Now hire a speedboat from Gateway of India to reach Elephanta Caves!
Times of IndiaTimes Travel Editor/TRAVEL NEWS, MUMBAI/ Created : Feb 1, 2019, 16:58 IST
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Another reason for Mumbaikars to be happy! Now people can hire speedboats from Gateway of India to reach Elephanta Caves and Alibaug, and that too in just 20 min. Uber, a prominent international transportation network company, has … Read more
Another reason for Mumbaikars to be happy! Now people can hire speedboats from Gateway of India to reach Elephanta Caves and Alibaug, and that too in just 20 min. Uber, a prominent international transportation network company, has introduced UberBoat services under which people would be able to hire speedboats. This fancy upgrade is definitely going to make travellers happy as this is something new and exciting. Read less
Another reason for Mumbaikars to be happy! Now people can hire speedboats from Gateway of India to reach Elephanta Caves and Alibaug, and that too in just 20 min. Uber, a prominent international transportation network company, has introduced UberBoat services under which people would be able to hire speedboats. This fancy upgrade is definitely going to make travellers happy as this is something new and exciting.
Starting point: Gateway Of India
Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM (Everyday)
Stops: Gateway Of India, Elephanta Caves and Mandwa (Alibaug)
How to book?
To hire these fancy boats, one will have to download the app first. From Gateway of India, people can hail speedboats just at a touch of a button. These speedboats will take nearly 20 min to reach Mandhwa from the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
Price
Well, this speedboat ride can get a little pricey. There are two services available currently, namely UberBOAT and UberBOAT XL.
UberBOAT is perfect for 6 to 8 passengers and booking entire boat will cost INR 5700 (per ride).
UberBOAT XL is ideal for more than 10 passengers and to hire this one, you’ll have to pay INR 9500 per ride.
Just make sure you hire 15 min before reaching the port, as these services have just started and it might take some time.
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