Overview

• The Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, built at a cost of ₹556 crore, was inaugurated on April 21, 2025, by Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
• The terminal, spanning 415,000 square feet, can handle one million passengers annually and accommodate five cruise ships simultaneously.
• Key features include 72 immigration counters, 22 elevators, 10 escalators, and parking for 300 cars, with commercial and recreational spaces on upper floors.
• Sonowal also unveiled the Shore-to-Ship electric power system to reduce port emissions and the revamped Sagar Upvan Gardens for public leisure.
• The terminal is a cornerstone of the Cruise Bharat Mission, aiming to establish India as a global cruise hub and significantly boost passenger traffic.