Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited

Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited was originally incorporated as 'Waterways Leisure Tourism Private Limited', a private Company on November 2, 2020, pursuant to a certificate of Incorporation dated November 5, 2020 at RoC, New Delhi. Company was converted from a private company to a public company and name of the Company was changed to 'Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited' via fresh certificate of incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies, Central Processing Unit, Manesar on March 12, 2025. The Company started sailing from Mumbai port, with prior approval from the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai for chartering of the foreign flag passenger cruise ship, MV Empress in FY 2021. It then started international cruise sailing to Hambantota and Trincomalee ports (Sri Lanka) in 2023. The Company is engaged in the business of cruise lines, shipping, organizing, and conducting cruises, tours, holidays, maintaining and providing related services. The Company's cruise vessel, the MV Empress', has a capacity to accommodate up to 2,005 guests with several cabins featuring private balconies that offer ocean views. It provide a range of amenities, including multiple dining venues, a casino, a theater, a spa, swimming pools and various entertainment options such as live music, magic shows, and professional theatrical performances. The MV Empress' sails along the Indian coastline and surrounding islands, offering a variety of itineraries. Cruise vessel primarily sails to domestic destinations such as Mumbai (Maharashtra), Goa, Kochi (Kerala), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Lakshadweep, Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), and Puducherry. Company offer international itineraries, including Hambantota, Trincomalee, and Jaffna (Sri Lanka) and Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi (Malaysia) and have also sold cruise tickets for its first-time sail to destinations such as Phuket (Thailand) and Singapore. These itineraries are designed to showcase India's coastal regions and cultural heritage, providing guests with an enriching travel experience. Company is planning the IPO by raising funds aggregating up to Rs 727 Cr equity shares of Face Value Rs 10 each through fresh issue.