Now, Mumbaikars can enjoy the experience of cruise as domestic cruise terminal of Mumbai Port Trust is ready and soon Mumbai to Goa cruise service will start.

According to officials, private operator of this cruise service is just waiting for permission from govt, but infrastructure is completely ready from Mumbai Port Trust's side.

"We have developed the domestic cruise terminal building. Operator is yet to get few permission and also delivery of vessel which operator has ordered from abroad got delayed. But we are hopeful that soon first Domestic cruise will start from Mumbai to Goa," said Sanjay Bhatia, chairman Mumbai Port Trust.

This cruise will operate from Mumbai to Murmagaon in Goa on alternate day. On this cruise there will be in house entertainment, infinity swimming pool, restaurant, cafe, bar. This cruise will also be having an open deck for passengers to enjoy the evening view. The cruise will take at least 14 hours from Mumbai to reach at Marmagaon.

The cruise will sail along the 5 nautical miles of costline so that passengers can enjoy views of coastal villages along the Konkan and Goa coast line. This would be the first domestic cruise. In case of rough sea, cruise could be used as floating restaurant. Rate of ticket is yet to get decided.

Along with the domestic cruise terminal, Mumbai Port Trust is going to start 'RoPex' service from Mumbai to Mandva (Alibag). Then main feature of this services would be that passengers can take their vehicles inside this boat and travel. This will not only reduce the travel time, but also save fuel. This will bring tourist places in Raigad district much closer to Mumbai. Also people who wish to travel from south Mumbai to Goa can save at least 2-and-half-hour of their journey by this RoPex service. They can get down at Mandva in Alibag and start journey towards Goa.

"We are starting the RoPex service which will help to reduce time of commuters who want to travel to Goa by road. This will also boost tourism in Raigad," said Sanjay Bhatia, chairman Mumbai Port Trust.

Port trust is also developing the area near domestic cruise terminal. They are planning to create waterfront, marina, sea facing open restaurant for all. Mumbai Port Trust believes that this development can fetch more tourist to east coast of the city. In near future, Mumbai port trust is planning to start floating restaurant on east cost which will be open for public.