Mumbai’s official launch of its international cruise terminal is expected to drive India towards its target of a million cruise passengers per year by 2029.
The Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) – the largest in India – is designed to service one million passengers annually, or 15,000 daily, through 72 check-in and immigration counters.
The terminal’s interiors blend modern architecture and Mumbai’s maritime heritage, featuring a wavy ceiling, heritage décor, selfie points and cultural displays.
The terminal can berth five cruise ships simultaneously.
India's cruise industry is expanding, driven by the government's five-year Cruise Bharat Mission to boost ocean and river cruising. It aims to increase the number of cruise calls to Indian ports from 254 in 2024 to 500 by 2030.
Viking Cruises will launch voyages on the Brahmaputra River, starting in 2027, while Cordelia Cruises has acquired two ships (Norwegian Sky and Sun) to increase its fleet and reach.
The 80-passenger Viking Brahmaputra will sail between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the northeastern state of Assam as part of the line’s 15-day “Wonder of India” itineraries, which will combine an eight-day cruise with land tours.