The license to operate this route has been given to Flemingo Liners and Tradex Shipping company who are partners in this venture.
The ship has 9 decks and 317 cabins. It can accommodate 1,044 passengers but for the first trip only 25 per cent of the tickets have been sold.
Company hopes that this will pick up in the coming months when more people become aware of this facility.
Scotia Prince will have over 40 staff on board to attend to the customer requirements and about 25 ground staff to help with check-in procedures, immigration, custom procedures and baggage clearance.
The ship can take around 300 tonnes of cargo.
317 cabins include 111 economy rooms, 2 special cabins for physically challenged, 22 deluxe cabins with toilet, 169 deluxe cabins with shower and toilet, 11 first class and 2 suites.
The soon to be launched features include casino, drive in drive out facility for cars and cargo vehicles and a duty free shop inside the ship.
Currently India is connected to Sri Lanka only by air. This ferry service is much cheaper than the air tickets.
The basic economy room comes at an early bird offer of $49 (exclusive of taxes) and $65 (exclusive of taxes) during regular periods.
In Indian rupee the prices are as follows:
- Economy class berth costs Rs 2,243.
- Deluxe berth Rs 2,588.
- Super deluxe berth Rs 2,760.
- First class berth Rs 5,175.
The return fares are slightly higher, and the package includes complimentary Free dinner on board.
Scotia Prince will also have live performances by top bands and entertainers, in order to let the guests on board have a varied experience during the journey. It will leave Tuticorin on Monday and Friday at 6 pm and reach Colombo the next morning at 8 am.
It will leave Colombo on Wednesday and Sunday at the same time.
Passengers have been told to check in at the terminal four hours before departure. Two bags per person are allowed.
The length of the ship is about 143 metres and breadth 19.5 metres.
Pl send me the detail regarding fair and where shell we get the ticket...
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