KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- M2M Ferries to launch Mumbai to Goa RoPAX ferry service soon
- Allow passengers to ferry their cars as well
- Travel time between cities to cut down to just 6.5 hours
Always wanted to chalk out a plan to visit Goa in your car, but are not so sure about if you have the time or the will to drive for so long? Well, things are about to get interesting. You can make your Mumbai to Goa stretch is just 6.5 hours very soon with the M2M ferry service and enjoy the cruising on the Goa roads in your own car. Read on to find out all the details about this exciting latest update, but first, make sure you are a part of our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads to never miss out on any automotive updates.
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Mumbai To Goa In 6.5 Hours: M2M Ferries With RoPAX Vessel Soon
Imagine swapping traffic jams and airport queues for a breezy sea voyage. M2M Ferries is gearing up to launch a Mumbai-Goa RoPAX service, aiming to whisk passengers and their vehicles between these popular destinations in just six and a half hours. This isn't just about speed; it's about a scenic, hassle-free alternative, turning a long road trip or flight into a relaxing cruise. After which, you can resume your trip on the roads of Goa in your own car, having the best of both worlds.
The newly acquired vessel, a refurbished Italian RoPAX, will depart from Mumbai's Ferry Wharf, with plans to dock at Mormugao Port in Goa, and possibly Panaji in the future. With a capacity for 620 passengers and 60 cars, it's designed to make road trips between these cities significantly more convenient. This initiative aligns with India's broader push for enhanced water transport, mirroring successful projects like the Hazira-Ghogha ferry in Gujarat, and is supported by Maharashtra's investment in new Ro-Ro infrastructure along its coastline.
Fares And Launch Timeline
The question on everyone's mind is, how much will it cost? M2M Ferries is actively working to make this sea journey accessible, hoping to secure government support in the form of fuel subsidies and tax breaks, which would help keep ticket prices within reach for travelers.
As for when you can actually hop aboard, M2M is currently navigating the necessary approvals from the Director General of Shipping and other regulatory bodies. Once those clearances are in hand, the ferry service will kick off, offering a much quicker and more relaxed way to travel between Mumbai and Goa compared to the usual land or rail options
Why It Makes Sense
Not only will this new route help you in cutting down travel time if you are short on days, it will help decongest the approach road to cities and make the road trips easier, benefitting both the leisure as well as tight-scheduled tourists alike. It will cut down the travel time from Mumbai to Goa from roughly 13 hours down to just 6.5, which is almost half, along with eliminating the need to opt for rentals in Goa, which could cost a significant chunk if a car is on your radar.
Verdict
The new ferry service will boost the water transport network in the country and while it is beneficial in its crude from, the route of Mumbai to Goa will solve a lot of greater problems for a wider section of tourists. Cutting down travel times, flexibility of taking your own car, avoiding rentals in Goa, easing out highway traffic and what not. Rest assured, it all depends on if the company can negotiate a better fare price after talks with the government.
