Sailing in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is a state in India much known for its iconic city, Mumbai which is also the economic capital of India. This coastal state is blessed with both the UNESCO declared world geological site, the Western Ghats and the towering peaks of the Sahyadri Ranges. Towards the west, Maharashtra is flanked by the warm waters of the Arabian Sea. Sailing has always been an important mode of transport in the waters of Maharashtra where back in those days the channel was used for transportation to major cities of Goa and Porbandar. Today sailing in Maharashtra has become a more leisurely activity where the boats are premium catamarans or high end yachts which sail through the sea waters and serves the people a more experiential and fun trip.

In Maharashtra, daily sailing trips are conducted between Mumbai and Alibaug, Mumbai and Elephanta Caves, Mumbai to Ratnagiri and Madh Island. Sailing trips are also arranged for private barge parties and people can also avail attractive sailing trip packages like Romantic Sailing on Valentine's Day in Mumbai or Cruise on Grand Soleil 45: mostly organised during special occasions like the Valentine’s Day etc. Apart from these, budget Yacht sailing trips are also organised at a daily basis by different tour operators. Sailing trips in Maharashtra are a fulfilling experience, where one gets to discover new islands, witness spectacular sunrise or sunsets, see exotic fishes like the dolphins, come across flying migratory birds while sailing in the middle of nowhere, all in all sailing is one experience one must indulge at least once in the whole lifetime.