River Cruises in Goa

Goa offers a wide range of recreation in the form of its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, historic monuments and interesting cities. The tiny state in western India also has a varied landscape in the form of the Sahyadri Mountains and many rivers and rivulets. The Zuari, Mandovi, Sal and the Chapora rivers are the noted rivers of the state. The famous river cruises in Goa take you on exciting journeys on the placid waters of these rivers and show you the major sights on their banks.

The river cruises in Goa are among the foremost tourist attractions of the state. There are many options. You can opt for daytime cruises, sunset cruises or moonlit cruises. The cruises are accompanied by tour guides who guide you through the cruise. The various tourist spots on the banks of the river are shown during the cruise.

The cruises that visit the confluence of the rivers and the sea offer breathtaking sights, especially during sunset.

The cruises also take you on a Crocodile or Dolphin spotting tour. The rivers of Goa, especially Sal, are noted for Dolphin spotting.

The cruises also include colorfully dressed and talented entertainers including singers, and dancers who perform on a splendidly decorated stage right on the deck of the boat. Dinner and a wide range of food and drinks are available on board, in some cases, the charges are inclusive of the food.

The river cruises in go area very important for the tourism of the state. Most tour operators include river cruises in their itineraries. You can also book them on your own. Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) operates a variety of river cruises like Dolphin Fantasy, Backwater thrills, Full moon cruise, and the Pearl of the Orient tour.

All the tours are well planned and have been designed to cover a particular aspect of Goa. The Pearl of the orient tour takes you to the attractions in Old Goa. The backwater thrill tour is meant to explore the wildlife of the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary apart from Divar Island, and the Savoi Verem village.