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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Mumbai

16 tours  ·  from $52 a head

The harbour is the reason the city exists, and it is still the best angle on it. The 15 below run from the Elephanta launches to private evening charters, priced and clear about the monsoon months.

Mumbai Private Sunrise/Sunset Sailing 8ppl Boat Tour - What two hours on the private sailboat feels like
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Mumbai Private Sunrise/Sunset Sailing 8ppl Boat Tour

1.Mumbai Private Sunrise/Sunset Sailing 8ppl Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews Our pick

Watch Mumbai wake from a private sailboat, with Gateway of India views, music, drinks, and sunrise or sunset departures.

“This was done through a partner called Oyster Sailing, and the sail never actually started. We motored over to the boat, then mostly sat there waiting for the wind to pick up and after waiting for an hour we went back to the dock. The compaRead more”

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Mumbai Sky Line Private Sailing Excursion for up to 5ppl - What you see around the Arabian Sea
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Mumbai Sky Line Private Sailing Excursion for up to 5ppl

Mumbai Tours for Cruise Travellers (Private & Group Options) - Gandhi’s Mani Bhavan and the Jain Temple
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Mumbai Tours for Cruise Travellers (Private & Group Options)

3.Mumbai Tours for Cruise Travellers (Private & Group Options)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · from $65

See Mumbai from your cruise port with a private guide, Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, markets, and optional Dharavi visit.

“6 of us did this tour from a cruise ship. It was excellent, the city tour was interesting and we saw all the major sites but the highlight was the Slums tour. Sam our tour guide was exceptional he was knowledgeable, shared stories and had a great sense of humour. The Slums tour was so interesting, learning how the people are so industrious in their recycling businesses was eye opening. The only suggestion we have is, the tour would of been even better if Sam could of been in our van as we traveled through the city.”

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Elephanta Caves Tour by Private Speed Boat - Crossing Mumbai Harbor by private boat
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Elephanta Caves Tour by Private Speed Boat

4.Elephanta Caves Tour by Private Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $184

Reach Mumbai’s Elephanta Caves by private speedboat, with hotel pickup, a personal guide, harbor views, and a UNESCO-listed cave tour.

“Amazing tour! The speedy boat experience is great and time saving as we reached the elephant cave quickly and the tour and guide the whole experience is recommended 100%”

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Mumbai Shore Excursion For Cruise Ships - Full day City Tour - Gateway of India, the classic first Mumbai view
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Mumbai Shore Excursion For Cruise Ships – Full day City Tour

Cruise to Mumbai Historical Tour - Mani Bhavan, where Gandhi worked in Mumbai
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Cruise to Mumbai Historical Tour

6.Cruise to Mumbai Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $135

See Mumbai’s key sights on a private four-hour tour with Mani Bhavan, Malabar Hill, Sassoon Dock, Crawford Market, and Dhobi Ghat.

“We met Ali at the arranged time and place and he gave us the most enjoyable tour of Mumbai. He had arranged a nice car for us with an excellent driver to negotiate the chaos of Mumbai roads. Our 4.5 hour tour took in all the amazing sightRead more”

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Shared Group Mumbai Tour For Cruise traveler - Gateway of India: Mumbai’s grand waterfront welcome
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Shared Group Mumbai Tour For Cruise traveler

7.Shared Group Mumbai Tour For Cruise traveler

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $59

See Mumbai’s grand monuments, Gandhi museum, Dhobi Ghat, and Colaba on a 4 to 5-hour small-group tour from the cruise pier.

“A wonderful adventure with two very Kind and knowledgeable guides. We were not in Mumbai for long and this trip provided lots of fabulous high lights...the gateway...the best chai ever....the laundry stretched as far as the eye can see! Thank you and I hope the tourists return soon x”

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Sailing Experience in Mumbai on Mid Size Yacht - What the two-hour sailing feels like
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Sailing Experience in Mumbai on Mid Size Yacht

8.Sailing Experience in Mumbai on Mid Size Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Sail Mumbai’s Arabian Sea past the Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Palace on a private yacht with flexible timing, drinks, and sunset options.

“All in all a 10/10 experience. Our entire group thoroughly enjoyed our sailing. Rafik captained our boat (Nemo) magnificently, and we were even able to see several dolphins as a result. He was ably supported by Ganesh. They both tRead more”

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Private Sea Sailing at Gateway of India - Sunrise, afternoon, or sunset: choosing the right slot
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Private Sea Sailing at Gateway of India

9.Private Sea Sailing at Gateway of India

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews

Sail Mumbai Harbour from the Gateway of India on a private yacht for up to six, with sunset, sunrise, music, water, and city views.

“Sailing tour in Mumbai but only stays in the harbour of Mumbai. Very average service, skipper doesn’t speak English and no cold water offered”

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Candlelight Dining Experience for Two On a Yacht in Mumbai - Two hours on a private sailing yacht
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Candlelight Dining Experience for Two On a Yacht in Mumbai

Discover Sailing at Iconic Gateway- Mumbai - Boarding the Beneteau racing boat
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Discover Sailing at Iconic Gateway- Mumbai

Taj Mahal Tour From Cruise Port, Mumbai, Cochin and Goa - Day two: the Taj Mahal before breakfast
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Taj Mahal Tour From Cruise Port, Mumbai, Cochin and Goa

Mumbai Sightseeing Tour for Cruise Passengers - Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace
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Mumbai Sightseeing Tour for Cruise Passengers

Mumbai Bay Breeze Sail on a Compact Yacht Experience - Sunset Is the Main Event
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Mumbai Bay Breeze Sail on a Compact Yacht Experience

14.Mumbai Bay Breeze Sail on a Compact Yacht Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Sail Mumbai Harbor at sunset on a private compact yacht, with skyline views, lighthouse sights, tea, and possible dolphin encounters.

“We travelled with kids and the experience was amazing… the staff is extremely amazing, friendly and took good care of us… There was no wait time as we reached at the desired time and the journey immediately started… highly recommend them”

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Elephanta Caves Cruise Group Tour - The boat from Mumbai Harbor
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Elephanta Caves Cruise Group Tour

15.Elephanta Caves Cruise Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $105

Explore Mumbai’s Elephanta Caves by boat with a local guide, Hindu sculptures, UNESCO heritage, tea, transfers, and a small group.

“What an amazing tour! The caves and carvings are awe inspiring and worth seeing on their own, but what made this special was having Avinash as our guide. As a local to the island, he is very knowledgable about the history and spiritual significance of the site, and is such a pleasure to talk to. I’m truly grateful that we got to experience this!”

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