Cordelia Cruises parent banks Rs 263 cr from anchors ahead of Rs 585 cr IPO

Waterways Leisure Tourism, operator of Cordelia Cruises with 79% market share and 730,819 guests served, locked in Rs 263.25 cr from anchor investors at Rs 808/share. The Rs 585 cr fresh issue opens June 23, with Rs 480 cr earmarked for vessel lease payments across Mumbai, Goa, Kochi and Lakshadweep routes.

— Source publishedTue, 23 Jun, 2026, 10:00 IST·First seen Tue, 23 Jun, 2026, 12:29 IST·Source ET Hospitality

What happened

Cordelia Cruises parent Waterways Leisure Tourism raised Rs 263.25 cr from anchor investors ahead of its Rs 585 cr IPO opening June 23, 2026. Proceeds largely

Key facts

  • Rs 263.25 cr anchor
  • Rs 585 cr fresh issue
  • Rs 808/share
  • 3,258,045 shares
  • Rs 480 cr lease use
  • 730,819 guests
  • 79% market share

Why this matters

Cordelia's parent locking 79% domestic cruise share with anchor validation creates a near-term consolidation moat—watch for downstream M&A in coastal hospitality and port-side assets as listed currency becomes available.