Herbilan Cruises to link Queen of Arabian Sea (Kerala), Colombo (Srilanka) and Maldives

Friday, July 10, 2015

Herbilan Cruises to link Queen of Arabian Sea (Kerala), Colombo (Srilanka) and Maldives

Luxury cruise liners will commence operations from Sri Lanka to Kerala on October 2, Gandhi Jayanthi Day, giving a fillip to the burgeoning tourism industry. The launch of cruise ships between the island nation and Kerala follows the efforts of Kerala Tourism and Minister for Tourism A.P. Anil Kumar to increase the footfalls to the State during the Visit Kerala Year.

The services are being launched by the Colombo-based Herbilan Cruises Lanka Pvt Ltd (HCLPL) and will go on till March 2017. The seven day-six night services using a cruise ship bearing Panama flag will be on the Colombo-Kochi-Maldives-Colombo sector.

“The cruise ship will call on the Kochi Port on October 3 and it can carry 590 tourists and 260 staff,” the Chief Executive Officer, HCLPL, Ivan De Almeida, who was in the capital for discussions with the tourism officials, told The Hindu . The ship will have Presidential suite, Luxury suite and Deluxe suite. The cruise liner will offer budget bunk beds for small groups of four to five persons.

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India - Lanka Ferry Ticket prices in Sri Lankan Rupees One Way / Return, different cabins

What can you carry and Baggage / Cabin Allowance on board Scotia Prince India - Lanka Cruise Ferry

Contacts for India lanka Ferry Ticket Booking / Reservations & Inquiries

Where to Purchase / Book Tickets for Tuticorin - Colombo Ferry (Scotia Prince) and make inquiries In India and Sri Lanka?

Address, email and contact Telephone / Fax Numbers

In India ?
Address
Star Destination Management Company
Mr.S.K.Mittal / Mr.Anand
No:31, Haddows Road,
1st Floor, Hameedia Centre,
Nungambakkam
Chennai – 600034.
India
Telephone :+91 44 43921167/42120173
Fax : +91 44 43921116
Email: seavoyage@stardestinationindia.com

In Sri Lanka?
Address
Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd
Ms.Chitra Jayasinghe
Manager - Passenger Ferry Services
27 Bristol Street
Colombo 01
Sri Lanka
Telephone : +94 112327801
Fax : +94 112447547
Mobile : +94 773709005
Email : cj@cscl.lk

Flights from Tuticorin Airport

If you want to catch a Flight to reach some other Destination In India, you may catch the KingFisher Airline which Flies from Tuticorin to Chennai Daily.

For passengers who are heading for Other capital cities like Bangalore, Hyderbad, New Delhi, Mumbai or Culcutta it is always easier to reach Airports in the state of Kerala (Like Trivundrum, Kochi etc) by road than traveling to Chennai which is almost 600 Km away.

Please note that International Flights are not available from Tuticorin / Thoothkudi Airport/

Timings
Departure
Every day Except Tuesday / Saturday 12.25 pm
Tuesday & Saturday 12.45 pm

Arrival
Every day Except Tuesday / Saturday 13.55 pm
Tuesday & Saturday 14.20 pm

Flight duration 1.30 Hours

If you are in Sri Lanka, You can contact KingFisher Office in Colombo for a connecting flight to Chennai and beyond.
KINGFISHER AIRLINES
305 Vauxhall Street
Colombo 2,
Sri Lanka

+ 94 11 2308155

Full Technical / Details of Lanka - India Ferry - MV Scotia Prince

Full Technical and other Details on the Passenger Ship Scotia Prince sail on Colombo - Tuticorin route GENERAL INFORMATION
NAME:	Scotia Prince
EX NAME:	Stena Olympica
TYPE:	Ro/Ro Passenger
OWNER:	Scotia Cruise Owner Ltd
OPERATOR:	ISP
CALL SIGN:	C6FS7
PORT OF REGISTRY:	Nassau, Bahamas
IMO NUMBER:	7119836
BUILDERS:	Titovo Brodogradiliste
BUILDER'S HULL NUMBER:	399
KEEL LAID:	1970
LAUNCHED:	1972
REFURBISHED:	1997, 2002
CLASSIFICATION BY:	Bureau Veritas I HULL-MACH Unrestricted navigation, ICE III
BUILD TO SOLAS:	Lengthened 1987, in accordance with 1981 Amendments to SOLAS 1974. The ship's stability was upgraded in 2005 to comply with the latest SOLAS rules. Sprinklered throughout and fully compliant with SOLAS 2010.
METHOD:	1960-Part H
COMPARTMENTS:	2

MAIN DIMENSIONS
LENGTH OVERALL (LOA):	143.00 m
LENGTH BETWEEN PERPENDICULARS (LBP):	127.00 m
BREADTH (MOLDED):	20.70 m with sponsons
DRAUGHT (MAXIMUM):	5.26 m
DEPTH MOULDED (Main Deck):	6.70 m
AIR DRAFT:	33.00 m
GROSS TONNAGE:	12087
NET TONNAGE:	5973
PANAMA NET TONNAGE:	5928 (21 May 1987)
DEAD WEIGHT (DWT):	1694
LIGHTSHIP:	6963
DISPLACEMENT:	8657

SPEED AND CONSUMPTION
IN PORT:	8 Tns per day / MGO, 0 m/t/d IFO 100
MANEUVERING SPEED:	9 knts, 7 m/t/d MGO, 10 m/t/d IFO 100
CRUISING SPEED:	13 knts, 17 m/t/d/ IFO 100, plus 7 m/t MGO 14 knts, 20 m/t/d/ IFO 100, plus 7 m/t MGO 15 knts, 24 m/t/d/ IFO 100, plus 7 m/t MGO 16 knts, 28 m/t/d/ IFO 100, plus 7 m/t MGO 17 knts, 32 m/t/d/ IFO 100, plus 7 m/t MGO 18 knts, 38 m/t/d/ IFO 100, plus 7 m/t MGO
FUEL QUALITY:	IFO High Sulphur < 3.5%, Low Sulphur as per local regulation MGO Sulphur < 1.5% MGO Sulphur < 1% in designated SECAs(or other as required by local regulation)

TANK CAPACITY
HFO:	384.60 m3
MGO:	250.50 m3
L.O:	67.30 m3
FRESH WATER:	324 m3
BALLAST WATER:	452 m3

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
MAIN ENGINES:	Two (2) Lindholmen PielStick, Type: 18 PC 2 V 2 x 9000 BHP at 520 RPM Bore 400mm, Stroke 460mm
AUXILIARY ENGINES:	Four (4) bergen Diesel, Type: LSG6 4 x 840 BHP at 750 RPM
GENERATOR:	Four (4) x NEBB, Type: WAB 995/8H 750 RPM, 725 KVA, 3 Phase, 50 Hz, 380V
SHAFT GENERATOR:	One (1) AEG, Type: DG2149/16 S, 380V, 1490VA
BOILERS:	(1) x CTC Hotwater Boiler with Suntec BurnerOne (1) x Electrical hotwater maker, Parca EL 350
EMERGENCY GENERATORS:	One (1) x MTU, Type: MA6R 362 AA 30, 242 HP, 1500 RPM, 200 KVA
POWER SUPPLY:	380 V, 50 Hz
CABIN/PUBLIC ROOMS ELLECTRICAL POWER:	220 V, 50 Hz
AIR CONDITION PLANT:	Two (2) x Stal SRM U8-D 2 x 520,000 kcal/hr capacity
PROPELLERS:	Two (2) x KaMeWa CPP with 4 blades
RUDDER:	Two (2) x Tynfjord, rotary type
BOW-THRUSTER:	Two (2) x KaMeWa 1 x 1000 HP, 1 x 1500 HP
STABILIZERS:	Two (2) x Denny Brown Gyro Fin Stabilizers
SEWAGE TREATMENT:	Two (2) x Hamann Wassertechnik DF-15

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
PASSENGERS:	1120 persons - Short International 800 persons - International

CREW CAPACITY
CREW:	80 persons - Short International 66 persons - International

PASSENGER CABINS
OUTSIDE:	187
INSIDE:	134
HANDICAPPED:	2

CREW CABINS
OFFICERS:	16
CREW:	77

PUBLIC ROOMS AND FACILITIES
Concord Dinning Room	322 Seats
Manhattan Cafe	76
Broadway Show Lounge	253
Broadway Bar	56
Casino
Gift Shops
Hospital

CARGO CAPACITY
TRAILER AND CAR CAPACITY:	24 Trailers of 15 m and 53 cars or 10 Trailers of 15 m and 158 cars or cars only: 200
LANE METERS HIGH (4.50m):	185 m (bow, port side and stern)
LANE METERS HIGH (4.30m):	190 m
LANE METERS LOW (2.10m):	270 m (stb side under cabin deck)
HANGING DECK, PORT SIDE:	5 hoistable cardeck sections (55 m) 2 hoistable ramp sections (21 m each)
DECK LOADS:	Hanging deck 1.4 mt per vehicle Cardeck 45 mt per unit
RAMP LOADS:	Bow/stern 45 mt per unit
FREE HEIGHT:	4.50 m
FREE HEIGHT UNDER HANGING DECK:	4.30 m
FREE HEIGHT STB SIDE:	2.10 m
REEFER PLUGS:	LD 15/UD12 x 380/220 V
BOW RAMP:	Length: 7.92 m Length w/flaps: 9.30 m Breadth: 3.60 m Driving Breadth: 2.90 m Clear Height: 4.50 m
STERN RAMP:	Length: 5.62 m Length w/flaps: 7.10 m Breadth: 7.00 m Driving Breadth: 6.50 m Clear Height: 4.50 m

Scotia Prince Lanka-India ferry Travel advice / Points to Note / Terms & Conditions

Things to Note for all travellers on Scotia - Prince

Do we get dinner/drink as part of the fare paid?

A non-alcoholic welcome drink and fixed menu dinner would be provided to all passengers.

Do I have to show ID proof at the time of boarding?

Yes, passport which is essential for international travelling needs to be produced at the time of boarding.

When do I need to arrive at the terminal?

4 hours prior to departure.

Can my child travel alone on the ship?

No.

How do I make arrangements for special needs traveler?

Please mention at the time of reservation for arrangements to be made.

What is my baggage limit?

100 Kg for Economy & 200 Kg for Deluxe & First class cabin

How many bags am I allowed as cabin baggage?

Maximum 2 bags totaling 15 Kg

Do I need a visa to travel to Sri Lanka? and India?

Citizens of India who are traveling for tourism purposes can obtain a 30 day visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. Visas are issued free of charge and can be extended in Sri Lanka. Travelers must be able show evidence of return and sufficient funds to finance their stay. Citizens traveling with any other purpose need to obtain prior visa (Pls note sri lanka has planned to cancel On arrival visa and introduce online visa for all nationalities except Singapore and maldives soon, hence you are adviced to check from nearest Sri Lankan embassy about the latest situation)

Sri lankans traveling to india for any purpose need to obtain a prior Visa .

Other nationalities pls verify Visa requirements for your nationality.

Can I still travel if my passport is expiring soon?

Passport should have minimum six months validity at the time of travel.

If I need to cancel my booking, when is the latest I can do this by?

4 hours prior to departure. Charges might apply.

What are the ticketing rules for infants and child?

Infants (up to 2 years of age) - 10% of the class fare + taxes. Children (Above 2 years up to 12 years) – 50% of the class fare + taxes.

What is the concession a senior citizen gets?

40% discount on the class fare plus taxes (That is 60% of the class fare and taxes)

Facilities / Activities on Board Scotia Prince Lanka - India Luxury Cruise

Broadway Lounge
With a capacity to accommodate 200 to 250 people, it is ideal for corporate gathering, banquets and for special occasions like wedding, birthdays, anniversary, etc.

Shopping
There is a gift shop and our very own FLEMINGO DUTY FREE SHOP aboard the vessel for you to indulge in a bit of spontaneous shopping experience.

Restaurants
Concord with a capacity of 322 seats, offers a casual relaxed atmosphere for passengers to dine in. Outside food and alcohol are not allowed on board.

Café
Manhattan café on level 7 is guaranteed to serve food that will tickle your taste buds.Outside food and alcohol are not allowed on board.

BarsPassengers can choose between Broadway bar and lounge for a sit down experience and have a drink while enjoying the view. Outside food and alcohol are not allowed on board.

Medical Facilities
At Flemingo we value our customers and nothing comes second to their comfort and well-being. There is an infirmary with dual beds and a doctor on board for around the clock medical attention.

Add on facilities coming soon

Casino with excellent facilities for a session of gaming with a bar attached to it.

Drive in drive out facility is also in the pipeline. If and when added, this will bring in an entirely new dimension to travel and offer a unique experience, seen never before in the Indian subcontinent. (This facility is already added for Indians / tourists from India Travelling to Sri Lanka as at 07/07/2011)

	TYPE	TUT-COL	COL-TUT
Economy	single berth	2243	2760
	cabin (2)	4485	5118
	cabin (4)	8970	9775

Special Needs Cabin	single berth	2243	2806
Special Needs Cabin	cabin (4)	8970	9844

Deluxe Cabin	single berth	2588	3220
Deluxe Cabin	cabin (4)	10350	11155

Super Deluxe Cabin	single berth	2760	3393
	cabin (2)	5520	6153
	cabin (4)	10695	11500

First Class cabin	cabin (2)	10350	11500
First Class cabin	cabin (3)	14663	15813

CLASS	TYPE	TUT-COL	COL-TUT
Economy	single berth	5363	6600
	cabin (2)	10725	12238
	cabin (4)	21450	23375

Special Needs Cabin	single berth	5363	6710
Special Needs Cabin	cabin (4)	21450	23540

Deluxe Cabin	single berth	6188	7700
Deluxe Cabin	cabin (4)	24750	26675

Super Deluxe Cabin	single berth	6600	8113
	cabin (2)	13200	14713
	cabin (4)	25575	27500

First Class cabin	cabin (2)	24750	27500
First Class cabin	cabin (3)	35063	37813

India Sri Lanka Passenger Ferry Cruise Ship

Our Route between Sri Lanka - India From Port of Tuticorin / Thoothukudi to Port of Colombo

Friday, July 10, 2015