The 15 Best Boat Trips in Mumbai

1.Half-Day Elephanta Caves Tour with Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 284 reviews · 4 hours · from $26Our pick

Meet your facilitator at Mumbai’s Gateway of India, cross the Arabian Sea by ferry, and explore Elephanta’s rock-cut temples with a local guide. Expect a guided visit to Cave 1, the famous Trimurti sculpture, time for photos, and help with tickets, queues, transport, and the return trip.

“Danish DK was a GREAT guide. Helpful in identifying us all and making sure we got through the gates and on to the boat. Helped us find excellent seats and delivered us on and off the Island. I recommend Danish if you book this fun 1/2 day trip.”

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2.Mumbai Private Sunrise/Sunset Sailing 8ppl Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews

Set out from Mumbai’s Gateway of India on a private sailboat for up to six people. Choose sunrise, sunset, or another available time, then enjoy skyline views, music, balloon décor, soft drinks, and mineral water. A dinghy takes you to and from the boat.

“This was done through a partner called Oyster Sailing, and the sail never actually started. We motored over to the boat, then mostly sat there waiting for the wind to pick up and after waiting for an hour we went back to the dock. The compaRead more”

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3.Mumbai Sky Line Private Sailing Excursion for up to 5ppl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews Top rated

Set out from Oyster Sailing at Jetty No. 5 near Mumbai’s Gateway of India for a private sailboat trip of about two hours. Your skipper provides life jackets and mineral water while you view the Taj Mahal Palace, lighthouses, naval stations, and possibly dolphins.

“Our family had a fantastic experience sailing out in the Arabian sea at sunset. We started at 5pm which was perfect. Boat had a Bluetooth speaker too where we could play our own music. Highly recommend this activity.”

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4.Mumbai Tours for Cruise Travellers (Private & Group Options)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · from $65

This 4 to 5 hour Mumbai shore tour covers the Gateway of India, Gandhi’s Mani Bhavan, Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat, Colaba Causeway, Malabar Hill, and Sassoon Dock. You get a private vehicle, driver, guide, and bottled water, with Dharavi available as an add-on. Confirm the group arrangement before sailing.

“Couldn’t have asked for a better experience in a one day tour. Hakim was knowledgeably and informative. One of our very best tour experience.”

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5.Elephanta Caves Tour by Private Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $184

Take a private speedboat from Mumbai to Elephanta Caves with pickup, bottled water, transport, entrance fees, and a personal guide included. Guides such as Abhijeet and Manoj explain the ancient carvings, while the fast harbor crossing saves time. The tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours.

“Phenomenal service from the driver to the tour guide. The tour guide was phenomenal and gave us a wonderful detailed overview of the site. Highly recommend and would do it again”

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6.Mumbai City Tour with Ferry Ride and Dharavi Slum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $96

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver visiting Mumbai highlights, walking through Dharavi’s residential and commercial areas, and taking a 30-minute coastal ferry from Colaba. Guides such as Rahul, Divya, Kirtan, and Kamlesh have led this tour, though assignments vary.

“I was alone in Mumbai and so I decided to book this tour to have a "local guide". Overall a deep and satisfying tour, but Mumbai is nothing "exceptional" regarding monuments.Tour was absolutely great to understand the diversity and the moRead more”

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7.Private Bollywood Tours With Elephanta cave Inculiding Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $190

Spend 6 to 7 hours crossing Mumbai Harbor to the UNESCO-listed Elephanta Caves, then visit a Bollywood studio for film-set access, a small dance show, and a drive past stars’ homes. A private air-conditioned vehicle, ferry, guide, tickets, snacks, and hotel pickup are included.

“This was coolest tour provider Our guide Sanjay made our day with good information about mumbai car was clean we have learn about many places and culture of mumbai”

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8.Mumbai Shore Excursion For Cruise Ships – Full day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $95

Spend 6 to 7 hours seeing Mumbai’s major sights with a government-authorized guide, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and an Indian thali lunch. The route includes Gateway of India, CST, Mani Bhavan, Hanging Gardens, Dhobi Ghat, Marine Drive, and colonial-era landmarks. Arzoo Dehmiri is one guide guests have especially praised.

“Very organized and knowledgeable tour guide. Comfortable coach transportation with enough time for a photo op at the sights we visited. The lunch was excellent and delicious. The downside was the choice of store we visited for shopping. The store was more expensive than the average.”

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9.Cruise to Mumbai Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $135

Explore Mumbai by private vehicle with a local guide such as Altaf Husain or Ali. Visit Mani Bhavan, South Mumbai, Malabar Hill, Sassoon Dock, Crawford Market, and Dhobi Ghat. This four-hour tour suits cruise passengers who want major sights, local context, and simple door-to-door transport.

“We met Ali at the arranged time and place and he gave us the most enjoyable tour of Mumbai. He had arranged a nice car for us with an excellent driver to negotiate the chaos of Mumbai roads. Our 4.5 hour tour took in all the amazing sightRead more”

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10.Shared Group Mumbai Tour For Cruise traveler

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $59

Join a group of up to 10 for a guided South Mumbai circuit from Ballard Pier. In an air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll see the Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat, Mani Bhavan, CST, Colaba, and more, with morning and afternoon departures.

“A wonderful adventure with two very Kind and knowledgeable guides. We were not in Mumbai for long and this trip provided lots of fabulous high lights...the gateway...the best chai ever....the laundry stretched as far as the eye can see! Thank you and I hope the tourists return soon x”

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11.Elephanta Caves Private Tour with Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $32

Meet your guide at Mumbai’s Gateway of India, cross the Arabian Sea by ferry, ride Elephanta Island’s miniature train, and visit three ancient caves. Guides such as Rajat explain the famous Shiva sculptures in English or Hindi during this five-hour private outing.

“Rajat our guide was excellent. Extremely clear and articulate in explaining the history of the caves to us. We had a great experience with the guide and the overall tour as well.”

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12.Sailing Experience in Mumbai on Mid Size Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Start at Mumbai’s Gateway of India for a private two-hour yacht sail with room for up to eight people. Choose daytime, sunset, or nighttime timing, bring snacks and music, and look for dolphins with crew members such as Rafique, Pradeep, Ganesh, Sagar, or Vipul.

“Thanks to Mamta Phate, Team IndiaBoats, Pradeep, Sagar and Vipul (Yatch - Ariel) for the amazing overall experience. The sailing itself was real fun. A must do activity in your life. Totally recommended!!!”

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13.Half Day Elephanta Caves Guided Tour with Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 4.5 - 6 hours · from $27

Take a ferry from Mumbai to Elephanta Island, then explore 5th to 7th-century Hindu and Buddhist caves with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Pankaj, Sneha, Neha, Sahil, and Shruti explain the carvings, mythology, and local traditions. Allow 4.5 to 6 hours, including transfers.

“The day was amazing from the moment we met Sneha who helped take us across the boat to Elephanta, she explained everything about the tour on the ferry and was very friendly. When we reached the island Sneha passed us onto Pankaj who was our guide. From the outset he was very polite and helpful. There were a lot of steep steps to climb up and he didn’t rush us in the ascent to the caves. Once we reached the caves his explanation on Indian Mythology was outstanding. He explained everything in so much detail but in such a way that made the whole experience very enjoyable. He even took…”

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14.Private Sea Sailing at Gateway of India

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews

Sail privately from Gateway of India with your group of up to six, choosing a daytime, sunrise, or sunset slot. Avennue Sea Tourism provides the yacht, crew, safety jackets, bottled water, and Bluetooth speaker. Expect harbor sailing, city views, and a short transfer from the jetty to the boat.

“Sailing tour in Mumbai but only stays in the harbour of Mumbai. Very average service, skipper doesn’t speak English and no cold water offered”

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15.Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai with Ferry ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $51

Explore Mumbai for 5 to 9 hours with a private guide, air-conditioned car, hotel, airport, or cruise pickup, and a short coastal ferry ride. Shape the day around landmarks, markets, museums, and local life. Guides such as Sunil have also added stops like Juhu Beach and ISKCON Temple when time allows.

“I was not impressed with the tour. It started off with the driver picking me up from my hotel and then stopping off at a train station to pick up the tour guide. I would have enjoyed stopping off at the vegetable/produce areas. We did stop off Read more”

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