A harbour business, passed down by hand.
Kasimi Motor Launch Services has worked the waters off the Gateway of India for over sixty years. The boats have changed. The family hasn't.
Three generations on the Gateway steps.
The Ulde family were among the early operators of motor launches off the Gateway of India — a small wooden boat, a hand-cranked engine, and a quiet patch of jetty. What began as a working livelihood became a name people remembered when they wanted to cross the harbour.
Today the business is led by Majidulla Ulde, who learnt the harbour from his father and grandfather. The fleet now includes speed boats, party ferries, partner yachts and sailing boats — but the way we work hasn't changed. One family, one phone, one promise: a safe ride and a fair price.
"You can buy a faster boat. You can build a slicker website. You can't shortcut sixty years of knowing this harbour."
How we got here.
A short history of a long career on the Mumbai harbour.
The first launch
The family begins ferrying passengers and goods off the Gateway of India in a single wooden motor launch.
A fleet, a name
Two more boats added. The Kasimi name becomes known among regulars crossing to Mandwa and Elephanta.
Majidulla takes over
The next generation steps up — modern speed boats, party ferries, and yacht partnerships are added.
Direct booking
Bookings now move over WhatsApp and the web — but every confirmation still goes through Majid bhai.
Mumbaiboatbooking.com
A simpler, faster way to check availability and book directly with the operator.
Bigger fleet, same family
Two new boats joining the fleet. Same crew, same standards, same single point of contact.
The four rules of this jetty.
We have turned down work for breaking these. We are not about to start now.
Safety is never priced in
Life jackets, weather calls and licensed skippers are standard — never an upsell.
One price, no agents
The quote you get is the price you pay. No commission layers, no surprises at the jetty.
The boat owner answers
You speak to the family that owns the boats — not a call centre.
Weather wins
If the sea isn't safe, we reschedule or refund. No exceptions, no debates.
Sixty years of harbour, one quick WhatsApp.
Speed boat, yacht, ferry party or harbour cruise — tell us what you want and we will confirm in minutes.