Santa Monica Cruise in Goa

Santa Monica, the luxury launch operated by GTDC, will take you on an exciting trip every evening on river Mandovi. Around 200 people can take a trip together and enjoy the various live cultural entertainment programme.

The Santa Monica river cruise is one of the oldest and the most popular among the masses.

Due to The Santa Monica river cruise or any cruise line in Goa, the tourists have an option to take a tour of the capital city of Goa, which is Panjim at night. And hence, in turn giving the cruisers a journey to remember.

Also, there is a bar which serves quality drinks to satisfy you. You can also book the Santa Monica for throwing special parties yourself. However, hourly charges have to be paid in this case.

Cruise options available for you include

Sun Set Cruise - A one hour trip that costs Rs 100 per person. Cultural entertainment programme include troupes performing the Dekni Temple Dance, the Fugdi Dance and the Corredinho Dance (Portuguese peasant dance). A bit of sightseeing during the cruise is also on offer and you come across Reis Magos Church the Reis Magos Fort, the Aguada Fort and the Cabo Raj Bhavan to name a few. The cruise departs everyday at 6 pm.

Sun Down Cruise - This one starts off at 7. 15 in the evening and is also an hour's trip. Cultural entertainment programmes are the same as in the Sun Set Cruise.

Full Moon Cruise/Special Cruise - This one gives you an opportunity to enjoy the excitement of cruise trip for a bit longer period. The trip carries on for a period of two hours and, as per its name, offers a brilliant chance to enjoy the glittering beauty of moon. The cruise begins by 5.30 in the evening and continues upto 10.30 in the night.

The best part about these cruises are that for children below 6 years of age, you do not have to buy a ticket. You can look forward for a fun trip with a bit of cost saving as well.

Apart from these, there are other private operators that conduct river cruises with interesting themes. Like for instance, you can pick up a cruise that takes you to spot the crocodiles in the backwaters