Discover the Untouched Beauty of Northern Sri Lanka.  

NORTH JAFFNA 2-Night Delft Island

Jaffna and its surrounding islands are Sri Lanka's least-visited corner—shaped by Portuguese, Dutch, British, Tamil, and Sinhalese history and still well off the main south-coast tourist route. This 2-night, 3-day cruise sails out from Kurrikaduwan Jetty into Palk Bay, stopping at Nainativu (Nagadeepa) for its twin Buddhist and Hindu temples, then on to Delft Island—known for its coral-stone walls, a Dutch fort, and free-roaming wild horses descended from colonial-era stock.

What to expect

• Route: Kurrikaduwan Jetty → Nainativu (Nagadeepa) → Delft Island → return to Kurrikaduwan Jetty.
• Duration: 2 nights, 3 days, with night anchorage near Delft Island.
• Group size: Up to 10 guests, 5 cabins.
• On board: Full-board meals, welcome drinks, evening/morning tea, swimming, snorkeling, line fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, and possible dolphin and flying-fish sightings en route.
• Onshore stops: Nagadeepa Viharaya and Naga Pooshani Amman Temple on Nainativu; Delft Island's coral walls, Dutch fort ruins, and wild horses.
• Best season: Check with the operator—Palk Bay crossings are generally calmer in the dry months (roughly May–September).

Why visit Delft Island

Delft (Neduntheevu) is one of Sri Lanka's most distinctive islands: built largely from coral stone, home to a colonial-era Dutch fort, and known for herds of wild horses that roam freely across its grasslands—a sight found nowhere else in the country. Combined with the sacred island of Nainativu, this route gives a very different side of Sri Lanka from the beaches and whale-watching cruises of the south coast.

The North and its islands are a world away from the rest of the country; it is in many respects, Sri Lanka’s last frontier. The city of Jaffna has a unique identity shaped by Portuguese, Dutch, British, Sinhalese, and Muslim influences on its predominantly Tamil cultural history. The once vibrant town offers a glimpse into a revival with its colorful temples set next to huge churches and streets of old colonial charm. Here, it is a must-not-miss experience to indulge in the gastronomic food and flavors that are unique to this region. In Palk Bay, west of Jaffna, a string of largely uninhabited islands offers the visitor the experience of the traditional lifestyle of these people. The trip to the North and cruising the islands is enhanced by the pleasure of reaching such remote and little-visited parts of Sri Lanka.

2 NIGHTS

This two-night cruise allows guests to discover key points of interest on Sri Lankan shorelines—a true yachting adventure in the most beautiful bays Sri Lanka has to offer.​

NORTH COAST

2 Night Delft Island

Between India and Sri Lanka, Palk Bay offers an excellent mix of culture, history, wildlife, and nature. You will discover Nainathivu Island, miniature horses of Delft, and swim around Kakarathivu—at each stop encountering something you have never seen before.

DAY 1 - Embark from the KKD Jetty.

Embark from the KKD Jetty. Proceed to Nainativu Island with a local guide to visit the Nagadeepa Viharaya and the Naga Pooshani Amman Temple, followed with an idyllic sunset. The guests can swim in the pristine, clear waters as the sun sets. Dinner on Board.

DAY 2 - Early morning departure to sail to Delft Island.

Breakfast on board and the possible sightings of dolphins and flying fish. Onshore visit to Delft, where a local guide will share the history of this unique island famous for its Dutch history, coral walls, and wild miniature horses. A swim in waters off the coast of Deift Island followed by a local lunch. With a relaxing session, guests can swim and enjoy water activities while the sun sets. Dinner was served on board, and night anchorage was near Delft Island.

DAY 3 - Embark from the KKD Jetty.

Embark from the KKD Jetty. Proceed to Nainativu Island with a local guide to visit the Nagadeepa Viharaya and the Naga Pooshani Amman Temple, followed with an idyllic sunset. The guests can swim in the pristine, clear waters as the sun sets. Dinner on Board.