Along with golden and intoxicating beaches, Goa has long and wide beautiful
rivers and scenic lakes making Goa an ideal location for long and languid
river cruises. River cruises have become major tourist attractions, giving a
boost to the tourism industry. Today the thriving river cruise industry in
Goa is increasingly becoming bigger.
Select from the number of options available such as daytime, sunset or
moonlit river cruises, to make your tour to Goa a memorable one. Have
dinner, while you sail out into the sea passing through the beautiful Goa
coastline or relax, while listening to music on the evening cruise and have
a chance of spotting dolphins or crocodiles.
Goa Tourism Development Corporation Limited (GTDC Ltd.) has introduced
various cruises, namely, Dolphin Fantasy, Pearl of the Orient and Backwater
Thrills to Savoi Verem on board Poseidon, a newly acquired 24-seater
fibreglas luxury launch. Schedule of the cruises is given as below:
Sunset Cruise
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sundown Cruise
Time: 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Full Moon Cruise
Time: 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Dinner available on board at extra cost
Pleasure Cruise
This cruise includes visits to St. Thomas Church of Aldona and Old Fort of
Khorjuvem.
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dolphin Fantasy Cruise:-
Takes you on a trip to watch the dark graceful water beauties in playful
mood. Besides to sight closely the headlands jutting out into the sea
crowned on either side by Raj Bhavan, Aguada Fort and Reis Magos.
Days of operation: On every Monday only.
Timings: From 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.
Pearl of the Orient:-
A blend of natural and cultural heritage - a memorial cruise walking tour
of Old Goa.
Days of operation: On every Saturday.
Timings: From 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Backwater Thrills:-
Savoi Verem. A cruise along the riverside tip of Dr. Salim Ali's Bird
Sanctuary, Divar island and cover the river coast line along Pilgao,
Khandola, Amona, Betki and dock at Savoi-Verem village to sniff through the
spicy world, juicy fruits, exotic trees and medicinal herbs at Savoi Verem
plantation and experience the typical Goan Hindu lunch.
Days of operation: On every Tuesday and Friday.
Timings: From 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
