Cordelia Cruises Brings the Former Norwegian Sky to Mumbai Ahead of October 23 Debut

October 10, 2026 — The former Norwegian Sky has sailed from a Turkish shipyard to its new home in Mumbai, where India’s Cordelia Cruises plans to start cruises on it on October 23. It becomes the second ship in Cordelia’s fleet.

From Norwegian to Cordelia

Norwegian Cruise Line handed over the 1999-built ship, which carries about 2,000 passengers, in mid-September 2026.
Cordelia repainted the hull and refreshed public areas during a drydock in Yalova, Turkey.
The ship left Turkey on September 26 and sailed through the Suez Canal and the Red Sea into the Indian Ocean.
It was scheduled to dock in Mumbai for the first time on October 9. Cruise Industry News did not confirm the arrival.
The ship’s new name was not given in the report: TBA.

Where it will sail

Period	Homeport	Cruises
From October 23, 2026	Mumbai	Three- to five-night cruises to Goa and Lakshadweep; two-night weekend cruises with no port call
2027 (dates TBA)	Chennai and Singapore	Seven-night one-way cruises with calls in Malaysia and Thailand, including Phuket, Langkawi and Kuala Lumpur

The ship joins Cordelia’s Empress, the former Empress of the Seas. A third ship is coming: the former Norwegian Sun is due to start its first Cordelia season from Mumbai on November 1, 2027, after a final European season with Norwegian.

What it means for travelers

Short cruises from Mumbai (BOM) fit easily into a short trip to India.
Arrive at least a day before sailing.
Most foreign visitors need an Indian visa or e-visa before flying. Check the rules for your passport, and confirm what documents Cordelia requires for Lakshadweep calls.
The 2027 Chennai–Singapore cruises are one-way, so plan flights into Chennai (MAA) and out of Singapore (SIN), or the reverse.
Fares: TBA. Cordelia sells mainly to the Indian market, so check directly with the line.
If you had Norwegian Sky on your wish list, it has left the Norwegian fleet for good.