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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Nefertiti back in service from Sept 1
Kochi: Nefertiti, the luxury cruise vessel owned by Kerala State Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC), will resume service on Sept 1 with reduced fares and a shorter schedule after a monsoon break. Weekday evening cruise rates have been cut from Rs 2,700 to Rs 2,400 and weekend/holiday rates from Rs 3,000 to Rs 2,700. The trip duration is now four hours instead of five, while morning cruise rates remain largely unchanged. Launched in 2018, the 200-seat Egyptian-themed vessel features event spaces, restaurants, a lounge bar and a 3D theatre. KSINC said the fare cut aims to attract more passengers to boost Kochi's cruise Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Time of India
KSINC plans monsoon cruise packages to attract tourists during off season
Kochi: Aiming to attract more tourists during the monsoon season, which is the off-season for cruise boat services in Kochi backwaters, Kerala State Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC) is planning to introduce special trips and packages for visitors. As per the plan, KSINC will offer journeys at a lower rate during the entire off-season. It was learnt that the corporation might offer a minimum of a 25% discount on packages during such seasons. The special packages would be applicable for almost all of its cruise boat services, including the Sagararani cruise. However, Nefertiti cruise is not operated during the monsoon period and the service will resume in Sept. "We want to attract more visitors during the off-season. So, we are experimenting with a similar method followed by the tourism management societies in major destinations like Ooty. We have to provide service at a low rate during such seasons," said a KSINC source. The corporation has already started marketing the Sagararani service under the 'monsoon trip' theme to attract more passengers. As the cruise service will not enter sea waters during the monsoon, it will cover other destinations such as Mattancherry, Willingdon Island, etc.
