Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. IPO
IPO Timeline
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23 Jun 2026Bidding Starts
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25 Jun 2026Bidding Ends
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29 Jun 2026Allotment Finalization
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1 Jul 2026Listing
About Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd.
We are one of the domestic ocean cruise operators in India (Source: CRISIL Report), offering luxurious and inherent Indian experiences. We believe this enables us to set industry benchmarks, foster brand loyalty, and establish pricing standards, thereby strengthening our market presence and creating a strong competitive position. We currently operate a cruise vessel, the ‘MV Empress’, and since our launch, 730,819 guests have sailed on our cruise vessel, which has covered more than 321,292.53 nautical miles along the Indian coastline and surrounding islands as of March 31, 2026. In Fiscal 2025, we accounted for approximately 79% of the market share in value terms. (Source: CRISIL Report) Our cruise vessel primarily sails to domestic destinations such as Mumbai (Maharashtra), Goa, Kochi (Kerala), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Lakshadweep, Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), and Puducherry. We have in the past and continue to offer international itineraries to Hambantota, Trincomalee, and Jaffna (Sri Lanka), Phuket (Thailand), Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi (Malaysia). Our itineraries are designed to showcase India’s coastal regions and cultural heritage, providing guests with an enriching travel experience and establishing ourselves as the go-to choice for luxury and cultural cruising. Our cruise vessel ‘MV Empress’ offers a variety of cabin options, including one chairman’s suite, five suites, 63 mini suites, 416 ocean-view staterooms, and 311 interior staterooms, totaling 796 cabins, with prices ranging from ? 34,164 (interior rooms) per night to ? 151,111 (Chairman suite) per night, subject to dynamic pricing and load factor considerations.
Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. IPO Reservation
| Investors Category | Shares Offered |
|---|---|
| Anchor Investors | 21,72,030 (30%) |
| Non Institutional Investors | 10,86,015 (15%) |
| Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) | 14,48,020 (20%) |
| Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) | 25,34,035 (35%) |
Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. Financial Information
| Year End | Revenue | PAT | Reserves & Surplus |
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| 31 Mar 2025 | 589.50 Cr | 110.69 Cr | 6.73 Cr |
| 31 Mar 2024 | 443.91 Cr | 20.40 Cr | -111.46 Cr |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 485.38 Cr | -5.88 Cr | -117.41 Cr |
Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. Background
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2021Commencement of sailing from Mumbai port, post receipt of permission from the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai for charting of the foreign flag passenger cruise ship, MV Empress.
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2023Commencement of international cruise sailing by our Company to Hambantota and Trincomalee ports (Sri Lanka).
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2024Leased four new offices in India in Mumbai, Noida, Chennai and Gurugram region, respectively.
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2025Our Subsidiaries entered into Bareboat Charter Agreements with Norwegian Sky Limited and Norwegian Sun Limited, respectively. For details see “- Shareholders’ Agreement and other material agreements” on page 215.
Our Company entered into Time Charter Agreements with Baycruise IFSC for chartering new vessels, namely, “Norwegian Sky” and “Norwegian Sun”, respectively. For details see “-Shareholders’ Agreement and other material agreements” on page 215.
Commencement of international cruise sailing by our Company from Chennai to Singapore
1. Payment towards deposit/ advanced lease rental and monthly lease payments to our step-down subsidiary, Baycruise Shipping and Leasing (IFSC) Private Limited (“Baycruise IFSC”)
2. General corporate purposes
| Pricing Details | BSE | NSE |
|---|---|---|
| Issue Price | ₹ 808.00 | ₹ 808.00 |
| Open | ₹ 690.00 | ₹ 681.00 |
| Low | ₹ 623.30 | ₹ 623.10 |
| High | ₹ 722.00 | ₹ 722.70 |
| Last Trade | ₹ 667.35 | ₹ 668.10 |
1. Global Shipping and Leisure Limited
2. Rajesh Chandumal Hotwani
Overall cruise passengers stood at 428,326 in Calendar Year 2025
As of Calendar Year 2025, overall cruise passengers stood at 477,676, with domestic passengers forming the major share with 428,326 passengers.
In Fiscal 2024, the overall cruise passengers increased to 471,685, ... Read more
FAQs
When does Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. IPO opens and closes?
Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. IPO opens from 23rd June to 25th June 2026.What is the size of Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. IPO?
The size of the Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. IPO is ₹585.00 Cr.What is the price range of Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. IPO?
The price range of Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. IPO is at ₹769 to ₹808 per share.What is the minimum investment and lot size required for the Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. IPO?
The minimum investment required is ₹14,544 and minimum lot size is 18 shares.When is Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. IPO listing date?
The Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. IPO will be listed on 1st July 2026.What is the objective of Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd. IPO?
1. Payment towards deposit/ advanced lease rental and monthly lease payments to our step-down subsidiary, Baycruise Shipping and Leasing (IFSC) Private Limited (“Baycruise IFSC”)2. General corporate purposes
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