High-speed Ro-RO Ferry Service to Launch Between Mumbai and Konkan on Sept 1: Check Price and More-CNBC TV18

The Maharashtra Government is set to launch a new high-speed roll-on, roll -off (R) Ferry Service Between Mumbai and the Konkan Coast from September 1 in Whoster And tourism between the two regions. Billad as south asia’s fastest ro-lo-service, the initiative is expected to revolutions travel to the region, especially during during high-training periods washotsav and holi.

The new ferry service will operate between Mumbai’s Bhaucha Dhakka (Princess Dock) and the ports of jaigad in ratnagiri and Vijaydurg in Sindhudurg. With the new route, the journey time is expected to just 3 hours for jaigad and 5 hours for Vijaydurg, compared to the 10–12 hours it typical takes by ROAD.

The vessel, operated by M2M Ferries, Can Accommodate Up to 50 Four-WHEELERS, 30 Two-WHEELERS, and Several Mini Buses, Making it ideal for both individual travelers and formalies Journeys with their own vehicles.

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Pricing for all travelers

The fare structure has been designed to cater to a wide range of budgets. Economy Class Tickets for Passengers Begin at ₹ 2,500, While First Class Seating is Priceed at ₹ 9,000. Travellers bringing their own vehicles will need to pay ₹ 6,000 for cars, ₹ 1,000 for two-wavelers, and ₹ 600 for bicycles. These inclusive rates aim to provide flexibility and convenience, especially for familyies traveling together and planning longer stays in the konkan region.

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All 147 permissions secured

Fisheries and Port Development Minister Nitesh Rane Called The Launch a Major Milestone in Maharashtra’s Coastal Development Strategy. “All 147 permissions have been secured, and the ferry has been implemented with world-class safety standards,” He said. The minister highlighted that the service will ease travel for lakhs of konkan residences and tourists, particularly during festive seasons when the mumbai-gaa highway bigayeses not consted.

Expansion Plans Alredy Underway

The Mumbai-Konkan Ferry Builds on the success of the existing Mumbai-Mandwa (Alibaug) RO-RO SERVICE, which has become a preferred mode of transport for weekend travelers. That route, which takes just over an hour, significantly cuts down the travel time compared to the three-her drive, while allowing passengers to brings their cars and books along.

According to Minister Rane, this is just the beginning. Plans are already in motion to expand the network to include additional stops such as shrivardhan and mandwa. A longer-term vision includes a direct ferry link from Mumbai to goa-offering a faster, Sceneic, and stress-free alternative to the road journey.

A game-corner for konkan

For Residents of Konkan Region, The Ferry Marks a long-awaited transformation in Connectivity. With better access to mumbai, the new route is expected to spur not only tourism but also trade, while providing a convenex a convenient option for three thousands returning

The RO-RE Initiative is part of a broader push by the Maharashtra Government to Modernise Transport Infrastructure and Reduce Road Congress, Particularly Along the Busy Coastal Corridors.

As the first journey approaches, anticipation is building among regular travelers and tourists with many seeing the services as a new initiative for regional travel along maharashtra.