Not only is Goa blessed with miles and miles of golden beaches, but also with long and wide beautiful rivers and splendid scenic lakes that make Goa an ideal location for long and languorous river cruises. River cruises have become major tourist attractions, besides giving a boost to the tourism industry. There is now a thriving river cruise industry that is becoming bigger in Goa.

Select from the number of options available such as daytime, sunset or moonlit river cruises, to make your tour to Goa a memorable one. Have dinner, while you sail out into the sea passing through the beautiful Goa coastline or relax, while listening to music on the evening cruise and have a chance of spotting dolphins or crocodiles.

Goa Tourism Development Corporation Limited (GTDC Ltd.) has introduced various cruises, namely, Dolphin Fantasy, Pearl of the Orient and Backwater Thrills to Savoi Verem on board Poseidon, a newly acquired 24-seater fiberglass luxury launch. Schedule of the cruises is given as below:

1. Sunset Cruise
   Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
2. Sundown Cruise
   Time: 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
3. Full Moon Cruise
   Time: 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
   Dinner available on board at extra cost
4. Pleasure Cruise
   This cruise includes visits to St. Thomas Church of Aldona and Old Fort of Khorjuvem.
   Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
5. Dolphin Fantasy Cruise:-
   Takes you on a trip to watch the dark graceful water beauties in playful mood. Besides to sight closely the headlands jutting out into the sea crowned on either side by Raj Bhavan, Aguada Fort and Reis Magos.Days of operation: On every Monday only.
   Timings: From 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.
6. Pearl of the Orient:-
   A blend of natural and cultural heritage - a memorial cruise walking tour of Old Goa.
   Days of operation: On every Saturday.
   Timings: From 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
7. Backwater Thrills:-
   Savoi Verem. A cruise along the riverside tip of Dr. Salim Ali's Bird Sanctuary, Divar island and cover the river coast line along Pilgao, Khandola, Amona, Betki and dock at Savoi-Verem village to sniff through the spicy world, juicy fruits, exotic trees and medicinal herbs at Savoi Verem plantation and experience the typical Goan Hindu lunch.
   Days of operation: On every Tuesday and Friday.
   Timings: From 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.


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