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Gateway of India → Mandwa Jetty, Alibaug

Mumbai to Alibaug by speedboat

By road, Alibaug takes three hours at best and far longer on a Friday evening. A speedboat takes twenty minutes, on your schedule, and drops you at Mandwa jetty where your car or taxi waits.

Crossing
20 minutes each way
Distance
≈ 9 nautical miles
Capacity
Up to 6 guests
From
₹7,500 one way

Pricing

What it costs

Prices cover the whole boat, for up to 6 guests. Fuel, skipper and safety gear are included.

One way

₹7,500

Gateway of India to Mandwa Jetty, Alibaug

Better value

Same-day return

₹13,500

Waiting time included

Indicative rates. The final price depends on date, timing and boat availability, and is confirmed in writing before any deposit.

What's included

  • Private boat with licensed skipper
  • Life jackets for every guest
  • Fuel for the standard route
  • Luggage space for a weekend bag per guest
  • Coordination with your onward taxi at Mandwa

Good to know

  • Departures run in daylight, and night crossings are restricted.
  • Taxis and pre-booked cars wait at Mandwa, and Alibaug town is about 30 minutes on.
  • Weekends and long weekends book out early, so give a few days' notice.
  • A same-day return usually costs less than two one-way charters.
  • Flag large luggage or sports gear when booking.

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Questions

Frequently asked

How long does it take?

About twenty minutes to Mandwa jetty, against three hours or more by road.

What does it cost?

Around ₹7,500 one way and ₹13,500 for a same-day return, per boat, with up to six guests.

Is it cheaper than the ferry?

No. The scheduled catamaran is far cheaper per person. You choose a speedboat for your own timing, your own group and no queue.

Does it run in the monsoon?

No. Crossings stop from roughly June to September, when the coast guard restricts small craft.

Are taxis available at Mandwa?

Yes, and we can pre-book a car. Alibaug town is about thirty minutes by road.

Private charter

Prefer a yacht from the Gateway?

These are private charters from the Gateway of India, not transfers on this route.

Mumbai to Alibaug, on your schedule.

Share your date, port and group size. We reply with options and a firm price, usually within the hour.