Yacht in Mumbai
Looking for information on booking a yacht in Mumbai from Gateway of India? You have come to the right place. This detailed information guide has all the details you need to know before booking a yacht for an adventurous and pleasant sailing experience in Mumbai.
Leisurekart offers the best yachts for sailing experiences in Mumbai at Gateway of India. Whether you are looking to book a romantic sunset sailing date or a fun time together on a yacht with your group of friends, a birthday surprise on a yacht or a simple evening sailing experience, we’ve got a yacht for you. Going sailing on a yacht in Mumbai is among the most popular things to do in Mumbai for those looking to spend some quality time with their loved ones.
Top 10 Sailing Yachts in Mumbai
A variety of yachts are available for sailing tours at Gateway of India, Mumbai. Below is a list of the most frequently booked and popular ones you can consider. These yachts are ideal for couples, families and small groups.
Yacht in Mumbai - Recommended for Couples
Seabird sailboat, XS 63 sailboat, Macgregor 26 yacht and Fareast 26 yacht are ideal for couples. These boats and yachts are ideal for couples as they are spacious enough for 2 people for a comfortable sailing experience.
Seabird and XS 63 are open deck sailboats with comfortable seating space, while Macgregor 26 and Fareast 26 have an open deck as well as a private cabin.
Yacht in Mumbai - Timings
Below are the timings for boating at Gateway of India, Mumbai. Leisure boating is open from 07:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Morning
07:00 AM to 09:00 AM (most popular)
09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Afternoon
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Evening
04:00 PM to 06:00 PM (most popular)
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (most popular)
Night*
08:00 PM to 10:00 PM (*Available only on selected yachts)
Location and Address
The meeting point for private yacht rides at Gateway of India is Jetty No. 5, which is located opposite the entrance of Taj Hotel in Colaba. Below is the address of the jetty.
Google Map location link: https://goo.gl/maps/SvKdsa6syQprZmkD7
Address:
Jetty No. 5,
Opposite Main Entrance of Taj Hotel,
Near Gateway of India,
Colaba,
Mumbai – 4000 01
Yacht in Mumbai - Add-Ons
Balloon decoration = Rs. 300 (approx. 20 balloons)
Cake = Rs. 700 (It is a half kg chocolate truffle cake from Theobroma)
Flower bouquet = Rs. 500 (approx. 25 roses)
Sunset Sailing on a Yacht in Mumbai
If you are looking to watch the sunset while sailing on a yacht in Mumbai, you could book the evening time slots between 4 pm to 6 pm.
In winter (November to February), sunset happens early and hence 4 pm to 6 pm is an ideal time slot to catch the sunset. In summer (March to May), sunset happens post 4 pm and the ideal time slot is 6 pm to 8 pm.
Romantic Couple Date on a Yacht in Mumbai
Go Sailing With Family
Go Sailing With Family
Celebrate Anniversary on a Yacht in Mumbai
Celebrate Birthday on a Yacht in Mumbai
FAQs
Yes. You can carry eatables with you. We recommend you to carry finger food / light snacks like chips sandwiches, biscuits etc. which you can comfortably munch while enjoying the sailing experience.
Yes. You can carry a cake with you and cut it while sailing.
No. We do not serve or sell food or eatables on the yacht.
The sailing venue is opposite the entrance of Taj Hotel at Gateway of India. Below is the address.
Jetty No. 5,
Opposite Main Entrance of Taj Hotel,
Near Gateway of India,
Colaba,
Mumbai – 4000 01
The address, and all related details will also be sent to you via email and WhatsApp after you make a booking.
No. Alcohol, wine, champagne etc. is not allowed.
No. We do not serve alcohol on the yacht.
On-the-spot booking and payment is not possible. Advance booking is mandatory.
Morning and afternoon slots: Book at least 2 to 5 days prior.
Evening slots: Book at least 5 to 7 days prior.
Weekend slots: Book at least 7 to 10 days prior.
You can also make a booking on the same day or 1 day prior. It all depends on availability of the yacht you wish to book. If at the time you decide to book, the yacht is available, you can pay and book it.
Morning
07:00 AM to 09:00 AM (most popular)
09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Afternoon
02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Evening
04:00 PM to 06:00 PM (most popular)
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (most popular)
Night*
08:00 PM to 10:00 PM (*Available only on selected yachts)
The total booking duration is 2 hours. In these 2 hours, the sailing duration is approx. 1 hour 30 minutes. So, 1 hour 30 minutes is the time you will spend on the booked yacht.
30 minutes are kept aside for travelling from the shore to the yacht and then after sailing, from the yacht back to the shore.
No. The minimum booking duration for sailing in Mumbai is 2 hours. The actual sailing time is approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.
This is the recommended time duration for a good sailing experience overall. Less than 1 hour 30 minutes feels incomplete and more than this feels a bit tiring.
On small sailboats and yachts, we usually do not recommend you to book for 3 or 4 hours as it may make you feel a little dizzy. 1 hour and 30 minutes of sailing time is just ideal for a good sailing experience. However, you can book for longer duration at an additional cost.
Yes. There will be a trained and experienced sailor on the yacht to sail the yacht for you.
You will sail approximately 1.2 km to 2.5 km out into the open sea. You will not be seen from the shore from Gateway of India.
Knowing how to swim is not mandatory for sailing cruises in Mumbai. You will be given a lifejacket to wear.
You will get a beautiful view of the Gateway of India and Taj hotel as you begin. You will pass by the boats and yachts parked in the Mumbai harbour as you sail out into the open sea. The view of the shore from the sea is truly magnificent. You will get a view of the lighthouses (Sunk Rock light house, Dolphin light house, Prongs light house), structures built in the middle of the sea (Oyster Rock and Middle Ground) and if you are lucky, you may also spot dolphins!
- 1 hour 30 minutes private sailing with a qualified sailor
- Motorboat ride from the shore to the yacht
- Motorboat ride from the yacht to the shore
- Mineral water
- Life jackets to use on the boat
- The prices mentioned above are on a per yacht basis. It is NOT the per person price.
- For the mentioned price, the entire yacht is booked exclusively for your group.
- It is a private booking. You will not be sharing the yacht with other groups / people.
For birthdays / anniversaries, we can decorate the yacht with balloons, get a cake and flower bouquet. Prices for the same are given below.
Balloon decoration: Rs. 300
Cake (half kg eggless chocolate cake): Rs. 700
Flower bouquet (approx. 10 roses): Rs. 300
Flower bouquet (approx. 20 roses): Rs. 500
You have to reach the sailing venue (Jetty No. 5) just 15 minutes prior to your booking start time.
For example, if you book the 4:00 pm to 06:00 pm slot, your reporting time will be 03:45 pm
You will get to go sailing even if you reach late by some time. However, please note that the sailing time is not extended beyond your booking end time.
We do not provide assistance with parking vehicles at the sailing venue.
There is a pay and park service in the lanes around Taj Hotel. You will have to find parking on your own and then walk to the sailing venue (Jetty No. 5).
Once your plan is finalised (decided which yacht you wish to book, date and time slot), you will have to make payment to confirm the booking.
Payment can be done via bank transfer (NEFT / IMPS), UPI, Google Pay, credit card, debit card and net banking. We will share our company bank details / online payment link with you via email or WhatsApp.
Once the payment reflects in our account, the booking confirmation and related details will be sent to you via email and WhatsApp.
