Kochi International Cruise Shuttles

A popular port showcasing the beauty of South India, the Kochi International Cruise Terminal offers an array of waterside lookouts ideal for those interested in getting to know the city’s many canal-lined shores and off-shore islands. The modern terminal building is home to a well-equipped staff and indoor seating area perfect for getting transfers into town. Looking out at the beauty of Vembanad Lake, guests will find themselves immersed in local heritage museums, ferry boats and vibrant Indian restaurants - see it all by ensuring time isn’t an obstacle, choosing between one of many private transfers like local personal drivers best for seeing things from an intimate point of view, or go with a taxi to make maneuvering through crowded streets easy. Private transfers make things a lot easier with intimate sedans perfect for coastal drives along the beaches of Vypin, or a chartered bus best for big groups looking to stick together.

For something quick and simple, walk through the cruise terminal’s nearby Cochin Port Maritime Heritage Museum upon arrival, a haven of nautical artifacts that blend British and Indian design, or take the Mattancherry Ferry toward the famed Mattancherry neighborhood, a historic space known for its showcase of historic Portuguese architecture from the 16th century as well as an array of upscale eats from Cheralai Road. Continue west past the neighborhood to reach a handful of exhibits at the Indian Naval Maritime Museum’s dramatic exhibits of naval history as well as epic views of the shore from the fisherman-lined Vasco da Gama Square. Toward the mainland rest even more landmarks, including the beautiful Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, a quiet oasis home to lush canopy lookouts and exotic flybys. For dinner, wind down with traditional Indian from one of many restaurants, the most popular being the Halal-Style Kayees Rahmathulla Cafe in Mattancherry, as well as locally caught seafood at Paragon Restaurant in Lulu Mall.