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Mumbai (aka Bombay) is a major Indian Ocean port and capital city of India's Maharashtra state (country's second-most populous and the world's 9th most populous). The city has urban population around 12,5 million (metro 18,5+ million).

Mumbai City is located on India's west coast and features a deepwater natural harbor. The city is also the country's wealthiest and is currently ranked the world's 37th by metro GDP. Mumbai also has India's highest number of millionaires and billionaires. The city is India's commercial, financial and entertainment capital, and among the world's top 10 in terms of financial flow (generates over 6% of India's GDP), accounting for 25% of India's industrial output, 70% of its maritime shipping trade and 70% of all capital transactions.

During British Raj (British India period 1858-1947), most of the buildings were constructed in Gothic Revival style - with Dutch roofs, German gables, Swiss facade timbering, casements, arches, plus traditional for India elements.

Approx 280 km (170 mi) to the north of Mumbai (direct/sea distance) is located the Alang Shipbreaking Yard , where are dismantled and recycled over 50% of the world's retired marine vessels.

Port Mumbai

Mumbai City is served by two main seaports - Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT). The Port (locode INBOM) features one of the world's best natural harbors, as well as extensive wetdock and drydock facilities.

Commissioned on May 26, 1989, Jawaharlal Nehru Port is India's busiest seaport. It handles around 60% of the country's total containerized cargo.

Ferries  (leaving from Ferry Wharf, Mazagaon) link the city with all neighbouring islands. Port Mumbai has also an important naval base (to the southeast of the city). In-port water transportation is via hovercrafts, catamarans and ferries. Services are regularly scheduled and provided via both government and private companies. Since December 2018, the ports Mumbai and Mormugao are linked via regularly scheduled cruiseferry line.

Port Mumbai serves major cruise ship companies , including  P&O ,  Crystal ,  Costa ,  Holland America . To attract major international brands, in 2016, Mumbai Port Trust started offering cruise ship concessions, including cancellation of ousting charges (when the port had to move berthed cargo vessel) and a berth / docking certainty. Before 2016, cargo vessels were given preference over cruise liners, and the ship's operator had to book berthing 6 months in advance.

Until 2008, Port Mumbai had numerous cruise ship calls annually, but its high taxes forced most shipowners / operators to shift to Singapore . For season 2014-2015, the cruise port had scheduled a total of 37 ship calls (at Ballard Pier). During season 2015-2016 were handled 59 ship calls. Of those, 44 were visiting Mumbai as call port, the other 15 ‘were roundtrips. For season 2016-2017, the cruise port handled 55 ship calls with ~60,000 passengers.

On February 17, 2018, India's Prime Minister inaugurated Fourth Container Terminal (FCT), which is managed by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. The new containership terminal nearly doubled the port's TEU capacity. After completion of the construction project's Phase 2 (in 2022), the port's annual capacity will be 5 times bigger (100 lakh containers annually). FCT is managed under a 30-year concession deal. Construction works started in October 2015.

The new terminal has India's deepest berths allowing docking of the world's largest boxships . The facility has total quay length of 1 km. Its gantry cranes reach 22 rows wide or greater. The terminal's handling capacity is 3 boxships simultaneously. The new terminal is linked to a dedicated railroad freight corridor with capacity ~350 TEU-containers per rake. Its rail facilities are the country's largest, with capacity to handle 1,5 km (1 mi) long container trains. There is also a storage facility for 1600 reefers (refrigerated containers) used for the shipping of agricultural and horticulture produce.

In 2018, APM Terminals Mumbai (2006-commissioned, aka "Gateway Terminals India"/GTI) became India's first container terminal to handle over 2 million TEUs in a calendar year. In 2019, APM Mumbai again reported 2+ million handled TEUs. GTI is a joint venture between APM Terminals and CONCOR/Container Corporation of India. The facility has total berth length 712 m (2336 ft), yard area 128 acres (52 hectares), modern equipment (10x quay cranes, 40x RTGs/rubber-tired gantry cranes, 3x RMGs/rail-mounted cranes).

In the period November 2019 through February 2020, in Mumbay was homeported the operated by  Costa Cruises  (shipowner Carnival Corporation ) ship Costa Victoria . In season 2019-2020, the liner had scheduled a total of 259 port calls (booked berthings) in Mumbai Port (compared to only 40 in season 2015-2016).

Among India's 5 main cruise ports ( Chennai ,  Goa ,  Cochin ,  Mangalore , Mumbai) that receive foreign passenger ships, Mumbai receives the biggest number of port calls. To handle the growing traffic, the old passenger terminal building was replaced by a new cruise terminal that is 10 times bigger than the old one.

On May 18, 2021, SPACEVPL ( SP Armada Clean Energy Ventures Pvt Ltd) signed with Mumbai Port Trust a 30-year license agreement to operate and maintain (till 2051) an FSRU (Floating Storage Regasification Unit) in Mumbai Harbour.

• SPACEVPL's shareholders are Shapoorji Pallonji Oil and Gas Pvt Ltd (51%) and Bumi Armada Netherlands BV (49%, subsidiary of Bumi Armada Berhad Malaysia).
• SPACEVPL's FSRU is the 6th commissioned LNG terminal on India's west coast (together with Gujarat's Dahej and Hazira, and Kerala's Kochi) and the 3rd in Maharashtra (together with Dabhol and Jaigarh).

In February 2022,  APM Terminals Mumbai announce an investment og USD 115 million in port infrastructure developments to increase the capacity by ~10% (up to 2,18 million TEUs). The project included purchasing 6x StS cranes (Ship-to-Shore) and 3x RMG cranes (Rail-Mounted Gantry).

Mumbai cruise terminal

Mumbai Harbour's new cruise ship terminal (Mumbai International Cruise Terminal) is in the city's west end and in the Ulhas River estuary's southern part. The facility is at close proximity to major city highlights but it is recommended to use transport, and not to walk the distance. Taxis are not available at the terminal. There is a rank ten minutes away, within walking distance.

Mumbai's cruise port handled a total of 27,827 tourists/passengers during season 2012-13, via 41 ship calls. The city's international airport is approx 14 km (9 mi) away from the cruise terminal.

Mumbai Cruise Terminal is at Ballard Pier. The building has check-in, luggage handling facilities, duty-free shops, passenger lounge (waiting hall), souvenir stalls (selling handicrafts). From the ferry wharf (on berth 3) are offered cruise tours to Elephanta Island (in Mumbai Harbour) and the beaches located across.

By Mumbai Harbour's cruise port development plan was upgraded the existing passenger terminal and a new building (10 times larger) was constructed. The new terminal has Convention Center, Shopping Mall, Conference Hall, premium Yacht Marina (boat mooring facility).

(NEW) Mumbai Port Cruise Terminal

To make the city a gateway to India's international cruising tourism, Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) invested into the construction of a new/larger passenger terminal, with modern-design facilities and amenities, such as escalators, restaurants, shops, etc - similar (and better) to those that are standard for the modern airport terminals.

Construction works at Ballard Pier officially started on January 11, 2018. MbPT handles the terminal's modernization and expansion project, budgeted at INR (₨/rupee) 197 million (USD 31 million). The project was 2-phased, with scheduled completion in 2019-Q4 (by December). Replacing the existing facility, the new terminal (at BPX-Indira Dock) has annual capacity of ~700,000 passengers.

In May 2018,  Port Amsterdam announced plans to bid for the new terminal by partnering with the local company JM Baxi & Co. Under the contract will be constructed terminal's overall structure.

Due to the COVID crisis, the terminal's construction was delayed and is currently scheduled for commissioning/inauguration in July 2024.

Due to design changes/expansion, the project's cost doubled - to INR (₨/rupee) 495 (USD 65,135416 million), of which Rs 303 (US$39,870770M) was incurred by Mumbai Port Authority, and the remaining by private companies/ship operators.

The new cruise terminal can handle annually ~200 ships and has capacity to berth/dock two ships simultaneously. The interior design features 10 escalators, 22 elevators, a multi-storied car parking (capacity 300 vehicles).

• Gateway of India: the most popular monument in Mumbai. The Gateway of India dates from 1924 and commemorates the King George V and Queen Mary visit. The monument is a British Raj era symbol. Located in walking distance from Mumbai cruise terminal, opposite of the Tower Hotel and Taj Palace.
• Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat: discover the city inside with the most popular laundry at open air. It is located next to railway station Mahalaxmi.
• Haji Ali: dates from 1431 and is both tomb and a mosque. Located in the central area of the city.
• Bollywood: Mumbai is the home of Bollywood. The film center is located in the western suburbs, in Goregaon.
• Kala Ghoda Art Precinct: the Black horse statue indicates the cultural center of Mumbai. The area includes the best museums and art galleries of the city. Interesting event in February is the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. Located in the south part of the city, between Colaba and the Fort.
• Heritage Buildings: visit some of the most captivating architectural marvels like Prince of Wales Museum, the Bombay High Court, Victoria Terminus railway station and the Horniman Circle buildings. There is an open deck bus tour possibility.

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The terminal is situated at Ballard Pier (BPX) within 5-10 minutes driving distance from the Taj Mahal Hotel, Museum, Art galleries, CBD of Fort, Colaba Causeway, Nariman Point and Marine Drive.   

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In Mumbai your cruise ship will dock in Bombay port trust. There are several options of where your ship will dock, but if you are the only one in town it is a safe assumption you will dock at the passenger terminal. See map above for its location. Once your ship is docked get yourself on the outside deck to get that first impression on mighty Mumbai. When you step on to the dock you will find that there is a passenger terminal waiting for you there. This will be several facilities here. Services change per call, so we’d rather make no promises. Walking in the port is prohibited so the ship will provide a shuttle bus to bring you to the exit of the port. Bombay port trust has several exits in the port area. All exits refer to a color. Try to remember what color gate it is that you have to enter to get back into the port. If you dock at the passenger terminal you will most likely use the Green Gates exit. And yes, the gates are green. See the picture of the gates underneath. 

Taxis in Mumbai

Taxis will be waiting for you at the green gates. These taxi drivers are there to try to sell you the taxi tour. For about 4000 Rs. (+/- 65 USD) a day this man will take you anywhere. It could be that they’ll offer it for a cheaper price, but also keep in mind this man needs to make a living. These guys usually do not take short rides on the meter, so if you just want a one way cheap taxi walk further up the road until you can hail one on the street. There are 2 types of taxis you can use in Mumbai. The traditional yellow/black taxis that do not have air conditioning. A ride with these taxis costs you about 50 Rupee to get to Crawfort market for example or 100 Rupee to get you to the other side of town. These taxis have meter so check if it is on, but they are usually pretty descent with it. You can also take the blue/silver taxi. This one is also official, but the main difference is that this is air conditioned. Expect you pay about 30% extra compaired to the traditional taxi. Whatever you do it is wise to just step into a taxi and check if he hits the meter than to start bargaining about how much USD a ride would cost.

Public bus system

There is a bus system in Mumbai and although we wouldn’t necessarily recommend public transportation in Mumbai. The bus on the left hand side picture is the bus that will pass the Green Gates. Why not try to catch it just for the challenge of it all. This bus goes to Crawfort market. You buy your ticket with the guy on the bus. 50 Rupee will get you a day ticket. Don’t forget, this is not for everyone, but it’s just a small suggestions for the dare devils amongst us. The train system of Mumbai is what keeps this city alive and this is something we would recommend to experience. Go to the Churchgate station to catch the train to the 5th stop Mahalaxmi where you can find Dhobi Ghat. For just 9 rupee you’ll have the experience of a life time. Also a couple of things to keep in mind when in Mumbai:

– People hassling for money is an unfortunate fact of life in Mumbai. A firm but friendly NO should be enough to stop harassment.

– Plan your bathroom stops. There is not always a clean and proper bathroom around, but you can expect them at the nicer hotels and museums.

– Traffic can be very chaotic so watch the time.

FAQ about Mumbai as cruise destination

– Is if safe to walk in Mumbai? Yes, it is. It might not feel so comfortable especially in the beginning, but let’s say you are up for an adventurous walk.

– Do taxis run on the meter? Yes, they do. The taxis at waiting at the exit of the port are there to make a deal with you, but the taxis you’ll find in town always automotically will start on the meter.

– Is there a hop on hop off bus in Mumbai? Yes, there is. It is not waiting at the city gates though and even if you manage to catch it is more a city tour than a hop on hop off bus. This bus would not be something we would recommend as it has no convenience for you.

– Can I pay the taxi in US dollars? Usually the taxi drivers at the exit of port will make a deal in US dollars for you. The taxi drivers in town usually only take Rupee.

– Is Mumbai safe at night? Yes, it is. You will always have your usual city safety issues, but in Mumbai there is nothing to be extra alarmed about.

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This hotel stands next to the Gateway of India. It is the famous 5 star hotel built in 1903. It hosted notable guests such as the Beatles, Queen on Norway, Prince of Wales, Hillary Clinton, Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama. Go inside for a high tea or a simple drink in the AC in this beautiful establishment. From the exit of the port it is 2,5 km / 25 min walk to the south or take the taxi for 50 rupee.

Taj Mahal hotel

Apollo Bandar, कुलाबा, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

There are so many markets in Mumbai. Find a special one that is of your interest or visit Crawfort market. This is the market that has anything and everything. From the exit of the port it is 2,5 km / 30 min. walk north or take a taxi for 50 rupee.

Crawfort market

Dhobi Talao, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

On top of Malabar Hill you’ll find Pherozeshah Mehta, (a.k.a. hanging gardens). It is famous for its animal shaped hedges. It is built on a water reservoir of Mumbai. From the exit of the port it is 9 km / 30 min drive to the west. Expect to pay 100 rupee for the taxi.

Hanging Gardens

When you are going out for dinner in Mumbai you need to take a couple of things in mind. Everything you would look for in a local restaurant is what you’ll find at Khyber. Great staff and delicious food! From the exit of the port it is 2 km / 20 min walk west.

Khyber restaurant

145, M G Road, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya or also known as Prince of Wales museum. This world famous museum is India’s premier art and history museum. India’s rich heritage is being displayed over several floors in the old Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Make sure not to miss this one.

Prince of Wales museum

159-161, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032, India

This is a 6 km long. C-shaped promenade in Mumbai. It is nicknamed the Queens necklace for the facts it lights up in the evening and this resembles a necklace. From the exit of the port it is 4 km / 20 min. drive west. Expect to pay 70 rupee for a taxi.

Marine Drive

Marine Drive, Mumbai

The world’s largest open air laundry. Where 1 million pieces of clothes are washed every day. It is like a soapy maze down there. There are over 700 basins where about 6000 people work every day. From the exit of the port it is 8 km drive north. Best way to get there is by train from Churchgate station or taxi.

Mumbai’s Dhobi Ghat

Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai

Mumbai is working hard on a new cruise terminal. The current cruise dock of Mumbai offers several facilities like shops. Read the full Mumbai cruise port guide for all the information.

Mumbai cruise dock

Mumbai cruise terminal

The church gate station is next to Victoria station a mayor transportation hub. Why not hop on and take a ride to Mahalaxmi where you can find laundry service Dhobi Ghat.

Churchgate station

Maharshi Karve Road, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India

Mani Bavhan is the old house of Gandhi. In 1915 Gandhi returned here from South Africa and became leader of the congress party. Nowadays it is the Gandhi museum in which the history of this man and the country are featured in excellent exhibitions. From the exit of the port it is 6 km / 30 min. drive north west. Expect to pay 100 rupee for the taxi.

Mani Bhavan Museum

Laburnum Road, Near Gamdevi Police Station, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400007, India

The former auditorium is nowadays the NGMA (National Gallery of Modern Art). It hosts various exhibitions and art collections of famous artists and sculptors. From the exit of the port it is 2 km / 25 min. walk to the south. Expect to pay 50 rupee for a taxi.

National Gallery of Modern Art

Sir Cowasji Jahangir Public Hall, M G Road, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400032, India

More than half of Mumbai lives in the slums and if you would look a little further than the common sights than you would be able to renew your vision on the world. At first sight, what seems like extreme poverty is also a chance for business. There are several guides from the slums who give tours through the Shanty area explaining the different economies that thrive here.

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Or also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. This building from 1888 is a train station used by 8 million people daily. You could understand that this is a place to see people in their daily life or to enjoy this magnificent Victorian building. From the exit of the port it is 1,5 km walk to the north or take a 50 rupee taxi.

Victoria station

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai

This is the famous library and heritage structure from 1870 in Mumbai. It is one of the 145 old buildings which have been declared as protected monuments by the government. From the exit of the port it is 2 km / 20 min walk west.

David Sassoon Library

David Sassoon Library, Mumbai

Ask a taxi driver for Banganga in Teen Batti, Malabar Hill. Not all drivers will know it, but they try their very best to find it for you. This is the beauty of the Banganga watertank. There are hardly any tourists there. There is not an awefull lot to find in and around the watertank but it a beautiful example of real Mumbai. From the exit of the port it is 9 km / 45 min. drive west. Expect to pay 100 rupee for a taxi.

Banganga tank

2, Walkeshwar Rd, Teen Batti, Malabar Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400006, India

One of the most unusual mosques stand in Mumbai. Sometimes this location is visited by 40.000 people a day. You’ll need to plan your visit though. Only when the tide is low a causeway will reveal itself that runs up to the mosque in the middle of the sea. It’s not just the mosque that is the main higlight, it is everything you will see on your walk to the mosque. From the exit of the port it is 7 km / 45 min. drive to the north. Expect to pay 130 rupee for a taxi.

Haji Ali Causeway

Dargah Rd, Haji Ali, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Fort Bombay is the area you will walk into as you exit the port. Take a few hours to explore this neighborhood. It is only this way that you’ll understand the significant role that the British played not that long ago. The grand buildings you’ll find here tell the story of this colony that the British once saw as the most valuable land in the world. From the exit of the port it is a 5 min. walk into the centre of Fort Bombay.

Fort Bombay

This is the signature landmark of Mumbai and a mandatory stop when in Mumbai. It was erected as a symbol to welcome Queen Mary and King George V of England when they paid a visit in 1911. It also has a ceremonial value, because this is where the last British troops departed from India. From the exit of the port it is 2,5 km / 25 min walk to the south or take the taxi for 50 rupee.

Gateway of India

Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

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Cruise ships dock at the Ballard Pier which is located next to the Navy Yard at Mumbai. It is about a 10-minute drive to the town center.

On occasion ships will dock at the Offshore Container Terminal when more than one ship is scheduled. This port is way out of town.

Immigration formalities can be very time consuming.

Walking in the port is prohibited so the ship will provide a shuttle bus to bring you to the entrance of the port.

Taxis are generally available at the port entrance. Be sure to agree on the fare before starting out. Outside the terminal they are cheaper. A short trip to the Gateway of India should only cost around 30 rupees but as a foreigner, you should be happy to pay around 50 rupees. The blue/silver taxis are a little more expensive, but have airconditioning.

The Cruise Terminal has check- in baggage handling facilities, a lounge, duty free shop, curios and handicraft stalls and toilets etc.

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Sightseeing:

Mumbai (Bombay) is a colorful, vibrant, energetic and friendly city, with a varied and fascinating history. It boasts the finest collection of Victorian buildings anywhere in Asia and a myriad of temples and mosques.

Some examples of High Victorian architecture include Mumbai University, Standard Chartered Bank Building and Municipal Corporation Building, while other sites worth a visit are: the Shrine of Haji Ali (a Muslim saint who died while on pilgrimage to Mecca), which overlooks the sea; Jehangir Art Gallery; the neo-classical Town Hall, built between 1821 and 1833 to designs by Colonel Thomas Cowper; St Thomas's Anglican Cathedral; Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station, comparable to New York's Grand Central Station or London's St Pancras; and the Gateway of India, built by the British to commemorate the visit to India in 1911 of King George V and Queen Mary

Mumbai is different from the rest of India in pretty much the same way that New York is different from the United States. The pace of life is more hurried; time is money and money is important. The idea that in this city one can always make a living one way or another is pervasive.

Tours Excursions Transportation:

To really see anything you'll need to take a ship's excursion.

Taxis (Yellow and Black) are cheap and plentiful. Taxis in Mumbai are small-medium sized cars with no A/C. A 3 hour shopping trip is about $30 per taxi.

Cool Cabs are Blue/Silver in colour and have electronic meters and have A/C, but are about 40% more expensive.

Follow the queue system to board a taxi. Quite frequently, tourists and new visitors are mobbed by unscrupulous taxi drivers. Most taximen are honest, but the dishonest ones tend to cluster around railway stations and airports where they can more easily find suckers. Unless you are taking a prepaid taxi, always ask taxis to go by the meter. At the start of the journey, ensure that the meter is visible and shows the flag-down fare/meter reading. Traffic can be very chaotic so watch the time.

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Elephanta Island . This island is a popular tourist destination because of the island's cave temples, the Elephanta Caves, that have been carved out of rock.

The island is easily accessible by ferry from Mumbai, being about 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) from the south east coast of the island city. Boats leave daily from the Gateway of India, taking about an hour each way. The tickets for these can be bought at the Gateway itself. The first ferry leaves at 9 am and the last at 2 pm.

From the boat landing stage on the island, a walkway leads to steps that go up to the famous caves. There is also a narrow-gauge toy train from the boat area on the dock to the base of the steps leading up to the caves (about 600 meters). Along the path, hawkers sell souvenirs like necklaces, anklets, showpieces and keychains. There are also stalls to buy food and drinks. Small monkeys play along the sides of the path, occasionally thieving items from the hawkers, trashcans and tourists.

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Mumbai International Cruise Terminal to be commissioned by July 2024 Domestic and international cruising is expected to be the main activity at Mumbai Port says Chairperson Rajiv Jalota

Mumbai, March 31, 2022

The Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, the iconic sea cruise terminal coming up at BPX-Indira Dock, is expected to be commissioned by July 2024. The terminal will have a capacity of handling 200 ships and 1 million passengers per annum. Out of the total project cost of Rs. 495 crore, Rs. 303 crores will be incurred by Mumbai Port Authority and the remaining by private operators. This was informed by the Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority, Shri Rajiv Jalota, while addressing the media in Mumbai today, on the occasion of completion of 7 years of Sagarmala - Government of India’s flagship programme for port-led development of the nation.

The first-of-its-kind iconic sea cruise terminal in India with a total construction area of 4.15 lakh sq. ft. will have 22 Elevators, 10 Escalators and multi-storied car parking for 300 cars. Two cruise ships will be able to berth at a time on the dock.

Shri Jalota said that domestic and international cruising is expected to be the main activity at Mumbai Port in the coming days. He said that the Mumbai Port Authority is laying a special focus on cruise tourism, passenger transportation and ship repair.  The chairperson informed that a Cruise Conference is being planned to showcase India as a cruise destination, with an aim  to establish ports like Mumbai, Goa, Kochi and ports on the east coast as cruise hubs of the nation.”

Kanhoji Angre Lighthouse Development

Speaking on Kanhoji Angre Lighthouse Development, Shri Jalota said: “With the aim to enhance the scope of cruise tourism and to attract international passengers, we are developing Kanhoji Angre Island under the Lighthouse Tourism scheme. The work order for the project has been issued and it should be completed by March 2023. Mumbai Port has done developmental works worth Rs. 18 crores on the island, which attracts a lot of visitors.” The island will have facilities for trekking, sit-outs, viewing galleries, interesting pergolas and resting benches, out- door restaurants, performances, overnight camping, etc. The scheduled date of commercial operation will be March, 2023, informed the Chairperson.

Mallet Bunder expansion

The Chairperson said that the Mallet Bundar harbour normally handles more than 700 trawlers per day and around 900 trawlers on peak days. “This may soon increase to 1,300. We are planning to develop a fishing harbour to decrease the congestion under the Sagarmala Project. We are planning to start this work in 2022 and we aim to finish it in two years.” The project is fully funded by Sagarmala and Fisheries Dept., Govt. of India, to cater to the increased demand from fishermen community.

In addition to these, a third chemical berth is being constructed at Pirpau, funded by Sagarmala. The berth will make a capacity addition of 2 MMTPA, catering to handle chemicals including LPG.

About Sagarmala

Sagarmala is an ambitious national initiative aimed at bringing about a step change in India’s logistics sector performance, by unlocking the full potential of India’s coastline and waterways. The vision of Sagarmala is to reduce logistics cost for both domestic and EXIM cargo with optimized infrastructure investment. Sagarmala aspires to reduce logistics costs for EXIM and domestic cargo leading to overall cost savings of INR 35,000 to 40,000 cr. per annum, focusing on the concept of port-led development.

The Sagarmala scheme encompasses projects worth Rs. 5.48 lakh crores, out of which 194 projects worth Rs. 99,000 crores have been completed and 217 projects worth Rs. 2.12 lakh crores are under implementation.

The presentation given by the Chairperson to the media can be accessed here.

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Mumbai International Cruise Terminal to be commissioned by July 2024 | Details

The mumbai international cruise terminal, coming up at bpx-indira dock, is expected to be commissioned by july 2024..

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The state-of-the-art Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, coming up at BPX-Indira Dock, is expected to be commissioned by July 2024.

The total project cost is Rs 495 crore, out of which, Rs 303 crore will be incurred by Mumbai Port Authority and the remaining by private operators.

The terminal will have a capacity of handling 200 ships and 10 lakh passengers per annum. Two cruise ships will be able to berth at a time on the dock.

With a total construction area of 4.15 lakh sq, it will have 22 elevators, 10 escalators and multi-storied car parking for 300 cars.

Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority, Rajiv Jalota said, "Domestic and international cruising is expected to be the main activity at Mumbai Port in the coming days."

"The Mumbai Port Authority is laying a special focus on cruise tourism, passenger transportation and ship repair," he added.

7 YEARS OF SAGARMALA

Rajiv Jalota was addressing the media in Mumbai on the occasion of the completion of 7 years of Sagarmala, the Government of India’s flagship programme for port-led development of the nation.

Sagarmala is a national initiative aimed at bringing about a step-change in India’s logistics sector performance, by unlocking the full potential of India’s coastline and waterways.

The Sagarmala scheme encompasses projects worth Rs 5.48 lakh crores, out of which 194 projects worth Rs 99,000 crores have been completed and 217 projects worth Rs 2.12 lakh crores are under implementation.

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Our celebrity cruise ship docked at Mumbai cruise terminal in the Ballard, Fort area, Google map link https://goo.gl/maps/vYXXs3HbCyz .We walked out of the Green Gate, about 400m., although there was also a shuttle. Be careful with various mapping apps which don’t seem to know about Green gate and take you an awfully long way around to get into the cruise terminal.

We walked up to Chor (Thief) Bazar and back passing several tourist sights on the way but also getting an essence of Indian way of life. You have to watch the locals to learn how to cross the road but otherwise it was all straight forward.

We had done a full car tour the day before so didn’t return to the Gateway and Raj Hotel areas but that is equally walk able from the Green gate.

Starbuck’s coffee, just off Horniman Circle, is good for WiFi and toilets.

Hope this helps other cruise but independent visitors.

Thanks for the report Chris_NYorks . Very useful. Did you have e-Visa or Regular Visa for your trip? If you had e-Visa, were biometrics taken; fingerprints and photo? Thanks.

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Mumbai Port to be the hub of cruise tourism, passenger transportation and ship repair: Authority chairman Rajiv Jalota

Geetanjali Minhas | April 1, 2022 | Mumbai

The Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at BPX-Indira Dock, the much anticipated and ambitious project of Mumbai Port Authority, is expected to be commissioned by July 2024. Mumbai Port Authority chairman Rajiv Jalota said that out of the total project cost of Rs 495 Cr, Rs 303 Cr will be incurred by the Authority for bare infrastructure and the remaining Rs 192 Cr will be invested by private operator/s for the interiors including elevators, escalator and multi storied car parking. The terminal will have a capacity of handling 200 ships and 1 million passengers per annum. Jalota was talking to the press Thursday on the occasion of completion of seven years of the government of India’s flagship Sagarmala programme for development of ports across the country. Built on an area of 4.15 lakh sq ft, the first-of-its-kind iconic sea cruise terminal in India, two cruise ships will be able to berth at a time on the dock .The terminal will have 22 elevators, 10 escalators and multi-storied car parking for 300 cars, facility for recreation, leisure and retail. “Domestic and international cruising is expected to be the main activity at Mumbai Port in the coming days. The Mumbai Port Authority is laying special focus on cruise tourism, passenger transportation and ship repair,” said Jalota.   The MPA chief further said that to showcase India as a cruise destination and to establish and promote the ports of  Mumbai, Goa, Kochi and those on the east coast as cruise hubs of the nation, a Cruise Conference is being planned. He also spoke about other ongoing projects Speaking on Kanhoji Angre Lighthouse Development, Jalota said the Kanhoji Angre Island is being developed under the Lighthouse Tourism scheme. It is aimed to enhance the scope of cruise tourism and attract international passengers. “The work order for the project has been issued and scheduled commercial operation will be March 2023. Mumbai Port has done developmental works worth Rs 18 crore on the island which attracts a lot of visitors,” he said. The island will have facilities for trekking, sit-outs, viewing galleries, interesting pergolas and resting benches, out- door restaurants, performances, overnight camping, etc. Speaking on Fish Jetty at Mallet Bunder harbour that normally handles more than 700 trawlers per day and around 900 trawlers on peak days, he said, “This may soon increase to 1,300. We are planning to develop a fishing harbour to decrease the congestion under the Sagarmala Project. We are planning to start this work in 2022 and we aim to finish it in two years.” The project is fully funded by Sagarmala and Fisheries Department, GoI to cater to increased demand from fishermen community. In addition to the above, a third chemical berth is being constructed at Pirpau which is funded by Sagarmala and have capacity addition of 2 MMTPA, displacement load of 72,500 T catering to handle chemicals including LPG. The project will be commissioned in March 2024. The project cost is Rs 161 Cr and 50% of the cost is shared by GoI under the Sagarmala funding. The projects that got completed under Sagarmala  include, 5th Oil Berth at Jawahar which got commissioned on January 30, 2021, Redevelopment and Facelift of Indira Dock, Construction of Passenger Boat Landing Jetty at Kanhoji Angre Island, Development of Domestic Cruise Terminal, Offshore Container Terminal (Automobile Hub Export Terminal), Bunkering Terminal at Jawahar Dweep and Ship Repair Operations at 7 Indira Dock and Development of Hughes Dry Dock which will have world class ship repair facility at Mumbai and a floating dry dock. Some ambitious proposed port infrastructure development under Sagarmala projects include: Development of Marina at 5.02Ha at Prince Dock. The facility with an estimated cost of Rs 575 Cr in PPP mode will have 300 yachts. RPF bids for same are expected to be invited shortly and scheduled commercial operation is expected to start from March 2027. The ropeway between Sewri and Elephenta in Mumbai Harbour will be the worlds’ longest ropeway over sea (approx 8 kms) with all required infrastructure at both terminal ends. Development of Ecological and Cultural Park at Sewri is expected to ensure protection and enhancement of historical heritage area including Sewree Fort and also provide sustainable socio- economic and financial model for the project. Implementation of the Dedicated Goods line between Wadala and Kurla will help evacuate seamless port traffic 24x7. Amongst the ongoing projects, the Tank Farm reclaimed area of 13.5 Ha at JD 5 created using excavated rock material of Mumbai Metro, will be used for storage of crude oil having capacity of 3.6 lakhs. With reclamation expected to complete by December 2022, it will be handed over to oil PSUs for setting up crude oil tankages. The Floating Storage and Regasification Unit being set up at the cost of Rs 2,600 Cr on PPP mode is scheduled for commercial operation in June 2025. The floating LNG terminal will transfer LNG to storage tanks to convert into gas through regasification unit and then transfer it through submarine pipelines connecting to the existing GAIL pipeline grid at Uran. All said projects by Mumbai Port Authority under Sagarmala will cost Rs 8757.81 Cr and expected to generate employment opportunities, add to maritime economy enhance tourism and allied industries.                              Sagarmala is an ambitious national initiative of the Ministry of Shipping, GoI, to bring about a steep change in India’s logistics sector performance by unlocking full potential of India’s coastline and waterways. Sagarmala aspires to reduce logistics costs for EXIM and domestic cargo leading to overall cost savings of Rs 35,000 Cr to Rs 40,000 Cr per annum focusing on the concept of port-led development. The Sagarmala scheme encompasses projects worth Rs. 5.48 lakh crore, out of which 194 projects worth Rs. 99,000 crore have been completed and 217 projects worth Rs. 2.12 lakh crore are under implementation. 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Mumbai International Cruise Terminal to be commissioned by July 2024

The Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, touted to be the iconic sea cruise terminal coming up at BPX-Indira Dock, is expected to be commissioned by July 2024. The terminal will have a capacity of handling 200 ships and 1 million passengers per annum. Out of the total project cost of INR 495 crore, INR 303 crores will be incurred by Mumbai Port Authority and the remaining by private operators. 

Information regarding the same was given by the Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority,  Rajiv Jalota, while addressing the media in Mumbai on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the occasion of completion of seven years of Sagarmala - Government of India’s flagship programme for port-led development of the nation.

The first-of-its-kind iconic sea cruise terminal in India with a total construction area of 4.15 lakh sq. ft. will have 22 Elevators, 10 Escalators and multi-storied car parking for 300 cars. Two cruise ships will be able to berth at a time on the dock.

Jalota said that domestic and international cruising is expected to be the main activity at Mumbai Port in the coming days. He said that the Mumbai Port Authority is laying a special focus on cruise tourism, passenger transportation and ship repair.  The chairperson informed that a Cruise Conference is being planned to showcase India as a cruise destination, with an aim  to establish ports like Mumbai, Goa, Kochi and ports on the east coast as cruise hubs of the nation.”

Besides this, he also added that the Kanhoji Angre Lighthouse Development project will also be completed by March 2023, whereby visitors will be able to enjoy with facilities like trekking, sit-outs, viewing galleries, interesting pergolas and resting benches, out- door restaurants, performances, overnight camping, etc. 

Moreover, officials are also planning to begin the work on Mallet Bunder expansion in 2022 and finish it by 2024. As per reports, Mallet Bundar harbour normally handles more than 700 trawlers per day and around 900 trawlers on peak days.

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