Mumbai (ex Bombay)

India

Witness the iconic Gateway of India rising majestically from the Arabian Sea, the symbolic heart of this vibrant coastal metropolis.

💱 Currency Indian Rupee (INR)

🗣 Language Hindi, English

🕐 Time Zone IST (UTC+5:30)

☀️ Best Time to Visit Oct–Mar

🚢 Typical Duration 75-115 nights

💰 Price Range From $3,984 pp

⚓ Port Type Departure & Port of Call

🚤 Tender Port Yes

Gateway to India's vibrant culture and Bollywood heritage, offering cruisers access to colonial architecture, bustling markets, and the iconic Gateway of India monument.

Cruises that visit Mumbai (ex Bombay)

Build Your Day in Mumbai (ex Bombay)

Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.

Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM

Usually about 10 hours ashore

🛳 Embarkation port — worth arriving early

My ship arrives around: Getting around:

Gateway Of India Mumbai From Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves was an experience of a lifetime. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 383k

Phoenix Palladium All good Indian and international brands are available here. Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 95k 🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Center of attraction for people all over india. Train station · ★ 4.5 · 92k

Marine Drive You will get Rs.30 per person taxi to towards GateWay Of India and Back too. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 71k

Fashion Street U can choose to enter fixed price shops or shops where u can bargain. Flea market · ★ 4 · 43k 🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM

Elephanta Caves From gate way of India to elephanta caves, you got a ferry ride for a hour. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.3 · 41k 🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM

Hanging Gardens A refreshing and good view garden with bombay full city view. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.2 · 38k

Colaba Market Once In a lifetime experience...Must visit. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.3 · 36k 🕐 Closed · Opens 10:11 AM

Linking Road Market Various prices and a lot of local Indian brands A+++ Market · ★ 4.2 · 13k 🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM

The Bombay Canteen Great ambiance and very inventive and flavorful Indian food. Modern Indian restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 11k 🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM

Heera Panna Shopping Centre The place has awesome brands the only problem is bargaining . Shopping mall · ★ 4 · 11k 🕐 Closed · Opens 11 AM

Gandhi Market Place to shop for the Indian wedding season, some specific shops are good. Clothes market · ★ 4 · 11k 🕐 Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Kanheri Caves Entry fees to SGNP: ₹94/- for adult Indians. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 9k 🕐 Closed · Opens 8 AM

Lake View Cafe Every dish was bursting with authentic flavors that really hit the spot. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 8k

Bombay Cocktail Bar ...lovely music good ambience delicious food Bar · ★ 4.2 · 8k 🕐 Closed · Opens 7 PM

Diablo Mumbai Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Restaurant · ★ 4.3 · 8k 🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM

Mahakali Caves Ticket price for Indians ticket= rs 20 Time = 9am to 5pm Tourist attraction · ★ 4.1 · 7k 🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM

Lord of the Drinks Worli Drinks, good food, ambience, music, happily dancing crowd. Lounge bar · ★ 4.3 · 6k 🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum Entry is very affordable (₹20 for Indians). Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 6k 🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM

Slink & Bardot The drinks are on the expensive side but the music hits the spot! Bar · ★ 4.7 · 5k 🕐 Closed · Opens 6:30 PM

CSMT Very good 💯% to walk in Mumbai (Only short distances up to 1-2 km) Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 5k

Khyber fantastic cuisine, great service, best North Indian Food ever North Indian · ★ 4.4 · 5k 🕐 Closed · Opens 12:30 PM

THE BAR STOCK EXCHANGE - Lower Parel The music and vibe is amazing especially on weekends after 10pm. Bar · ★ 4.2 · 4k 🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM

THE BAR STOCK EXCHANGE - Bandra West Nice music, good food, super service, wonderful ambience Bar · ★ 4.1 · 4k 🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM

Escobar Located at a prime location Bandra , food, vibe and music go hand in hand Lounge bar · ★ 4.2 · 3k 🕐 Closed · Opens 6 PM

Trishna The food is simply awesome, very authentic flavour and fresh. Seafood · ★ 4.6 · 3k 🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM

PONDICHÉRY CAFÉ - ALL-DAY DINING Had a wonderful time, amazing service, and finger licking food. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 3k

Shamiana Beautiful area and the best butter chicken I have ever had. North Indian · ★ 4.4 · 2k

Toto's Garage Great music, good food and reasonably priced liquor. Pub · ★ 4.3 · 2k 🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM

St. Thomas’ Cathedral ( C.N.I ), Mumbai Must visit at least once in a lifetime. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 2k 🕐 Opens soon · 7 AM

The Bombay Store - P.M. Road, Fort, Mumbai Great place to buy gifts with an authentic Indian vibe Souvenir store · ★ 4.4 · 2k 🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM

Seven Kitchens Hitesh was amazing amazing food and excellent service and staff. Buffet · ★ 4.5 · 2k

THE GHETTO One of the best party places with great music and cheap liquor. Bar · ★ 4.2 · 1k 🕐 Closed · Opens 7 PM

Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya Intresting to visit and get to know some facts during Indian independence. Historical place museum · ★ 4.6 · 1k 🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM

BMC Forest Theme Garden It is an oasis in the concrete jungle called Mumbai. Garden · ★ 4.2 · 1k

Rajabai Clock Tower The panoramic views of Mumbai from the top were breathtaking. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 1k 🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM

Kitty Su Mumbai This has great music, fun vibes and amazing crowd. Night club · ★ 3.9 · 1k 🕐 Closed · Opens 9 PM

Sewri Mangrove Park 360deg, wetlands, marshes, flamingos!!! Tourist attraction · ★ 4 · 1k

BANDRA BORN The finest fine dining in India, presented casually. Restaurant · ★ 4.3 · 0k 🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM

Bombay Bazar Very Crowded Market But With Very A Cheap Price Rate! Clothing store · ★ 3.8 · 0k 🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM

BEST Museum Good for family and kids. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 0k 🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM

Mumbai to Elephanta Best Local Tour Guide Trikal (Elephanta Cave tour & mumbai City) Trikal made our trip to Elephanta caves a wonderful experience! Tour agency · ★ 5 · 0k

Mumbai Shopping Place Nic place 4 shopping at reasonable rates 😊 Shopping mall · ★ 4.4 · 0k 🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM

Bombay Bazaar. Good place to buy things Shopping mall · ★ 4.4 · 0k 🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM

Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.

Mumbai (ex Bombay) is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here — it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.

Next Departures from Mumbai (ex Bombay)

About Mumbai (ex Bombay)

Mumbai stands as a significant port of call in India, welcoming cruisers from three major cruise lines including Oceania Cruises, MSC Cruises, and Silversea. With 27 upcoming cruises and an impressive array of itineraries, this bustling Arabian Sea port serves as a key stop on some of the world's most extensive voyages. The most common cruise duration from Mumbai spans an impressive 115 nights, with routes connecting to coveted destinations across Asia and beyond, including Dubai, Singapore, Phuket, and as far as Cairns in Australia.

Peak travel seasons fall during the cooler winter and spring months—January through April and again in October—making these ideal times to experience this vibrant port. When your ship docks, you'll discover a city pulsing with energy and history, where colonial architecture stands alongside modern development, and the famous Gateway of India welcomes you to explore bustling markets, world-class museums, and the distinctive blend of cultures that define this dynamic metropolis.

Gateway of India's Grandeur

Stand before Mumbai's most iconic monument, the magnificent Gateway of India, an imposing stone arch built in 1924 overlooking the Arabian Sea. This architectural masterpiece serves as the perfect introduction to the city's colonial heritage and offers stunning photo opportunities with the harbor as your backdrop.

Street Food Paradise Awaits

Dive into Mumbai's legendary street food scene at bustling markets like Crawford Market, where you'll savor authentic vada pav, pani puri, and fresh sugarcane juice. These affordable, flavorful bites capture the essence of local cuisine and provide an unforgettable sensory experience of everyday Mumbai life.

Elephanta Caves' Ancient Wonders

Take a scenic ferry ride to Elephanta Island to explore 6th-century rock-cut caves adorned with intricate Hindu sculptures and carvings. This UNESCO World Heritage Site reveals Mumbai's spiritual and artistic heritage while offering peaceful respite and panoramic views of the Arabian Sea.

Colaba Causeway's Vibrant Bazaar

Explore the eclectic Colaba Causeway, where street vendors and boutique shops overflow with handicrafts, textiles, jewelry, and souvenirs. This lively pedestrian market captures Mumbai's creative energy and offers excellent opportunities to purchase authentic Indian crafts and contemporary local art.

Dharavi Slum's Remarkable Resilience

Experience a guided tour through Dharavi, one of Asia's largest slums, where artisans create leather goods, pottery, and recycled products with remarkable skill. This authentic encounter reveals the entrepreneurial spirit and community bonds that define Mumbai's working-class neighborhoods beyond typical tourist attractions.