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Sailing Yacht
5 Pax Sailing Boat
A small private sailboat from the Gateway of India that runs purely on wind once under way.
Mumbai
1 / 20From
₹5,000
Whole boat, 2-hour slot · ₹2,000/hr retail rate
See timings and slot optionsIncludes captain, crew, fuel for the standard route and life jackets for all guests.
Book this boat
- Guests
- 5
- Length
- 21 ft
- Cabins
- 0
- Crew
- 1
- Guests
- 5
- Length
- 21 ft
- Cabins
- 0
- Crew
- 1
On board
About the 5 Pax Sailing Boat
This is Bluewhale's XS 63, a 21-foot open boat for up to five guests. With the engine off while sailing, it is the choice when the sail itself is the point of the trip. Couples book it for dates and proposals, and families pick it when a large yacht would be too much.
Meet the crew at Jetty No. 5, opposite the main entrance of the Taj Mahal Palace, 15 minutes before your slot and with government photo ID. A motorboat takes around 15 minutes each way to reach the boat, leaving about 90 minutes of sailing in a two-hour booking.
Wear light clothes, a cap, sunglasses and flat non-slip shoes, and bring ID, sunscreen and water. You don't need to swim or know how to sail: life jackets fit children from about three years old, and the skipper handles the boat. The 5–7pm slot is the most requested, and sunset time moves by over an hour during the year.
Slots and timings
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
1.5 hr private sailing · 30 min transfer, both ways
₹5,000
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
1.5 hr private sailing · 30 min transfer, both ways
₹5,000
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
1.5 hr private sailing · 30 min transfer, both ways
₹5,000
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
1.5 hr private sailing · 30 min transfer, both ways
₹5,000
Inclusions
- Mineral water
- Basic decor — occasion banner and colour frills at the bow
- Ice with ice box
Add-ons
- Weekend and public holiday slots — ₹500 extra per booking
- Cake on board — ₹950
- Flower bouquet on board — ₹850
Whole-boat pricing for up to 5 guests, the same on every slot. Alcohol is not allowed on this vessel.
What's on board
- Private sailboat & skipper
- Motorboat transfer, both ways
- Life jackets for every guest
- Mineral water
- Cuddy cabin for shade & storage
- Open deck seating
Good to know
- A two-hour minimum applies on weekends and public holidays, and one hour midweek.
- The vessel licence sets guest capacity, and it can't be exceeded.
- The charter season runs from October to May. The monsoon stops operations.
- Weather cancellations called by the coast guard are rescheduled free.
Specifications
- Builder
- XS Marine
- Length overall
- 21 ft
- Layout
- Open deck, cuddy cabin below
- Propulsion
- Sail only — no engine while sailing
- Guest capacity
- 5 guests
- Home port
- Gateway of India, Mumbai
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Questions
5 Pax Sailing Boat: common questions
What people ask before booking this boat. If yours isn't here, message us and a real person will answer.
What does it cost to charter 5 Pax Sailing Boat?
₹5,000 for the whole boat on a 2-hour slot, at any time of day. Weekends and public holidays cost ₹500 more. Extras are quoted separately.
Where does 5 Pax Sailing Boat leave from?
From the Gateway of India in Colaba. Arrive 15 minutes before your slot. The exact jetty and reporting time are confirmed the day before.
What is included in the 5 Pax Sailing Boat price?
Captain and crew, fuel for the standard route, life jackets for everyone and the sound system. Catering, bar, decor, water sports and extra hours are quoted and confirmed before you pay.
How many guests can 5 Pax Sailing Boat take?
Up to 5. The coast guard licence sets this limit and it can't be exceeded, so please count children and infants in your number.
Do I need sailing experience?
No. A qualified skipper sails throughout. You can ask questions, and may take the helm for a while if the skipper judges conditions suitable.
Where do we meet, and how do we reach the boat?
At Jetty No. 5, across the road from the Taj Mahal Palace main entrance in Colaba. A motorboat then takes around 15 minutes each way, which is why a two-hour slot gives about 90 minutes of sailing.
What is the minimum booking?
Two hours on weekends and public holidays, and one hour midweek. Island and full-day trips are quoted as packages.
What if the weather is bad on our date?
If the coast guard stops sailing or the captain judges it unsafe, your charter moves to another date at no cost. That decision is made on safety grounds only.
Can we bring food, a cake or decorations?
Outside food and a cake are generally fine, and we confirm this for each boat. Alcohol rules depend on the vessel and the permits on the day, so check before you buy any.
How early should we book?
Weekdays can often be arranged within the same week. Weekends, sunset slots and December need two to three weeks' notice.
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Hold the 5 Pax Sailing Boat?
Share your date and we'll confirm if she's free, usually within the hour.