Soon, you will be able to hop onto a cruise ship and travel from Mumbai to Bali

The government is working on a cruise route from Mumbai to Bali in Indonesia. Nitin Gadkari, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, said that to promote cruise tourism, the government is working on the said cruise route that will be made viable via Kochi, and Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Referring to this move, the minister said, “I have met a minister from Indonesia. We have initiated the idea of having cruise from Mumbai to Andaman Nicobar via Goa and Kochi. The ships can go up to Bali, Indonesia. Indians usually visit Singapore or Bangkok. They can go there directly or cruise from Mumbai.” He also stated that norms regarding seaplane operations will be finalised soon.

The minister mentioned that the motive behind this move is to promote cruise tourism in the country. As per available records, a lot of Indian tourists visit Singapore to enjoy cruise holidays. With the implementation of this process, it is expected that it will turn into a big tourist attraction.
Regarding the seaplane tourism initiative, Mr Gadkari also mentioned that Air Traffic Control authorities have formalised all the rules. Things will likely get finalised this month. He further stressed on the fact that a meeting of tourism and travel operators have been also organised in Mumbai to come up with a definitive roadmap regarding the development of cruise industry along the Western coast.
It is expected that this initiative by the government will actually prove to be a major draw for both Indian and international tourists.