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- The Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) is India’s largest and most advanced cruise terminal, developed under the Cruise Bharat Mission.
- Launched in 2024, this mission aims to position India as a premier global cruise tourism hub.
- The initiative targets doubling cruise passenger traffic by 2029 and increasing annual cruise calls from 254 in 2024 to 500 by 2030.
- The mission will unfold in three phases from 2024 to 2029, focusing on three key cruise segments: Ocean & Harbour, River & Inland, and Island Cruises.
- To support this vision, several related initiatives are underway. Maritime India Vision 2030 seeks to elevate India’s role in the international cruise market.
- The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is actively promoting river cruise tourism, with cruises operating along the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Kerala’s scenic backwaters.
- Notable examples include the MV Ganga Vilas, the world’s longest river cruise, which began service in 2023.