Almost many people must have planned a trip to Goa and they must have thoroughly enjoyed themselves many times, but either they must have traveled there by airplane, bus, car, or train because of affordable availability. Now tourists can visit Goa from Mumbai by cruise. Even though it might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, still people who would opt for this would have an amazing cruise experience. If you are looking for some exciting thrills in such a cruise destination, then you should certainly book your tickets and board off to Goa!
Mumbai to Goa “Cruise Ride”
The first ever passenger cruise service started off recently from Mumbai’s new domestic cruise terminal on Wednesday, 25th May, 5 pm and reached Goa the next day morning on the trial basis. The name of the cruise ship is Angriya, which has been named after first Maratha Navy Admiral [Sarkhel] Kanhoji Angre and the broad Angria bank coral reef near Vijaydurg, Maharastra. This premium cruise service is known to be a joint venture between Mumbai Port Trust and Angriya Sea Eagle.
Angriya Services
Owned by Angriya Sea Eagle Private Limited, cruise Angriya has goals to utilize the leisure travel market along with domestic as well as foreign tourists. Angriya assures a magnificent cruise ride from Mumbai to Goa. Also, the company bears the price of the passenger’s two meals and a brunch.
Angriya cruise is facilitated with a lounge, joined to one of the restaurants which can be utilized for special occasions like birthdays, wedding receptions, offshore business meetings, and corporate conferences. Hence, the passengers can select from 7 segments of rooms, stick to two delicious meals and a brunch, and get the chance to dive into their swimming pool on the open deck as they enjoy the beautiful scenic beauty of Konkan coastline. The ship’s sailor-owner Captain Nitin Dhond with other staffs will amuse the passengers with great stories regarding the history of that region.
Pricing of the Cruise
Those who are interested in the Angriya cruise ride from Mumbai to Goa, the price for this premium sailing service begins from Rs 7500. It is expensive, but for a one-time experience, people can plan to travel on this cruise and have an awesome time inside the luxurious cruise. This is India’s first cruise that sails from Mumbai to Goa and people will be delighted to get such a grand opportunity to explore the decks of the ship and capture superb clicks with their family and friends including sea in the background, sunset and sunrise moments. Once the passengers reach Goa by 9 am (15 hours journey from Mumbai), they can visit its tourist places and stay in Goa. If they wish to return by cruise again, they can plan to do so the next day.
Good news for Mumbaikars: Key Points to remember
- It’s now time to sail from Mumbai to Goa.
- Mumbai Port Trust launched India’s most awaited Passenger Cruise Ship ‘Angriya’.
- It can host 400 passengers comfortably.
- It offers various amenities like an infinity pool, spa, bars, restaurants, 24 hours coffee shop & a lot more.
- The prices for the Cruise start from Rs 7500 which includes meals, refreshments, and breakfast. The prices vary depending on the room category and size.
- Angriya will depart from Mumbai at 5.00 PM every evening and will reach Goa by 9.00 AM. The return will be every alternate day.
Due to rainy season or bad weather, the cruise will be docked at Domestic Cruise Terminal to bend over as a floatel for the public to spend time and dine. As the weather doesn’t permit to have a smooth sail, the cruise might start off again after the end of the monsoon.
The transitional halts of the Mumbai to Goa cruise journey are most likely to be at Dighi [Raigad], Dhabol, and Jaigad [Ratnagiri], Vijaydurg and Malvan [Sindhudurg] and lastly Panaji. The primary plan includes sailing till Goa. Further based on passengers’ demands, they may extend the voyage journey till Cochin.
The sweetest memory shared: The author of this blog remembers of the golden times way back in 1988 when she along with her family and friends, including her sibling sister and brother had visited Mumbai to Goa by ship and it was certainly an amazing experience to cherish forever. The ship left Mumbai in the late afternoon and reached Goa the next day morning. The ship was crowded with lots of passengers as everyone was in a great mood to rejoice, sing, dance, chitchat, eat delicious foods offered and also walk and run throughout the decks. At that time, they used to take lovely clicks in their cameras.
Well, cruise rides are always special and one can surely make the Mumbai to Goa “Angriya” cruise ride extremely memorable. Family and friends can have a gala time in the ship and dance on rock music and drink and relish on yummy cruise delicacies. Even the couples can make their cruise ride moment remarkable by proposing their partner on the deck end with flowers and ring and nice notes and presents, making them feel extra special.
Couples can even spend some lovey-dovey moments together and arrange for cruise date too, surprising their beloved with sweet gestures.
Cruise is one of the best places to celebrate some special occasions with your loved ones and make those few hours unforgettable and impressive. Book your tickets from beforehand to ride on Angriya cruise. Those who are planning to visit Goa can catch up with Angriya cruise ride from Mumbai with your family or friends! 🙂
Sanghamitra Roychoudhary
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