Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially inaugurated the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) at Indira Dock, marking the launch of India’s largest cruise gateway under the Cruise Bharat Mission.
The facility spans approximately 4,15,000 square feet and cost around ₹556 crore to build. The terminal is equipped to berth five large cruise ships simultaneously and handle close to 1 million passengers annually.
Inside, the terminal features 72 immigration and check-in counters, enabling smoother passenger processing across 2,07,000 sq ft of operational area. Its architectural elements, wavy ceilings, maritime motifs, and minimalist finishes, balance modern aesthetics with a sense of place.
With MICT now operational, Mumbai steps into the global cruise map. The terminal is intended as a catalyst, triggering inbound cruise traffic, offering new shore-based demand, and creating spillover for hotels, F&B, and experiential tourism in Maharashtra and beyond.
Cruise operations from Mumbai reportedly began quietly earlier in 2025, but the formal inauguration positions the terminal as a marquee asset in India’s maritime tourism infrastructure.
The inauguration of MICT is a signal: India is serious about cruise tourism.
