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Everything you Need to Know About Goa River Cruises
by Ankita Sehgal Freelance Blogger, Lives in New DelhiGoa is one of India’s most admired travel destinations.
Though the Arabian Sea and the endless stretches of golden coastline are much
frequented by visitors from different parts of India and abroad, the long and
winding rivers offer incredible opportunity of river cruises. As you sail along
the beautiful river, you cannot help getting lost in the blissful sights of
nature and feisty performances to enliven the mood with Goan folk songs, dances
and delicious local food.
It is no surprise then that Goan river cruises are fast
becoming top tourist draws. There are a variety of cruises available along the
stretch of Mandovi River which include daytime cruises, sunset cruises,
two-hour dinner cruises, as well as the all-day backwater cruise. There are
also plenty of resorts and hotels in South Goa
for stay and vacation. Here’s a peek into what a typical Goan cruise experience
is like:
Sunset Cruise
The Sunset Cruise takes you on a leisurely journey along the
Mandovi River. Enjoy live band performances and feel free to match steps with
the folk dancers. The Sunset Cruise takes you past the Panjim riverfront and
old colonial buildings, the Mormugao Port and the mass of the Aguada Fort.
Don’t miss the spectacular view of Goan sunsets from the cruise deck. The lovely
Promenade dazzles in the horizon with its tree-lined avenues. The Sunset cruise
is ideal for romantic couples and families looking for peaceful holidaying. It
is available throughout the year.
Dinner Cruise
The Dinner cruise is a two-hour cruise along the River
Mandovi with lots of entertainment on board including performances of Goa’s
famous folk dances of dekhni and fugdi. Live music plays and people have a
jolly good time soaking in the ambience, while the boat sails down the river.
Take part in the merriment or float past the Adil Shah Palace, the first
building in Panjim and the summer palace of the Sultan.
As you cruise along, watching and admiring the views of
beautiful colonial buildings, the Promenade trees decked in fairy lights dazzle
and mesmerise the senses. Refreshments and dinner are served on board with
delicious offerings of vegetarian and non-vegetarian gastronomic pleasures and
a fine selection of drinks. Soak in the after sunset views of Miramar beach and
the shoreline of Verem and Betim before heading back to the jetty. For a
comfortable stay and cherishable memories, The LaLiT in Raj Baga beach Canacona
is one of the best private
beach resorts in Goa.
Backwater Cruise
A Backwater Cruise in Goa is a unique experience of nature in
all its glory, taking you along the mangrove-lined banks of the Mandovi River,
between the Chorao and Divar islands. You can spot a wide variety of birds at
the famed Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and large crocodiles sunning themselves
on the riverbank. The cruise boat here usually docks at the Spice Gardens, from
where travellers are taken on a guided tour of the Goa’s verdant spice
plantations. There you can see and learn about the distillation process of the
juice of cashew apples which is used in making the quintessential Goan drinks
like Urak and Feni. The cruise also comes with a delicious Goan meal served in
a traditional style on banana leaves.
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About Ankita Sehgal 
Freelance Blogger, Lives in New Delhi
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