
Before you sail
Plan your visit
Everything to know before you step aboard MV Hayathi: where to board, when to arrive and what to bring.
Getting to Pondicherry Port
We board at Pondicherry Port.
The jetty is also shown on your booking confirmation and boarding pass. From White Town and the Promenade, an auto rickshaw or a cab is the easiest way to reach it; allow extra time on weekend evenings when the seafront is busy.
When to arrive
- Please arrive at the jetty at least 30 minutes before boarding time. Boarding closes on time so the cruise can sail on time.
- Breakfast cruise: boarding 6:00 am, sailing 6:30 am.
- Lunch cruise: boarding 12:00 pm, sailing 12:30 pm.
- Dinner cruise: boarding 6:00 pm, sailing 6:30 pm.
What to bring, ID and safety on board
- Please arrive at the jetty at least 30 minutes before boarding time.
- Carry the original photo ID you used for the booking.
- Life jackets are provided free for every guest, including children and infants. Wear yours whenever the crew asks.
- Follow the crew's instructions at all times, especially when boarding and leaving the boat.
- Stay seated while the boat is moving and use the upper deck only as the crew directs. Keep children with an adult at all times.
- Smoking is not allowed anywhere on board.
- In an emergency, stay calm and follow the crew. Emergency contact: +91 98765 00000.
What to wear
Comfortable, light clothes and flat shoes with a good grip for the deck. A light layer helps on the open deck in the evening breeze, and sunglasses and a hat on daytime cruises.
Children
Children up to 11 years travel at the child fare; infants up to 4 years are listed as infants when you book. Children must stay with an adult at all times. Up to 10 guests can be booked together.
Accessibility
Please call us to check before you book, and tell us what help anyone in your group needs.
Around town
Make a day of it: walk White Town and the Promenade (Rock Beach), spend an afternoon at Auroville or Paradise Beach, or drive down the ECR from Chennai and Mahabalipuram. Our day-trip guide and evening guide have ideas.
Questions
Where is the jetty?
Pondicherry Port, Pondicherry.
How early should we reach the jetty?
At least 30 minutes before boarding time.
What should I wear?
Comfortable, light clothes and flat shoes with a good grip; a light layer for the evening breeze.