Planning for Sailing in Mumbai? Alibag is the perfect weekend getaway for any Mumbaikar and people living nearby the city.
It is close, easy to travel to, HAS A BEACH and overall it is a great location.
Here in Mumbai, we are surrounded by the sea and have beaches. But, we are not able to enjoy them to the fullest. They are overcrowded, full of tourists, and not pleasant.
But Alibag has many beaches that can be thoroughly enjoyed, making it a perfect getaway.
It is not at all far from Mumbai, so, it is ideal for a road trip.
But you can also sail from the Gateway of India to Alibag for an enjoyable adventure.
It is something you don’t usually get to do and proves to be a fantastic experience.
(P.S. If you’re lucky enough, you can also spot dolphins while you’re sailing.)
Plus, there are so many ways you can sail. Therefore, you can fit it into the budget you have and the experience you want.
You can sail luxuriously or on budget-friendly ferries. There are air-conditioned ferries or open-air ones. There are so many options!
The ferries and boats are usually clean and spacious too.
Some boats even have the facility to carry your vehicle, further making it easier to travel in Alibag with the comfort of your own vehicle.
Sailing in Mumbai is a must and will allow you to do something different and out of the blue.
You sure can drive there. But, by sailing, you get to enjoy the waters, see the Mumbai skyline from afar and create new memories.
Not to mention, you also save loads of time on travel.
When is it the best time to sail?
You can sail for most of the year.
The ferries and boats are functioning throughout, except during monsoon.
There are some exceptions of boats that even operate during the monsoons.
These ferries are available from 7 am to 7 pm.
The recommended time to sail is in the winters.
From November to February is perfect as the weather is good.
But even for the summers, there are air-conditioned boats that will protect you from the harsh summer heat.
Where do ferries and boats sail to?
Most of the ferries and boats will halt at the Mandwa Port. It is 19km away from Alibag’s city center. From here, you can take the Mandwa-Alibag bus that will take you to the center in 30 minutes.
As mentioned earlier, you can sail from Mumbai with a couple of different boats and ferries. Here are some of them:
Ro-Ro or M2M (Mumbai 2 Mandwa) Ferry
Unlike other ferries and boats, Ro-Ro is operational even during monsoons.
It takes you from Mumbai to Mandwa in just 15 minutes or less. And it has a capacity of 500 passengers.
The best part about sailing with Ro-Ro is that you don’t need to leave your vehicle behind. You can load your car or motorbike on the ferry. This ferry has a capacity of 150 vehicles.
They also allow pets on board!
They have amazing facilities on-board such as an AC lounge, outdoor seating, cafeteria, washrooms, first aid and they also take safety measures.
They release their sailing schedule every now or so. You can visit https://m2mferries.com/ for more information on the current schedule.
The cost is:
- Per person in Rs. 300,
- Rs. 200 for two-wheelers
- Rs. 800 to Rs. 1200 for cars (depending on the size of the vehicle)
Sail on a Yacht
If not to traveling to Alibag or anywhere else, you can take just a ride as well.
Sailing in the Mumbai Harbour, on a yacht, is known to be very calm and serene (especially during the sunset).
A yacht is all about enjoying. Beautiful sunsets, dolphins, and music you like.
You can take a 2-hour ride on the yacht.
You can even ask for it to be decorated with balloons, have cake and fruit champagne for celebrating any special event.
This activity is a memorable one that can be enjoyed with friends and family.
Hire on Speed Boat
A speed boat can take you from the Gateway of India to the Mandwa Port near Alibag in just 20 minutes.
This is the fastest way to get to Alibag. There are various companies through which you can book a speed boat.
UberBOAT is one way. You can book an UberBOAT through the Uber app. It services between the Gateway of India, Mandwa (Alibag), and Elephanta caves.
The price varies from Rs. 5,700 to Rs. 9,500 depending on the size of the speedboat. It can have from 6 to 10+ passengers on-board.
With these, you can sail privately with your friends and family.
In Conclusion
If you want to travel or just experience sailing, then there are many different ways to do it in Mumbai. It is an experience that one must-have. It is a freeing adventure to sail.
Contact us at Alibag Hospitality for more information on sailing at good deals, affordable prices, and ideal timings.
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