Gujarat has become the first state in India to officially participate in the Cruise Bharat Mission, a national initiative aimed at boosting cruise tourism. With its vast coastline and navigable rivers, Gujarat is set to lead efforts to make India a global hub for cruise travel.

Key Points:

• Gujarat is the first state to join the Union government’s Cruise Bharat Mission, utilizing its 2,340?km coastline and major rivers like Sabarmati and Narmada.
• The state has proposed three coastal cruise circuits: Padala Island–Rann of Kutch, Porbandar–Veraval–Diu, and Dwarka–Okha–Jamnagar.
• The Gujarat Maritime Board conducted a stakeholder workshop to plan cruise infrastructure, immigration processes, and destination readiness.
• Gujarat plans to develop cruise terminals and port facilities to align with global tourism standards.
• The initiative aligns with India’s broader vision of increasing cruise passenger traffic tenfold by 2029 under the Cruise Bharat Mission.