, water sports and entertainments that include folk dances and cultural activities in different islands. Swimming, boating, snorkeling and other water sports is arranged during the day tour.

At Minicoy, tourists can visit Lighthouse built in 1885, Tuna Canning Factory and Village Houses. Atop the Lighthouse, one will have a magnificent view of the islands. Here, the tourists will be taken for a long drive through dense coconut groves and winding village roads.

The scenic beauty and the small islets Tilakkam, Pitti and Cheriyam at Kalpeni, Marine Aquarium, Museum and Mosques at Kavaratti are some of the other attractions.'

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Coral Reef Hopping Excursion - Lakshadweep Islands

Home port in Kochi (Cochin). Coral Reef Programmes to Minicoy, Kavaratti and Kalpeni. The five days Lakshadweep Islands cruise starts in Kochi and ends in Kochi according to the ship schedule. Tourists enjoy a full day stop at Kavaratti, the capital of this group of coral islands, the next day at Minicoy, the second largest island in Lakshadweep and last full day at Kapeni island, the Kalpeni is known for its breathtaking scenic beauty. .... More at: Coral Reef Sample Itinerary

Lakshadweep Cruises

The spell bound expanse of emerald isles, Lakshadweep, studded in the blue water of the Arabian Sea unfolds another world in itself.

Five of the inhabited islands (Agatti, Kadmat, Minicoy, Kavaratti and Kalpeni) are open mostly to Indian tourists and Bangaram, an uninhabited island, is open to both domestic and foreign tourists.

Water sports facilities like swimming, Rafting, snorkeling, windsurfing, parasailing, water skiing, catamaran sailing, deep sea fishing and scuba diving are available in the islands.

Bangaram Island

The world's 10 best secret beaches (Sunday Times Travel Magazine Feb 8th 2004) that is just an hours’ flight from Kerala’s cultural capital of Cochin. This teardrop shaped piece of land is encircled by creamy sand. For a perfect outing, there are three uninhabited islands in the same atoll, Tinnakara, Parali-I and Parali-II. The deep, warm, clear waters of Indian Ocean with its myriad flora and fauna are an irresistible invitation to the scuba diving fraternity of the world.

The exquisite coral formation including the black coral formations, the variety and number of coral fishes - the angel, the clown, the butterfly, the surgeon not to mention awesome -looking but harmless sharks, mantarays, sting rays moray eels and turtles make diving at Bangaram an addictive experience.

Agatti Island

The Gateway of Lakshadweep, Agatti Island is Located 459 kms. from Cochin. Agatti and its satellite islands of Bangaram, Tinnakkara, Parali-I & Parali-II presents a breathtaking spectacle of sparkling coral reefs, turquoise blue lagoons, silvery beaches and lush green coconut palms that sway to the rhythm of the sea.

Agatti is the only island with an airport. The sea around the island offers excellent scope for water sports and fishing. Coral growths and multi coloured coral fishes are abound in its lagoons.