Ports of Call Tours in India

When your Mein Schiff 5 ship docks at Kochi on December 11, 2017 or February 26, 2018, make the most of your time with a Kerala houseboat and Fort Kochi shore excursion. Board a traditional houseboat on Kerala's backwaters, and savor an onboard buffet lunch as you sail by palm groves, villages, and fields. Afterward, tour colonial-era Fort Kochi, seeing the Chinese nets, St. Francis Church, and more. Round-trip coach transport with port transfers included.

Get to know magical Mumbai, the beating heart and economic engine of India. Disembark your cruise ship in the morning and get a personalized, full day of activity. Explore highlights such as the Gateway of India and Tower of Silence, watch the industry of the Dhobhi Ghat open-air laundry, and choose to add on a walk through the Dharavi slum. Maximize your time and see the best of the Mumbai shore.

Enjoy a houseboat tour on the inland waterways of Kochi when your cruise ship pulls into the Kochi port. Travel to Alleppey (Alappuzha) to board a traditional houseboat that takes you on a 2-hour cruise through scenic waterways lined with villages, rice paddies and coconut palms. Sample the delicious cuisine of Kerala during a lunch served on board your vessel. Afterward, transfer to an air-conditioned coach to see the highlights of Fort Kochi, including the Chinese fishing nets.

This group tour is specially designed for cruise travelers who dock at Cochin Cruise Port.The itinerary is designed in such a way that it meets your ships arrival and departure time so that you have a worry-free Shore Excursion and we will ensure your timely return to the Cochin port for this activity. Depending on your date of travel, you tour will follow one of the 3 itineraries below.Itinerary A : Backwaters by Houseboat & Fishing Nets : Combo Tour Includes Backwater Cruise on Houseboat with Lunch on board and Fort cochin Chinese Nets SightseeinItinerary B : Backwaters by Houseboat : Tour Includes Backwater Cruise on Houseboat with Lunch on board (Morning Cruise) or Evening Tea/Coffee/Snacks (Afternoon Cruise) Itinerary C : Glimpse of Cochin :Sightseeing Tour of Fort Cochin Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Dutch Palace ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue

During this full day private Guided tour you can Experience various Historical Landmarks and life of Kochi in Shared airconditioned Bus or cab with a local guide. Kochi , because of her rich spice history kochi was attracted by most of the foreign traders. Kochi was the first european colonies for Portuguese, followed by Dutch and later by British.You will be visiting two main places there,(1) Fortkochi where you will find old buildings with deep-rooted colonial influence and, (2) Mattancherry, where Royal Family of cochin Kingdom and Jewish community were living and also traditional Bazar markets.Your tour inludes Visiting Chinese fishing nets, Dhobhi Khana ( Local Washing place),the historical European settlements like St Francis church ( first european church in India), Santa cruz Basilica church,Chinese fishing Nets,Dutch cemetery and towards the Dutch palace and the historical Jewish street and Jewish synagogue. Also some womens cooperative spice markets, local shopping etc.

Explore Goa's historical and religious highlights on this 7-hour small-group shore excursion and tour, with pickup from Goa port or your chosen Goa location. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, admire Hindu temples and visit the Portuguese-built UNESCO-listed Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, and St. Francis of Assisi Church as you learn about Goa's colonial history and culture. Your tour includes a visit to a spice plantation with an optional lunch (own expense), plus entrance fees.

See the highlights of Goa on a 9-hour tour that visits temples, churches, a spice plantation, and more. Stop at Shri Manguesh Temple, Shree Shantadurga Temple, the Basilica of Bom Jesus - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Se Cathedral. You'll learn from your guide about the history of one of India's key trading ports as you tour this vibrant region.

When your cruise ship docks in Kochi, see the best of Kerala in one day on this adventurous private shore excursion. Traveling by private air-conditioned car, discover top attractions such as the Indo-Portuguese Museum, 16th-century Mattancherry Palace, and the Paradesi Synagogue with your guide - and customize your itinerary to see the sites and landmarks of most interest. Alternatively, take to the peaceful backwaters of Kochi - one of Kerala's must-do activities.

When your Nautica cruise docks in Kochi, go ashore to view the Alleppey's (Alappuzha) picturesque backwaters on a houseboat cruise. Explore the rural inland waterways of Kerala, and enjoy a buffet lunch served onboard your boat. Shore excursion tour includes houseboat cruise, lunch, and port pickup and drop-off.

When your ship docks in Mumbai, explore the city with a private, customizable 7-hour shore excursion. Meet your private guide and separate driver at Mumbai port, and visit up to five sights and attractions. Discover historical highlights like the Gateway to India and Gandhi Museum, view religious shrines and sites, or experience the city's underbelly at the Dharavi slum and Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat outdoor laundry. Your tour includes entrance fees and port pickup and drop-off.

When your cruise ship is in Mumbai, get the best from the city with this 6-hour tour. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, view must-sees including the Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, and Gandhi's former house, and visit UNESCO-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji station and Marine Drive. On route, soak up the city's madness and magic as your guide reveals it from a true insider's perspective. Includes port pickup and drop-off, and an upgrade option for a private tour.

If you have a Celebrity Cruise coming up and are looking for a shore excursion, here are some options. Three different tours are offered depending on your dates. One will take you out into Kerala's famous backwaters by houseboat, complete with a local lunch. A second itinerary involves a houseboat cruise and a trip to Fort Kochin, known for its Chinese Fishing Nets. The third is land-based, with visits to the Dutch Palace and historic Fort Kochi.

Explore the landmarks and heritage of Cochin (Kochi) on a full-day tour with your own private guide. Highlights includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, the Paradesi Synagogue, St. Francis Church, the Chinese fishing nets, and take a walking tour in Fort Cochin.

If you're traveling by cruise to Cochin and want the chance to explore a bit more of Kerala, this shore excursion might be the perfect fit. Three itineraries are available, depending on your arrival date, which could have you either visiting the backwaters on a traditional houseboat, visiting the historic sites of Fort Cochin, or both!

When your cruise ship docks in Mumbai, see the city's most popular attractions on a comprehensive 9-hour shore excursion. Highlights include the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus  - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai market, Marine Drive, the Hanging Gardens, Haji Ali Dargah, the Gandhi Museum, Dhobi Ghat, and the Prince of Wales Museum. Includes guide, transportation, and port pickup and drop-off.

Hello! "Quantum of the Seas" Passengers . Skip the Line ! Book a Private Tour!You are met at he ship with pager board of Your Name..Flexible Itinerary, comfortable transportation, entertaining and enriching travel experience, and travelling sustainably.  Customized to meet your ship's arrival and departure schedule. Sea Food and Tour of KochiKathakali and Tour of KochiCochin City Like a Native.Jewish Heritage of Cochin The tour will visit all popular tourist attractions in Kochi, Fort Kochi and Jew Town. Chinese fishing nets. St. Francis church (Vasco de Gama fame), Dutch Palace, Jewish Town and ancient synagogues at Paravoor, Chendamangalam,   A much relaxed tour includes time for Fresh sea Food in a boutique hotel / Kathakali Dance in an A/C. theater.

Explore the highlights of Chennai on a full-day private tour of the city. See the St. George Museum, St. Mary Church, San Thome Church, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and the Government Museum, and get photo ops of architectural gems like the Central Railway Station, Parry's Corner, and the High Court.