Although all the tourists coming to Goa experience a
unique and wonderful party cruises but still there are a few river cruises
that will keep you remembering this place again and again. A few star
cruises are the major attraction that brings a large number of tourists to
take on with the cruises on offer in Goa. If you're on a trip to Goa, don't
ever miss the opportunity of enjoying in a river cruise. The river cruises
of Goa will lead you amidst the beautiful surroundings along with the golden
sands of beaches. Cruises have emerged as one of the major attractions in
the present times. With the ultra-modern lifestyle of today, you hardly get
any time to explore natural beauty around you. Cruises in Goa have come up
as another option for the tourists coming to Goa to forget the worries of
their lives. These cruises in Goa India not only give a good time to the
tourists, but also help them in uniting with the serenity of the nature
elements. The various cruises are listed below for your comfort.
River Cruise Options
Sunset Cruise
A one hour trip that costs 100 Rs per person. It holds various cultural
programmes including dances like Dekni Temple Dance, the Fugdi Dance and the
Corredinho Dance. Sight-seeing is also a part of this cruise.
Sundown Cruise
It is also approximately one hour trip which starts at 7:15 pm and ends by
8:15 pm. You 'll be lucky enough to enjoy the beauty of nature at this
cruise too.,
Full Moon Cruise
This cruise gives charm you by the magnificent view of shimmering moon. The
cruise begins by 5.30 in the evening and continues upto 10.30 in the night.
This two hour trip charges Rs 150 per person.
Pleasure Cruise
Pleasure Cruise is a long trip which starts off by 10.00 am and ends at
3.00 pm. The trip includes exciting visits to St. Thomas Church of Aldona
and Old Fort of Khorjuvem. This musical cruise charges include welcome soft
drink and lunch at Goan House.
Dolphin Fantasy Cruise
Dolphin Fantasy Cruise strarts from Panjim Jetty and passes from various
attractions of Goa. Dolphin Fantasy Cruise operates once in a week only on
Mondays between 9.30 am to 11.00 am.
Santa Monica
Santa Monica is operated by Goa Tourism Development Corporation. It will
take you on an exciting river cruise every evening across the Mandovi river.
Santa Monica can hold approximately 200 people in a trip together. In your
trip, you can enjoy the various cultural programmes performed by the local
artists. If you wish to drink and merry along with this cruise, you are free
to do that as, you can pamper yourself with exotic drinks, as well as,book
Santa Monica for throwing parties. But, keep in mind that you'll be charged
on an hourly basis.
Sea Cruises
Another way of entertaining yourself is through sea cruises. With waters of
Arabian Sea washing the fringes of Goa, sea cruises have become a star
attraction among the tourists arriving here. They re enjoyed utmost if you
prefer taking them from Mumbai and then head towards Goa. They continue
for3-4 nights. Apart from this you can opt for some small cruises that start
from Goa itself.
