Taratashi offers a package to visit Kavaratti - the administrative capital of Lakshadweep and a four/five days stay on the island. Swimming, snorkeling, scuba dive lagoon cruise in glass bottomed boat and other water sports are on offer and can make your holiday memorable. The stay on the island is in the tourist huts on beach front. There are only 10 seats available. However more seats can be made available on dormitory accommodation.Transportation by M.V.Arabian Sea, M.V. Lasshadweep Sea,M.V.Amindivi and M.V.Minicoy, M.V Kavaratti.
| Category of Rooms in Kavaratti | Double | Singles | Extra Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioned Suite Room ( 6 rooms) ( 24 Beds) | Rs.8000 | Rs.6000 | Rs.3500/- |
Rates in Indian Rupees. Service Tax at applicable rate (3.09%)
Transportation
| Class of Accommodation | Transportation Cost |
|---|---|
| First | Rs. 9000/- (Both Ways) |
| Second | Rs. 6500/- (Both Ways) |
| Pushback/Bunk | Rs. 4000/- (Both Ways) |
Rates in Indian Rupees. Service Tax at applicable rate (3.09%)
Booking / Cancellation Policy .
Tour will be booked, subject to availability of seats, and upon receipt of 100% of the total package charges despoiled in the above bank account.
Being an online booking platform, we do not have any control on the available seats. If seats availability gets exhausted after your payment but before our completing the booking procedure the full amount will be refunded – No questions asked.
The total package tariff (subject to revision, without notice) shall include transportation from Cochin by Cruise, embarkation / disembarkation charges, port charges, food, accommodation, sightseeing, wherever applicable.
Ship Schedules are subject to change / being cancelled without any prior notice, due to unknown reasons or reasons beyond our control. There could be delays in vessel departure / arrival timings and passengers are requested to make adequate alternative arrangements at their own risk and cost and the company will not be responsible for any direct/ indirect loss to passengers due to delay / re scheduling / cancellation of a voyage.
- 20% will be deducted from the package charges if cancelled within 30 days prior to the date of departure.
- 40% will be deducted, from the package charges, if cancelled within 8 to 29 days from the date of scheduled departure
- 100% will be deducted if cancelled within 7 days of scheduled departure.
For all services, no show fee is 100%
In case of cancellation / amendment, any extra charge levied by the vessel operator will be levied on the customer.
100% refund will be made if the voyage is cancelled due to adverse weather/ technical issues.
In the case of cruise packages, if the voyage is cancelled due to any reason beyond our control, inclement weather, breakdown of cruise etc. our liability will be limited to refund of cruise package cost collected. We will not be responsible for any other loss / damage / expenses, directly or indirectly incurred by our guests.
ANY SUCH CLAIMS WILL BE DECLINED OUTRIGHTLY
Some Guidelines
- The reporting time is 09.30 am. at Lakshadweep office, Willingdon Island, Cochin. The scheduled departure time is 02.00 pm, however the exact time of departure may vary.
- Please note the ships cannot dock at the islands. The facility to dock the ship is not available on the island. The passengers will be transferred to boats, which will take you to the island. It is recommended that ladies avoid saris for easier movement.
- The person planning to take the trip should be in sound health.
- Avoid usage of plastic on the islands.
- Please carry sunscreen lotion, umbrellas, caps, etc. as it may be very hot.
- Carry a first-aid kit as per your family’s requirements
- Do not litter the land or the water.
- Do not pick up corals as souvenirs. It is a punishable offense.
- Do not carry narcotics or drugs. It is prohibited.
- Do not use alcoholic drink, intoxicants while on the islands and on the ship.
- Swim or sunbathe un-clothed is strictly prohibited.
- Do not go out of your island lagoon without permission of the SPORTS authorities and without a proper escort it can be risky.
- Do not pluck tender coconuts yourself. The trees are privately owned and unauthorized plucking of coconuts is a theft
- For the Weekend, Lakshadweep Samudram and Coral Reef packages – as you will be spending the full day on the island you can carry some extra clothes for wash and change as the facility to wash and change are available on the island.
All Passengers to hold a valid identity card (Voters ID / Passport / Driving License)
Avoid booking return journey on the day of arrival back at Cochin. Ships arrival timing is subject to weather, current port clearance.
Only BSNL has range on the islands.
