Rajkot: A cruise service Hazira in Surat and union territory Diu will begin from Wednesday. It will be an overnight journey from both sides. Union minister for shipping, ports and waterways Mansukh Mandaviya will flag off the cruise from Hazira on Wednesday.
“The cruise will operate two days a week. It will depart from Hazira on the evenings of every Monday and Wednesday and will reach Diu the next day morning,” a statement issued by the shipping ministry stated.
“From Diu, the ship will depart on the evening of Tuesdays and Thursdays and reach Hazira the next day morning. The one side journey will take 13 to 14 hours,” it added.
One way fare per person has been fixed at Rs 900, while the return fare will be Rs 1,700 per person. Both the fairs are excluding taxes. Children below eight years of age will be charged half the rate.
The ship has a capacity of carrying 300 passengers. It will also operate in Surat high sea from Friday to Sunday. The facilities in the ship will include gaming lounge, VIP lounge, entertainment on deck and others.