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Yachting in Mumbai: the complete guide
Where charters leave from, what a day looks like, what it costs, and how the season works.
5 September 2025 · 1 min read
A working port with heavy traffic and a four-month monsoon closure doesn't sound like a yachting city. Yet it has become one of the more interesting things to do in Mumbai.
Departure points
Nearly all charters leave from the Gateway of India, where a tender takes about ten minutes to reach the yacht. Bandra Bandstand handles some evening trips, and Belapur suits the eastern suburbs.
What a charter looks like
A crew member meets you at the jetty and the tender takes you out. After that, it depends on what you booked.
- Sunset cruise — 2 hours, the most booked, leaving about ninety minutes before sunset
- Elephanta day cruise — 4 to 6 hours, with an anchored stop near the island
- Harbour charter — 2 to 3 hours, staying close to the city for parties and shoots
Cost
Rates run from roughly ₹11,900 an hour for a smaller boat to ₹30,000+ for a flagship, per boat. That usually covers captain, crew, fuel and life jackets, with catering, decor and water sports on top.
Season
October to May. Avoid anyone offering July trips. December to February is calmest and busiest, so book sunset slots two to three weeks ahead.
Getting started
Send your day, time and group size. Most operators, including us, reply within the hour.
