Angriya, India’s first luxury cruise ship, is all set for its inauguration on October 20 at Mumbai. Union minister for shipping Nitin Gadkari and Mahrashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis will flag-off the cruise which will operate between Mumbai and Goa. The commercial operations will, however, begin from October 24. Captain Nitin Dhond outside Angriya, India’s first luxury cruise ship. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo) The cruise will make four trips a week between the two ports, starting at 4.30pm on alternate days from Mumbai and reach Goa around 8am the next day. There will be no halts in between. A view of the control room at Angriya (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo) Named after the first Maratha Navy Admiral Kanhoji Angre and the Angria bank coral reef near Vijaydurg, the luxury ship has 104 rooms, divided into eight different categories. It has a dormitory, deluxe rooms and luxury suites . The dormitory has bunk beds, while rooms have single and double beds. The cruise has luxury rooms on the underwater level as well. A view of the luxury suite in Angriya (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo) In addition, Angriya has two restaurants, six bars, a swimming pool and an underwater-level spa. The Infinity pool on Angriya. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo) Preparations under way on board Angriya, Wednesday, October 17, 2018. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo) It can accommodate 399 passengers and will have 67 crew members including hospitality and marine crew. The kitchen at Angriya , India's first domestic cruise. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo) The ticket price ranges from Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000 depending on the room category with breakfast, dinner and snacks thrown in.<doc-sep>We’ve given you a virtual tour of Angriya, the newly-launched Mumbai-Goa cruise, and also answered all your questions about the journey. But there are some fun facts about the ship that you may otherwise miss out during your trip. Here are five: Angriya may look as good as new but it is, in fact, a 20-year-old Japanese vessel that once ferried passengers from Tokyo to the islands of Ogasawara. Inside, you’ll stumble upon some lovely details: Japanese signboards, a pastel-hued reading room and common loos with Japanese Washlets. But its Japanese make also meant that every single button in the control room had to be translated to English before it began its Indian operations. (Ouch!) The on-board lounge, called Fathom, was once used as a giant storage refrigerator. Now home to two bar stations, a dance floor and plenty of seating space, it is still the coolest place to be. A real-life anchor from Angriya’s early days is the proud centrepiece of the all-day restaurant, Ancora. The anchor is placed in front of a wall-sized collage, with photos depicting Goan sands of different colours and textures. There’s a reason why the on-board wellness centre is called the ‘Dry Dock Spa’. Dry-docking is the process where ships are taken to a service yard for repairs. They are brought into a narrow basin, the water is flooded out, and the submerged portions then undergo maintenance. Simply put, it’s the ship’s very own spa time. Yes, the cruise makes for a great holiday, but it is also equipped to meet your business needs. Angriya houses an informal boardroom (can be booked on board), that can comfortably seat 20 passengers. It’s named ID8, an abbreviation of Mumbai’s Indira Docks Jetty 8—the spot where the ship underwent its transformation.<doc-sep>The journey from Mumbai to Goa is now more fun and luxurious with the launch of India’s first domestic luxury cruise liner Angriya. The cruise, operating on the Mumbai-Goa sea route from last weekend, is a luxurious 7-deck, 131-meter long passenger ship built in Japan. Complete with bars, restaurants, swimming pool, spa and discotheque, the ship can accommodate about 400 passengers. The journey from Mumbai to Goa takes about 14 hours on this ship and also allows you to enjoy the beauty of both sunrise and sunset against the backdrop of the sea during the journey. View Full Image Angriya charges you Rs 2,000 per person for food during the trip. 5 things to know about the Mumbai-Goa cruise 1. Angriya is propelled by 2 powerful Pielstick 18PC 2-6 engines generating 27000 BHP, which can achieve a speed of 25 knots. Although length-wise the cruise is just 131-meter but a walk around the entire ship is about 4 km. View Full Image Onboard Angriya cruise, you get free entry to pool, bars, restaurants, library and curio shop. 2. Angriya charges you ₹ 2,000 per person for food during the trip. The cost includes tea, juice, snacks, buffet dinner and breakfast. It also has a 24-hour coffee shop, 6 bars and 2 restaurants. The food includes an array of coastal and regional cuisine of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka besides global cuisine. Ticket prices for Mumbai to Goa cruise range from ₹4,300 for a dorm to ₹7,650 for a double room. 3. Music & dance (discotheque), pool, spa, reading & recreation room, picture gallery, films of interest are options available. Paid Booking is required for spa and discotheque. However if the discotheque is already full, music may be arranged for you at the pool side. Free entry to pool, bars, restaurants, library, curio shop. Children not allowed in areas where liquor is served and on the Gaaz deck. View Full Image Tourists onboard the Angriya cruise in the Mumbai-Goa route can enjoy in the infinity pool and open deck on the ship. 4. If you are going from Mumbai to Goa, the cruise will leave Mumbai at 4 pm and reach Goa the next day at 9 am. From Goa, the Angriya cruise departs at 4 pm and reaches Mumbai at 9 am. Both the to and fro journey timings are such that it allows you to get a taste of both sunrise and sunset during each trip. View Full Image A double room at Angriya cruise, that plies in between Goa and Mumbai, costs you Rs 7,650 without food. 5. Ticket prices range from ₹ 4,300 for a dorm to ₹ 7,650 for a double room (plus ₹ 2,000 for meals), making it as expensive as off-season flights, but more time-consuming. Ticket booking can be done through your travel agent or the website of Angriya Cruise. View Full Image Water, tea and coffee are available anytime on Angriya ship’s decks but snacks are chargeable. Subscribe to Mint Newsletters * Enter a valid email * Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter.<doc-sep>www.angriyacruises.com Mumbai: India’s first cruise service from Mumbai to Goa will be launched on October 20, 2018. Travellers can book the ticket for the vessel, named Angriya, at www.angriyacruises.com. The ticket price ranges from Rs 4,300-Rs 12,000. Those seeking to book the tickets can do so in six simple steps. There are eight categories of rooms available onboard Angriya. Travellers can enjoy various amenities and indulge in activities like swimming during the 14-hour journey. While enjoying the stunning views of the sea, those onboard can savour a wide variety of cuisines at restaurants. Besides two restaurants, there are six bars at Angriya and a lounge too. The holidayers can get themselves pampered on a spa onboard as Angriya wishes to make the entire experience an unforgetful memory to cherish for a lifetime. Leena Kamat Prabhu, the director, Angriya Sea Eagle Pvt Ltd, shares, “We are proud to announce the launch of 'Angriya - A voyage to remember'. This experiential cruise will begin its journey from 20th October 2018 to Goa. We had conceptualised it years ago and we are delighted to see it coming true.” “We intend to give our passengers a feel of the deep seas with the pleasures that nature offers. The cruise leaves early evening allowing one to see the sunset and the sunrise under the clear skies. This one is our first Indian domestic cruise between Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai with various essences in every aspect of it,” added Prabhu. Meanwhile, Captain Nitin Dhond said: “Angriya is a world-class vessel mapped to suit the Indian needs. The cruise is unique with remarkable features and safety measures. Our vision is to fill an existing gap of utilising the Coastal Sea Route and exploring the true treasures of the high seas. This ship draws inspiration from the Government of India’s Prestigious ‘Sagarmala’ Initiative. While we want to create awareness and appreciation for our rich marine life and cultural heritage, we also aim to give our passengers an incredible cruising experience through the infinity pool, rejuvenating spas and breathtaking decks”. Nirmal Kulkarni, the director, Ecology, stated “Angriya is committed to high environmental standards. Our policies of fuel efficiency, marine environment safety and waste management meet worldwide standards. Our ship is dedicated to showcasing and conserving the marine diversity of the Konkan coast its rich history and culture.” “This is a unique opportunity for travellers on board to observe and marvel at sea turtles, pelagic birds and marine mammals like dolphins and porpoises in their natural environs alongside trained researchers.”<doc-sep>
Tourists will now get to travel to Goa at leisure on a cruise. Goa may always have been on your Holiday list for its pristine beaches and serene seafront. But how about to reaching your favourite holiday destination in Goa on a luxury cruise? Well, from Saturday, this dream will become reality as country's first luxury cruise will be operational on Mumbai-Goa sea route. So, forget the bumpy ride on the Mumbai-Goa highway, forget waiting for train tickets or paying for the expensive flight tickets. You can now reach Goa in pomp and style.. Saturday onwards you can travel to Goa on board Angria which will be country's first luxury cruise ship. The Cruise is named after the first Maratha Navy Admiral Kanhoji Angre. The luxury cruise has 104 rooms, divided into eight different categories as per your budget and size of family and groups. While there is a dormitory for bigger groups, there are premium rooms and luxury suites and even Japanese-styled pods. The cruise will have premium rooms as well as Japanese-styled pods Not only this, Angria also has underwater luxury rooms. There are 6 bars, 2 Restaurants, a swimming pool, Discotheque, a reading room and a Spa for the travellers. The Cruise can accommodate 400 passengers along with 70 crew members. "You can catch the Mumbai skyline as we leave the Mumbai coast, enjoy cool breeze at the Sea and then can gaze at zillions of stars from the open decks in the night. This is not just a journey, it's an experience" said Captain Nitin Dhond, Managing Director of Angria. There are 6 bars, 2 Restaurants, a swimming pool, Discotheque, a reading room and a Spa for the travelers. India will get to experience the concept of luxury cruise for the first time. The government has been pushing to promote tourism through concepts like these through its ambitious Sagarmala Project. The industry has its own set of expectations from the government, especially about tedious process to obtain permissions. "We have a huge coastline. The government is already keen about developing ports and Marinas. We feel that they should help the industry as far as the permissions are concerned. If that is simplified, this industry can boom" said Kiran Thakur, Chairman, Angria Cruise. Angria will make four trips between Mumbai and Goa in a week. At full speed, it usually takes around 8 hours to reach Goa, but Angria will sail at a leisurely pace and reach Goa in 14 hours so that the passengers can have a good time onboard. And finally, the price. A ticket for this heaven on waves will cost between Rs 7,000 to Rs 12,000 per person.