Cordelia Cruise (Mumbai to Kochi) - May 2022

Cruise Booking

* Booked for the Cruise directly through their website

* The cost came to ~65k for 4 pax, all sharing a Ocean view - Premier room

Getting to Mumbai

* Went to Mumbai by flight

* Booked through Goibibo for ~25k (one way - 4 pax)

* Flight time was 2 hrs

* Took pre-paid taxi from Airport to Cruise terminal. It was called 'cool cabs' and the condition of the car was pathetic!

Inside the Cruise

* The check-in takes a real long time, due to long queues before entering the Gate itself

* The room was decent with bunk beds for kids and view of the ocean through a glass window

* Lot of bottled water provided in the room

* Food: Unlimited Buffet for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Pretty tasty and sumptuous.

* Entertainment: Lot of programmes, suitable for both Adults and Kids

** TV has very limited channels. So, may try copying some Movies on USB

* The only drawback is the lack of FREE WIFI. It costs about $6 for 2 hrs of WIFI, which is ridiculous! Also, there won't be any Phone signal and Data for most of the trip. So, its a complete Detox of sorts!

Getting back to Bangalore

* Took OLA cab from Cruise terminal in Kochi to LULU Mall

* Stayed in Hotel INON International till evening. 3Bed A/C room costed 1500/-

* Took the night bus from Kochi to Bangalore

** Sona Travels - Non A/C Sleeper costed ~5K for 4 pax

Day Outing @ Park Hotels & Resorts

Mar 2022

Package:

* Booked Day outing package through Thrillophilia

* Costed 3000/- for 4 Adults [8 coupons per person]

Food:

* Breakfast was NOT a buffet and the options were very limited, not worth it

* Lunch was buffet and had good veg options too. It was not bad.

* High tea was waste, not worth

Experience:

* Kids enjoyed the pool, including the wave pool at specific time

* Lots of activities, including ATV rides

* Overall, the experience was good!

Quick Trip to Chennai

Duration

• From Bangalore: Started at 6AM on Sunday; Reached Adyar at 12:30 PM (including breakfast stop for 45 mins)
• From Chennai: Started at 12 noon on Monday; Reached Home at 7:30 PM (including 2 stops totaling to 1hr)
• Note: Used NICE Road between B.G.Road & Hosur Road
• Note: Sat Straight throughout the trip and avoided Back Pain

Commute

• Booked Innova through Savaari.com
• Costed Rs.10800/-
• Extras:- RTO: 1000/- + Toll: 800/-

Stay

• Stayed at Comfort Corporate Stay @ Adyar (behind Sangeeta Restaurant)
• Room rent was Rs.2250/- (including extra bed & taxes + Complimentary breakfast)
• Room was not great, though the reviews were good