Traveling from Mumbai to Ratnagiri or Sindhudurg by road usually takes 10–12 hours, but soon there’s a faster option. Starting 1 September, the Maharashtra government will run a Roll-On, Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) ferry connecting Mumbai with the Konkan coast.
Key Details:
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The ferry will run from Bhaucha Dhakka (Ferry Wharf) in Mumbai to Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg.
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Travel time: Mumbai to Ratnagiri – 3.5 hours, Mumbai to Sindhudurg – 5.5 hours.
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The ferry speed is 25 knots, faster than the Mumbai–Alibaug ferry (11–15 knots).
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It can carry 656 passengers, 50 cars, and 30 two-wheelers.
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Ticket prices:
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Economy: Rs2,500 per person
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First Class: Rs9,000 per person
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Vehicle fares: Rs600 for a bicycle, Rs6,000 for a car, Rs21,000 for a large bus
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Jetties are ready at both ends to support the service.
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Exact schedule is not yet announced. Updates will follow.
This new ferry service makes traveling along the Konkan coast faster and more convenient for passengers and vehicles alike.
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