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Goa Cruises

Goa Cruises, Goa

Cruises are a star attractions of Goa. There are river cruises as well as sea cruises options for you.

Cruises are definitely one of the best getaways one can have. The feeling of being in a luxury cruise ship while exploring the natural beauty of the sea is priceless. People who want to go on a cruise can check out various websites that offer cruise tours such as Cruiselinefans. People who loves exploring and going to places and at the same time enjoys being on a ship will surely love cruising in Goa. You can try going for a river cruise when you travel to this Indian state.
River Cruises

River Cruises on the Mandovi river is tremendously enjoyable experience which you should not miss out during your trip to Goa. Though there are a number of private operators running river cruises, the best way to enjoy the beauty of river Mandovi is to undertake a cruise conducted by the GTDC (Goa Tourism Development Corporation). There are variety of cruises for you to choose from - daytime, sunset and moonlight. Day cruises itself can be categorised into two types - the first one is down the Mandovi river into the Zuari bay while the second one is up the Mandovi to Aldona and a mineral water spring.

Santa Monica

Santa Monica, the luxury launch operated by GTDC, will take you on an exciting trip every evening on river Mandovi. Around 200 people can take a trip together and enjoy the various live cultural entertainment programme. Also, there is a bar which serves quality drinks to satisfy you. You can also book the Santa Monica for throwing special parties yourself. However, hourly charges have to be paid in this case. Cruise options available for you include

• Sun Set Cruise - A one hour trip that costs Rs 100 per person. Cultural entertainment programme include troupes performing the Dekni Temple Dance, the Fugdi Dance and the Corredinho Dance (Portuguese peasant dance). A bit of sightseeing during the cruise is also on offer and you come across Reis Magos Church the Reis Magos Fort, the Aguada Fort and the Cabo Raj Bhavan to name a few. The cruise departs everyday at 6 pm.
• Sun Down Cruise - This one starts off at 7. 15 in the evening and is also an hour's trip. Cultural entertainment programmes are the same as in the Sun Set Cruise.
• Full Moon Cruise/Special Cruise - This one gives you an opportunity to enjoy the excitement of cruise trip for a bit longer period. The trip carries on for a period of two hours and, as per its name, offers a brilliant chance to enjoy the glittering beauty of moon. The cruise begins by 5.30 in the evening and continues upto 10.30 in the night. Per person charges are 150.

The best part about these cruises are that for children below 6 years of age, you do not have to buy a ticket. You can look forward for a fun trip with a bit of cost saving as well.

Apart from these, there are other private operators that conduct river cruises with interesting themes. Like for instance, you can pick up a cruise that takes you to spot the crocodiles in the backwaters.

Star Cruises
Star Cruises is a prestigious name on an international basis that provides wonderful cruise options. Not operation at this moment for this location from may 2007