--- title: "Kochi (Cochin) Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/kochi-cochin description: "Chinese fishing nets and Kerala's backwaters" --- # Kochi (Cochin) ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท India ยท Indian Ocean > "Chinese fishing nets and Kerala's backwaters" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9h - **Visiting Sailings:** 4 - **Cruise Lines:** 1 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Apr (4 sailings) ## About Kochi (Cochin) Kochi (also called Cochin) sits on India's southwestern coast in Kerala. The Chinese fishing nets along the waterfront at Fort Kochi are the first thing most people photograph. They're cantilevered wooden rigs that have been used since the 14th century, and fishermen still operate them daily. The neighbourhood around them has Portuguese churches, a Dutch palace, a Jewish synagogue, and Hindu temples within walking distance of each other. The spice markets in Mattancherry sell cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, and turmeric in bulk quantities, and the smell is overpowering in the best way. Kathakali dance performances, with their elaborate face paint and costumes, run in the evenings at several cultural centres. Kerala cuisine features coconut-based curries, appam (rice pancakes), and fresh fish. Tuk-tuks are the cheapest way to get around but agree on a fare before getting in. The Kerala backwaters are accessible as a day trip by houseboat. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** INR (Indian Rupee) - **Language:** Hindi, English - **Timezone:** Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30) - **Tipping:** 10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 9.9864, 76.2709 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Kochi%20(Cochin)/@9.98643,76.27087,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Kochi%20(Cochin)&ll=9.98643,76.27087&z=13) ## Things to Do in Kochi (Cochin) Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3368db0e-98b4-45ef-8a17-da26d2d91783.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (394) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ8 | Viator | | [Local Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8b116c4d-9a7d-4740-86fc-ffbc8b137fe0.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (388) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ7 | Viator | | [Funny and helpful Tuk Tuk Tour in Kochin](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cea46cb5-f83d-4e33-b1a0-17c377835fef.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (270) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ14 | Viator | | [Adventure Tuk Tuk Tour in kochi - A Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pick up](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b4d4e691-73a4-447c-a688-b85cadc99168.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (669) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ13 | Viator | | [Fortkochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7242182a-0a13-4757-836d-ab080048f8c2.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (229) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ7 | Viator | | [Fort Kochi Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a07c9a11-a75f-4516-8b12-1315af44b2ae.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (161) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ8 | Viator | | [Kochi Tour Guide -A Heritage walking tour in Fort kochi and Mattancherry !](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8a626b9d-10f0-418b-88ba-0f12fe1f6723.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (161) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ14 | Viator | | [Explore Kochi by Tuk Tuk (book 1 adult & 2 go free (local only)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cfd9ed43-1b33-4eb1-b419-bcb0c36b1be1.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (154) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ12 | Viator | | [Half-Day Private Tuk Tuk Tour in Fort Kochi](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f022d652-d28f-455a-a868-96a14923edfd.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (157) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ8 | Viator | | [Kochi Stories Group Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/eec4aa98-27e3-479d-812a-3d9b1d9168ed.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (144) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ14 | Viator | | [Half Day Tuk Tuk Tour in Kochi - Private Tour with Hotel Pick up](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8edc75ff-0138-4e8f-9970-d44c026c9366.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (323) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ10 | Viator | | [Kochi Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour with Cruise Ship Pickup](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7453a22d-bd8e-4360-a375-70df815371ba.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (303) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ12 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Colombo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/colombo.md): 281 nm - [Hambantota](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/hambantota.md): 369 nm - [Male City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean/male-city.md): 385 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/zenith-meridian-easter-island-sydney~MSC-MAGNIFICA-20280105-114.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ19,079 per person (โ‚ฌ38,158 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Magnifica](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-magnifica.md) - **Duration:** 114 nights - **Departure:** 2028-01-05 - **Itinerary:** Zenith Meridian โ€“ Easter Island & Sydney ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Kochi (Cochin)](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=kochi_cochin) (4 sailings) ## Browse - [Indian Ocean cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/indian-ocean.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)