Ships and ferries
Passenger ships sail from Kochi. You book in your own name, after your permit.
How booking works
Ship tickets are sold on IRCTC Lakshadweep. The old LAKPORT booking site has been shut down.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · lakshadweep.gov.in ticketing counters
- Get your permit before booking a ship — ship tickets ask for your permit number, and bookings that don't match the permit's dates or islands are rejected.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · IRCTC Lakshadweep terms
- Register on IRCTC Lakshadweep with the last 4 digits of your Aadhaar and a mobile OTP.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · IRCTC Lakshadweep terms
- Tickets open 7–30 days before sailing.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · IRCTC Lakshadweep FAQ
- Up to 5 passengers per ticket, chosen from the travellers linked to your permit.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · IRCTC Lakshadweep terms
- Web check-in is mandatory and closes 8 hours before a Kochi departure.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · IRCTC Lakshadweep FAQ
Ship tickets are booked in your own account — the booking terms don't allow agents to book for you.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · IRCTC Lakshadweep terms
Book ship tickets on IRCTC LakshadweepTourist fares
| Route and class | Fare, one-way |
|---|---|
| Kochi → Kavaratti, Amini, Kadmat or Minicoy | |
| Bunk (A/C seat) | ₹2,100 |
| Second class (4-berth cabin) | ₹5,340 |
| First class (2-berth cabin) | ₹8,150 |
| Owner's / VIP cabin | ₹14,860 |
| Other routes | |
| Kochi → Agatti, bunk | ₹2,480 |
| Kochi → Androth or Kalpeni, bunk | ₹1,640 |
| Agatti ↔ Kavaratti, bunk | ₹720 |
| Agatti ↔ Kavaratti, first class | ₹1,170 |
Tourist (non-resident) fares, UT fare order effective 1 Jul 2025✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · UT fare order
Children travel at half fare and infants pay ₹5.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · UT fare order⇄ Sources disagree
The fare order says ₹5 under 1 year and half fare for ages 1–12; IRCTC says ₹5 under 2 and half fare for ages 2–12.
Ships and sailings
The voyage from Kochi takes 14–18 hours, depending on the island.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · lakshadweep.gov.in
The passenger fleet is 5 all-weather ships and 6 high-speed craft.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · UT Port, Shipping & Aviation⇄ Sources disagree
The department page lists 5 ships; the “how to reach” page lists 7.
Tickets opened on 10 Sep 2026 for MV Lakshadweep Sea and MV Lagoons sailings from Kochi on 18 and 19 Sep.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · IRCTC Lakshadweep alerts
| MV Lakshadweep Sea | ● Sailing |
| MV Lagoons | ● Sailing |
| MV Kavaratti | ? Unknown |
| MV Corals | ? Unknown |
| MV Arabian Sea | ? Unknown |
In the monsoon, ships carry local passengers only.! Not yet verified
Samudram cruise package
✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · samudram.utl.gov.in packages⇄ Sources disagree
An older SPORTS fare table shows ₹30,500 for Diamond and ₹22,500 for Gold.
Inter-island fast boats
Fares: ask us for a quote
Ticket counters
Kochi ticket counters: IG Road (0484-2668371) and Gandhi Nagar (0484-2205465).✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · lakshadweep.gov.in ticketing counters