Mumbai Cruise Port
Mumbai, India · Asia
Cruise ships dock at Indira Dock — MICT Cruise Berth, Mumbai.
Plan my port daysWalk-off cruise berth at Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT), Indira Dock; Gateway of India, CSMT, Kala Ghoda, Marine Drive, Haji Ali and Elephanta Caves.
At a glance
Port summary
Mumbai (officially Bombay until 1995) is India's financial capital and one of the most rewarding Indian ports for independent travellers thanks to the new Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT), a 3-storey purpose-built terminal building at Indira Dock that opened in 2024 and is the first true cruise terminal on the Indian west coast. Ships dock alongside on the Indira Dock face inside the Bombay Port Trust complex; the MICT building doubles as the immigration and arrivals hall and opens directly onto Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg. The Gateway of India, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and Colaba Causeway are all 1-1.5 km south of the terminal — a flat 15-20 min walk along the waterfront — and the Fort and Kala Ghoda heritage quarters (CSMT, the Asiatic Society, St Thomas Cathedral, the CSMVS museum, Flora Fountain and Rajabai Clock Tower) are 0.6-1.5 km west. Marine Drive is 2 km west; Crawford Market is 1.6 km north. The 1-hr Elephanta Caves ferry leaves from Gateway of India hourly and is the most popular cruise day-trip — UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut Shaivite caves on Gharapuri Island. Currency is the Indian rupee; cards work at most heritage sites, hotels, restaurants and chain stores but Crawford Market stalls and the iconic kaali-peeli (black-and-yellow Padmini) taxis are cash-only. Uber and Ola operate citywide; auto-rickshaws are NOT allowed in South Mumbai (below Bandra) so use a taxi or Uber for everything south of Mahim. Cruise passengers must show their boarding card and passport at the port gate; pre-paid taxi vouchers from the Maharashtra Tourism welcome desk inside MICT are the fastest cruise-day option for sights beyond walking distance.
Cruise dock
Indira Dock — MICT Cruise Berth
OSM-confirmed Indira Dock (way 55785538, formerly Alexandra Dock) at Ballard Pier inside the Bombay Port Trust complex on Mumbai's eastern shore. Cruise ships dock alongside on the Indira Dock face; the new Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) opened in 2024 and serves as the disembarkation building. The terminal opens directly onto Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg and the Fort district — Gateway of India is a 1.2 km flat walk south, Asiatic Society 0.6 km west.
Latitude: 18.93684, Longitude: 72.842242
See dock on port map →Getting to Mumbai
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work for most heritage sites and hotels but bring ₹500-1500 in small notes for kaali-peeli taxis, Crawford Market and Elephanta Island; the SBI ATM inside MICT is the easiest place to top up.
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Excursions compared
3 comparedMumbai city panorama: Gateway of India, Marine Drive and Dhobi Ghat
≈ 4 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€100$112
Do it yourself
€25$28
Save ≈ €75Save ≈ $84 (75% off)
Ships dock at Indira Dock / Ballard Pier (Mumbai International Cruise Terminal); passengers exit via the Green Gate where prepaid taxis wait, and Uber/Ola both work in the city. The Gateway of India is only 3–4 km away (~€2–3, 15–20 min in traffic). The whole loop is best done as point-to-point Uber/Ola hops (each €2–4) or a half-day hired car (~€30 split per group); every sight itself is free to view, so the only real cost is the rides and lunch.
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Elephanta Caves UNESCO rock temples by harbour ferry
≈ 5 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€95$106
Do it yourself
€18$20
Save ≈ €77Save ≈ $86 (81% off)
Take an Uber/Ola or prepaid taxi from the Green Gate to the Gateway of India ferry jetty (3–4 km, ~€3). Buy a return ferry ticket at the counter beside the jetty — Rs260 / ~€3 (boats every ~30 min, first 9am, last to the island 3:30pm; Gateway tickets are walk-up only, not pre-bookable). The crossing is ~1 hour each way. On the island a small toy train (Rs10) and 120 steps reach the caves; the ASI entry fee for foreigners is Rs600 / ~€7. Caves are CLOSED MONDAYS.
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Ready-made port days
15 plansSouth Mumbai Heritage Loop
Gateway of India, CST station and the colonial Fort district — Mumbai's greatest-hits walk from the dock.
Elephanta Caves — Harbour Ferry & UNESCO Temples
A one-hour ferry across Mumbai Harbour to the 5th-century rock-cut cave temples and the colossal Trimurti Shiva.
The Grand Mumbai Day
Gateway, Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat, Hanging Gardens and CST — the whole south-city sweep in one long day.
Dharavi Community Walk
Inside Asia's most industrious neighbourhood — recycling, pottery, leather and a local lunch with Reality Tours.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Mumbai?
- Your ship docks directly at the Mumbai cruise terminal in India.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Mumbai?
- Yes. Mumbai is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Mumbai centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Shuttle bus, Car rental, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Mumbai?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Mumbai independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Mumbai and are cards accepted?
- Mumbai uses the Indian Rupee. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Mumbai cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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