The 15 Best Boat Tours in Mumbai Harbour

1.Half-Day Elephanta Caves Tour with Ferry Ride

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

From the Gateway of India, cross the harbor by ferry to Elephanta Island, then walk or take the small toy train toward its rock-cut temples. An English-speaking host such as Danish or Hamid may help with the journey, while a local guide explains Cave 1’s great Trimurti and other carvings. Entry, ferry, water, and optional hotel pickup are included.

“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 by dinghy from the Gateway of India for a private, roughly two-hour sailboat outing along Mumbai’s coast. Choose sunrise, sunset or another available time. Your group gets balloon decoration, music, soft drinks and mineral water, with views of the skyline, old lighthouses and naval stations. The stated group rate covers up to six people.

“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

Take a private sailboat out on the Arabian Sea for about two hours, with a skipper, life jackets and mineral water provided. You’ll sail near the Gateway of India, the Taj Mahal Palace, historic lighthouses and naval stations. Four departure times are offered daily. The boat is described as having room for up to five, though the listed group price says up to six, so confirm capacity before booking.

“Very clean and well maintained yacht. The journey up to the yacht was well coordinated and comfortable right from the beginning. This was memorable and they ensured everything went very well.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · from $65

Explore Mumbai’s headline sights on a 4 to 5 hour port pickup tour with a private vehicle, driver and guide. The route includes the Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan, Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat and Sassoon Dock. You can ask about adding a Dharavi visit. Guide experiences vary, so confirm your group size, departure time and planned stops before booking.

“Tnku Magical Mumbai Tours for a wonderful insight to your amazing city. Many tnx to Yash our guide for the memories.”

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5.Elephanta Caves Tour by Private Speed Boat

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

Travel from Mumbai to Elephanta Caves by private speedboat, then spend about two hours exploring ancient rock-cut temples with a personal guide. Pickup is offered, and guides on recent trips have included Abhijeet, Manoj, and Riya. The tour takes about three to four hours, includes fees and bottled water, and ends back at the meeting point.

“Communication, promptness and convenience were the areas which made our trip memorable! Riya and Manoj were very friendly and informative”

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6.Mumbai City Tour with Ferry Ride and Dharavi Slum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $96

This private Mumbai tour pairs a 90-minute guided walk through Dharavi’s residential and work areas with city landmarks, including Dhobi Ghat, Mani Bhavan and the Gateway of India. A private, air-conditioned car and local guide make a packed day easier to manage. The 30-minute coastal ferry ride may not run during the monsoon.

“Awesome day out in Mumbai, a great way to see the city highlights in one day. A fantastic guide at Dharavi and during the day, totally customisable tour to meet your needs. Also got the added bonus of trying a few famous local dishes! Highly recommended trip to anyone short on time in Mumbai and wanting to see as much as possible.”

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7.Private Bollywood Tours With Elephanta cave Inculiding Ferry Ride

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

Spend about six to seven hours exploring Mumbai’s ancient Elephanta Caves and Bollywood side on a private tour. Your day includes an air-conditioned vehicle, ferry ride, cave and studio tickets, snacks, bottled water and a small dance show. Guides Sanjay and Ajay are among the team’s named guides. The route also includes a drive past Bollywood stars’ homes.

“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 by air-conditioned vehicle, from the Gateway of India and CST to Mani Bhavan and Dhobi Ghat. An authorized guide leads the small-group tour, with Indian thali lunch, bottled water, and Gandhi Museum admission included. Guide assignments vary; Arzoo Dehmiri is one guide named by a past participant.

“Great way to see the best parts of Mumbai. The guide was excellent and the driver.was outstanding. We saw a lot in this tour”

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9.Cruise to Mumbai Historical Tour

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

Take a private, roughly four-hour drive through Mumbai with a local guide, stopping at Mani Bhavan, Malabar Hill, Sassoon Dock, Crawford Market and Dhobi Ghat. The route pairs Gandhi history and colonial-era South Mumbai with working waterfront and market scenes. Guides associated with the tour include Ali and Altaf; confirm who will lead your outing when you book.

“I was so Lucky to have found Altaf my tour was incredible. I asked if he would take me to things I could go back my selfish We started at the Gate of India and walked to the Floral Fountain, the Library, Prince of Wales Art museum. Altaf wRead more”

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10.Shared Group Mumbai Tour For Cruise traveler

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $59

From Ballard Pier, join a professional guide and a group of up to 10 for a four-to-five-hour South Mumbai circuit in an air-conditioned vehicle. The route links the Gateway of India, Mani Bhavan, Malabar Hill gardens, Dhobi Ghat and landmark buildings, with morning and afternoon departures. A memorable cup of chai has been part of at least one outing, but it is not listed as a scheduled stop.

“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 at the Gateway of India for a five-hour private tour, then cross the Arabian Sea by ferry to Elephanta Island. Ride the pier’s miniature train and visit three caves, including the main Shiva Cave, with an English- or Hindi-speaking guide. Guides Rajat and Rajit have been praised for clear, engaging explanations.

“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

Set out from the Gateway of India on a private two-hour yacht sail for up to eight people. You’ll pass Mumbai landmarks such as the Gateway and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, then head into the Arabian Sea. Choose a daytime, sunset or nighttime outing, bring snacks and music, and look out for dolphins, which have been spotted on some sails.

“I booked the premium yatch with India boats for 3 people and the process was seamless and they delivered what was promised. They are particular about safety which is important given how lax indian companies tend to be. A special mention to Rafique master, Pradeep and Ganesh for an excellent sail and i would definitely book it again.”

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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 half-day trip from Mumbai to Elephanta Island, with a ferry ride and a private English-speaking guide through its rock-cut shrines. At the main Shiva Cave, look for the imposing 20-foot Trimurti and carvings tied to Hindu mythology. Guides such as Pankaj and Sneha have led past tours, though your assigned guide may differ. Check what your price includes before booking.

“Wir hatten 2 Guides, mit dem Boot nach Elephanta und einen einheimischen, jungen Mann vor Ort. Unsere Gruppe war überschaubar, wir als Pärchen und eine junge Frau war dabei. Beide Guides waren super freundlich, wir konnten Fragen stellen und fühlten uns gut betreut! Die Höhlen sind wirklich toll, kann ich jedem empfehlen - vor allem mit Pankaj! Wovon ich abraten möchte, ist eine Tour an religiös/ indischen Feiertagen zu machen. Es ist an der Bootsanlegestation einfach zu voll- und wenn man Pech hat und am späten Nachmittag/frühen Abend zu viele Menschen in zu wenige Boote möchten, kann es an dieser Stelle sehr eng und bedrückend werden.”

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14.Private Sea Sailing at Gateway of India

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews

Avennue Sea Tourism runs a private sailing trip from Jetty No. 5 at Gateway of India. Choose a daytime, sunrise, or sunset slot and spend about two hours on a sailboat or yacht with your own group of up to six. The crew provides safety jackets and bottled water. Alpana Chauhan handles arrangements, though your skipper’s name is not specified.

“We had a wonderful experience at sea with them. The yacht was well-maintained. The captain, who was highly experienced, ensured a smooth and enjoyable sailing experience. We thoroughly loved every moment of it.”

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15.Candlelight Dining Experience for Two On a Yacht in Mumbai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews

Meet at Jetty No. 5 opposite the Taj Mahal Palace near the Gateway of India. A transfer boat takes you to a private yacht for about two hours on the Arabian Sea, with Mumbai skyline views, a welcome drink, a candlelit three-course meal, fruit champagne and a rose bouquet. No guide name or menu is specified.

“This is a fraud offer. I have made full payment the operator canceled the trip and I have not yet received the refund”

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