Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal through virtual means during Saturday's maritime event in Gujarat's Bhavnagar. The ceremony represented a significant achievement for both the Mumbai Port Authority and India's expanding cruise industry. Officials report that post-pandemic tourism has reached approximately 250,000 passengers with 100 vessel arrivals each year. The terminal supports the government's Cruise Bharat Mission, which began in September 2024 under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. Mumbai Port Authority developed this facility to meet international standards and strengthen India's position in global cruise markets.
The Rs 556-crore project transformed a former 25,000-square-foot terminal into India's largest cruise facility spanning 415,000 square feet. This modern terminal can process one million passengers annually while accommodating five vessels at once. The development aligns with national plans to modernize cruise infrastructure across the country. During the event, authorities signed agreements for establishing a major shipbuilding cluster in Maharashtra. Several union ministers and ministry officials attended this maritime development celebration.
The Rs 556-crore project transformed a former 25,000-square-foot terminal into India's largest cruise facility spanning 415,000 square feet. This modern terminal can process one million passengers annually while accommodating five vessels at once. The development aligns with national plans to modernize cruise infrastructure across the country. During the event, authorities signed agreements for establishing a major shipbuilding cluster in Maharashtra. Several union ministers and ministry officials attended this maritime development celebration.
