New Mangalore Port Authority welcomed the luxurious cruise vessel Hebridean Sky on Friday. This is the third cruise ship of the season that docked at the port, marking yet another milestone in NMPA’s commitment to boosting cruise tourism in the region.
The Hebridean Sky, a sophisticated expedition vessel, arrived with 95 cruise passengers and 75 crew members. The passengers were accorded a warm and traditional welcome upon arrival.
The overall length of the ship was 90.6 m, with a draft of 4.2 m and 4,200 gross register tonnage (GRT). The ship arrived from Colombo via Cochin port, and after sailing from Mangaluru today, the ship will visit Mormugao and Mumbai ports.
NMPA ensured a seamless experience for the cruise passengers with its state-of-the-art immigration counters, customs counters, medical screening facilities, and a range of conveniences such as transportation options and a Ministry of AYUSH meditation centre.
The passengers also explored the cultural treasures of Dakshina Kannada, including visits to iconic sites such as the Thousand Pillar Temple in Moodbidri, Kadri Manjunatha Temple, St. Aloysius Chapel, and the Artisan Village in Pilikula.