In a move to promote tourism and provide seamless international travel under budget, the Kerala government has granted permission to the Beypore-Kochi-Dubai cruise service, kickstarting soon. As per the details shared by Manorama, it says the green signal was given after witnessing a huge demand from non-resident Indian passengers.
The report also confirmed that the first step towards introducing service is being taken, and the same has been announced by Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Beypore-Kochi-Dubai Cruise Service Benefit
Once the service kickstarts, it will provide great benefits to the non-resident Keralites, living overseas. It is expected to give a big relief to the soaring airfare, and will cost them half or one-third of any airplane tickets. Under this amount, the cruise will allow them to carry three times more luggage than any airplane.
Passenger Capacity
The report says the cruise service is expected to take a load of up to 1,250 passengers at a time, providing them a seamless travel expirence on sea. It will be equipped with robust technology, ensuring smooth travel for everyone on board.
Idea Behind Cruise Service
The President of the Indian Association Sharjah, YA Rahim says the ship will take hardly three days to reach its destination, Mint Report. In addition, he further says, “The idea is to get the service up and running before school break in December. We want to make sure that Indian expats in the UAE can travel to their hometown without paying exorbitant airline charges.”
Made in India
Meanwhile, the report says the ship has been specially designated for the Kochi-Dubai route only. Its vessele was created in Kochi for another state. However, now it has shifted to use in Kerala Gulf services.
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