Mumbai to be developed as hub of cruise tourism

Apart from a quiet evening walk, soon you could also enjoy water sports near Marine Drive in Mumbai. The government aims to develop Marine Drive as one of the world's top water sports destination with events like Formula 1 racing and Grand Prix happening at regular intervals.

To boost cruise tourism in the country, the state plans to develop Mumbai as the hub of cruise tourism in the country, under which areas like Marine Drive, KanhojiAngre Island, Mandwa, Alibaug and Vijaydurg, would be developed as attractive tourist destinations.

The government plans to develop water sports activities around the Marine Drive area, where events like Ferrari Formula 1 and Grand Prix will also be organised.


"In order to attract tourists, water sports activities are being planned around the Marine Drive area. Events like Ferrari Formula 1 and Grand Prix are also on the anvil. Mandwa will be developed as a Wellness Destinations with facilities for activities like Yoga and Meditation to be developed in land belonging to Mumbai Port," the ministry of shipping said in a release.

"Restaurants and other tourist attractions will be developed in the Mumbai Port area," the release added.

"Bollywood will be allowed to shoot at the Mumbai Port. Travel agencies will publicize Mumbai-Goa cruise and the Floating Restaurant at Gateway of India and GirgaumChowpatty as tourist attractions for people of Mumbai and outside. Mumbai will also be highlighted among foreigners as an attractive wedding destination," it said.