SIGHTS ATTRACTIONS IN COCHIN, KERALA
We welcome you to an unparalleled experience of excitement and discovery. Aboard our friendly ships and in the comfort of our open-hearted hospitality, we will follow in the wake of mythical epic voyages on a quest to unravel history's most intriguing secrets.
Our ultimate goal is top fulfill every dream you ever had about an exciting voyage to the fabulous sea of Indian Ocean, a world that we at Louis Cruise Lines call our home.
Cochin
. St. Francis Church:
India's oldest European Church, it was constructed in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan friars.
. Cheeyappara Waterfalls:
Cascading down in seven steps, it is a great place for trekking.
. Bolghatty Palace:
One of the oldest existing Palaces built by the Dutch in India, it is located in the scenic Bolgatty Island.
. Fort Kochi:
The first fort built by the Europeans in India.
. Mattancherry Palace:
Built by the Portuguese in 1557, the Palace exhibits beautiful murals.
. Synagogue:
Built in the year 1568, it is probably the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth.
. Chinese Fishing Nets:
These huge cantilevered nets seen at Vasco da Gama Square are very popular.
. Ernakulam :
A place developed on modern lines, it has some museums and popular worshipping places.
Optional Shore Excursions
Designed to offer the very best of a destination, our excursions are guided tours to each destination's most important sites and highlights and where possible, time is allowed for shopping and individual interests. We take extra care as to guarantee the best local tour guides and motor coaches for all our tours.
Our cruises feature regular onboard Shore Excursion Briefings on every port of call to be visited, providing useful facts on its history, culture and general characteristics. Our professional Shore Excursion Staff will also advise you on your touring plans. All our shore excursions can be purchased onboard, immediately after embarkation.
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
