Cordelia Cruises operator opens Rs 585 cr IPO at Rs 769-808; Day 1 subscribed 5%

Waterways Leisure Tourism, parent of India's sole domestic ocean cruise brand Cordelia Cruises, launched its Rs 585 crore IPO after mopping up Rs 263.25 crore from anchors. Day 1 subscription stood at 5% with a muted GMP of Rs 12. Company commands 79% market share in FY25 with ATP of Rs 10,980 on the 2,005-guest MV Empress.

— Source publishedTue, 23 Jun, 2026, 11:06 IST·First seen Tue, 23 Jun, 2026, 12:18 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Waterways Leisure Tourism, operator of India's only domestic ocean cruise brand Cordelia Cruises, opened its Rs 585 crore IPO at Rs 769-808 band; subscribed 5%

Key facts

  • Rs 585 crore IPO
  • Price band Rs 769-808
  • Rs 263.25 crore anchor
  • GMP Rs 12
  • 79% market share FY25
  • ATP Rs 10,980
  • APD Rs 12,036 FY26
  • 2,005-guest MV Empress

Why this matters

Waterways' monopoly status and Rs 585 cr raise position it as the default consolidator or strategic target in India's nascent leisure-cruise category.