Mumbai to Goa by Ship

Travelling from Mumbai to Goa by Ship is theoretically possible as both Mumbai and Goa are located in the coastal region of India, and on the shores of the Arabian sea.

This journey from Mumbai to Goa by sea can be undertaken by means of a boat, a private yaught or catamaran, ferry service, or by any ordinary or luxury ship, that travels on the Mumbai-Goa sea route.

The Star Luxury Cruise Ship - started in 2005, stopped operations soon.
The Star Cruise company earlier operated the 'SuperStar Libra' Mumbai to Goa cruise ships. They had started operations in the year 2005, but soon they winded up operations.

Mumbai to Goa cruise ship - Blue Ocean Luxury Cruise Ship - in the news.

It was reported in Nov-2010, that the 'Blue Ocean Cruises', a European cruise company, had started its operations in India with its vessel (ship) the MV OceanLife, and that this ship would be available for a Mumbai to Goa cruise. The reports also said that this cruise ship will make two trips every week, and later on would increase the frequency of trips.

This Blue Ocean Cruise - Mumbai to Goa ship had 231 cabins including 35 suites, and several ultra-modern amenities such as Gaming Zone, Kids Zone, Casino, Spa and Wellness centre, Shopping Arena, Pool Bar, Lounge, and Chill Out Zone. The Cruise Liner Ship also had a meeting room facility that could accomodate 200 people.

The report further said that this cruise holiday that included travelling from Mumbai to Goa by Ship, would include visits to the famous Calangute beach, and to Panaji.

The report further stated that the fare/cost of this Luxury Cruise from Mumbai to Goa by Ship would be around 3000 to 9900 per person per night.

The demand for cruise tourism in India is steadily on the rise, and with more and more people now wanting to take the experience of travelling from Mumbai to Goa by Ship, this cruise has the potential to become one of the biggest attractions for both Mumbai and Goa.

On its first voyage, the MV Oceanlife however developed cracks in its hull, after which the passengers and crew were guided back safely to the Mormugao port, and the ship went for repairs.

There are no reports thereafter of the cruise services being started again.
So currently Mumbai-Goa cruises are not available.

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Mumbai to Goa Airlines

There are several Airlines that have daily flights to go from Mumbai to Goa.
Some such Airline Carriers having Mumbai to Goa flights are listed below:

SpiceJet Airline,
Air India,
Go Air (Go Airlines),
Jet Airways,
Jet Lite,
Kingfisher Airlines,
IndiGo Airlines

Travelling from Mumbai to Goa by Air - a quick look a the salient features

• The Mumbai to Goa Air distance is 406.32 kms.

• Time taken to travel from Mumbai to Goa by air is around 1 hour.

• The Mumbai to Goa Airline tickets are usually in the range of Rs. 3000 to Rs.4000. Several of the airlines offer great deals on flights, and almost all of them have online air ticket booking facility.

• Mumbai to Goa flights operated by these airlines start from the Chhatrapati Shivaji airport at Santacruz in Mumbai, and land at the Dabolim airport at Goa. (Dabolim is 29kms. away from Panaji which is the capital city of Goa)

• Generally for Mumbai to Goa, airlines have flights that start from 5AM in the early morning to about 6PM in the evening.

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Mumbai to Goa Air distance

The Mumbai to Goa air distance (straight line distance) is 406.32 km (252.48 miles).

• There are several airlines that operate daily flights from Mumbai to Goa, such as Go Air, IndiGo, Jet Lite, Spice Jet, Air India, Kingfisher Airlines, and Jet Airways.

• The time taken to cover this distance of 406 kms between Mumbai to Goa, by air, is around 1 hour.

• All the flights coming from Mumbai and reaching Goa, land at the Dabolim airport in Goa, which is at a distance of 29kms from Panaji which is the capital city of Goa.

• The Mumbai to Goa air fare is usually around 3000 to 4000 Rs.

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Air Tickets from Mumbai to Goa

If you are planning to travel from Mumbai to Goa by air, then you can avail from the attractive deals on Air tickets from Mumbai to Goa that are offered by several tour operators, both online and offline.

Generally the cost of air tickets from Mumbai to Goa direct flights ranges from Rs. 3000 to Rs. 4000/- as on today. This air ticket cost depends on the airlines you are choosing, and preferred class of travel. Also if you get a flight that goes to Goa via Hyderabad, or via Bangalore, then the air ticket cost can be much higher.

These air ticket rates vary over time and with season. The Goa tourism peak season is during Christmas and New Year. However in general, if you are booking your Mumbai to Goa air tickets well in advance then you can avail of the best air fare deals and cheapest air ticket rates.


How to Save money on Air Tickets:

If you know the dates when you would be travelling to Goa and the date of coming back to Mumbai, then you can do some savings on the air ticket costs, by booking round trip tickets from Mumbai to Goa and back instead of one-way tickets.

Other than booking round trip air tickets, several tour operators also offer discounts, if you book Hotels along with flights. By being choosy and checking with several tour operators you may be able to find the  best deals that combine stay at good hotels alongwith cheapest air tickets from Mumbai to Goa.


Mumbai to Goa Air travel - Quick look:

• Mumbai to Goa approximate air distance (straight line distance) is 406.32 km (252.48 miles)

• The time taken to travel from Mumbai to Goa by air is around 1 hour.

• The Mumbai to Goa air tickets cost usually ranges from Rs. 3000 to Rs. 4000 for direct flights.

• Some of the Airlines that offer Mumbai-to-Goa flights are: Go Air, Jet Lite, Spicejet, Air India, IndiGo, Kingfisher Airlines, and Jet Airways. Almost all of the airlines offer online booking facility for booking of air tickets.

• Mumbai-Goa direct flights start from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport at Santacruz in Mumbai and land at the Dabolim airport at Goa, which is 29 kms away from Panaji (Panjim) which is the capital of Goa.

• Mumbai to Goa airline flights are generally available from 5 AM in the morning to 6 P.M. in the evening as on today. These timings may change over time.

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Mumbai to Goa air fare

The Mumbai to Goa Air fare depends on the airlines you are choosing and the class in which you plan to travel.

There are various airlines that operate Mumbai to Goa flights such as:

Go Air
Jet Lite
Spice Jet
IndiGo
Jet Airways
Kingfisher
Air India

The cheapest Mumbai to Goa Air fare usually starts at Rs.2700 or so. The air fare varies over time, and with season. The general Mumbai to Goa air fare ranges from Rs. 3000 to 4000/- as on today.

This air fare range mentioned is for the direct Mumbai to Goa flights. However if you do not get a direct flight, and instead get a flight from Mumbai to Goa via Hyderabad or via Bangalore then the air fare ticket cost is much higher.

Several Airlines offer lucrative air fare deals, and if you are planning your trip in advance then you can find the best available deals. Generally if you are booking a round trip from Mumbai to Goa and back, then you can get good deals and savings on air fare tickets cost.

The flights start from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at Santacruz in Mumbai and land at Dabolim airport in Goa. The time taken to travel from Mumbai to Goa by air is around 1 hour.

About Mumbai:
Mumbai is India's financial capital and a major metro city. The main tourist attraction at Mumbai is the Gateway of India monument. Mumbai is also home to the famous Bollywood film industry.

About Goa:
Goa is the most frequented tourist destination in India. Goa is most famous for its beautiful white-sand beaches. Thousands of tourists visit Goa every year especially during the Christmas and New Year to enjoy the scenic natural beauty and the beaches of Goa.

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