Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd.
Price Range
₹769–808
Issue Size
₹ 338 Cr
Lot Size
18 Shares
Min. Investment
₹ 13,842
Financial Summary
(in crores)| Particulars | FY 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Operating Revenue | 5,797.45 |
| Other Income | 72.49 |
| Total Income | 5,869.94 |
| Total Expenses | 4,647.89 |
| Profit Before Tax | 782.51 |
| Total Profit | 521.43 |
Subscription Details
Subscription
IPO Timeline
IPO Offer Start
23 Jun 2026
IPO Offer Ends
25 Jun 2026
Listing Date
1 Jul 2026
Use of Proceeds
| # | Purpose | Amount (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Payment towards deposit/ advanced lease rental and monthly lease payments to our step-down subsidiar | 4,800.1 |
| 2 | General corporate purposes | 766.33 |
Promoters
Promoter Shareholding
Pre-IPO
99.27%
Promoter stake
Post-IPO
89.35%
Promoter stake
Offered to Public
41,84,004
shares
Post Share Capital
6,46,81,980
shares
About the Company
We are the only domestic ocean cruise operator in India as of December 31, 2024 (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, 5,49,051 guests have sailed on our cruise vessel, which has covered more than 2,25,079.53 nautical miles along the Indian coastline and surrounding islands as of December 31, 2024. In Fiscal 2024, we accounted for approximately 65% 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 also offer international itineraries, including Hambantota, Trincomalee, and Jaffna (Sri Lanka) and have also sold cruise tickets for our first-time sail to destinations such as 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 ? 25,230 (interior rooms) per night to ? 115,536 (Chairman suite) per night, subject to dynamic pricing and load factor considerations.
Use of Proceeds
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