First int’l cruise, Viking Mars, arrives at Mormugao

16 Nov 2022 06:54 PM

The First International Cruise Ship of the season, Viking Mars arrived in Goa today. Bringing in 651 passengers and 452 crew. Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar and residents of Mormugao descended upon the cruise berth to welcome cruise passengers. Amonkar however, did have a bone to pick.



Goa is expecting to receive another 65 international ships this tourist season. However, the ships will dock at the port only for a few hours before continuing its journey.

Amonkar was quick to raise this point, saying that the government should ensure that ships compulsorily dock for at least 2 days. Should the move come to fruition, it could see a major boost for tourism dependent businesses

MLA Sankalp Amonkar also commented on the recently announced international cruise terminal, saying that it is expected to see equal footfall as chartered flights at Dabolim. 




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