Speed Boat to Mandwa
The quickest option, ~18 minutes. Pick S.B Zamia (8 seater) or S.B Juveria (12 seater).
View speed boatsHome / Gateway → Mandwa / Alibaug
Gateway of India to Mandwa & Alibaug: by sea, in 18 minutes.
Skip the 3-hour drive via Panvel. Take a private speed boat or yacht from the Gateway of India directly to Mandwa jetty, the gateway to Alibaug.
- 18 Min by Speed Boat
- vs 3 Hours by Road
- Daily Departures
- Private Hire
Why skip the road to Alibaug
If you have never taken the sea route to Alibaug, it changes how you think about the weekend.
9× faster
18 minutes by speed boat vs 2.5–3 hours via the Mumbai–Pune–Panvel road.
No traffic, no detour
Skip the perpetual jam at Panvel and the long detour around the harbour.
The view
Mumbai skyline, Arabian Sea, Konkan coastline. The journey becomes the trip.
Pick your timing
Private hire means you choose the departure time, not a fixed ferry schedule.
Group friendly
From 2 to 70 guests on the same boat.
Door-to-jetty
We'll coordinate Alibaug taxi pick-up at Mandwa jetty on request.
Three ways to make the crossing
Pick by group size, budget and the kind of experience you want.
Yacht to Mandwa
For groups who want the comfort and privacy of a yacht for the crossing.
View yacht options
Ferry to Mandwa
For large groups: weddings, school trips, corporate offsites. 60–70 guests.
View ferriesYour Mandwa crossing, step by step
From the moment we confirm to the moment you step off at Mandwa jetty.
i.
Meet at Gateway
We meet you on the Gateway of India steps 15 minutes before departure.
ii.
18-minute crossing
Board your private boat. Cross the harbour past the Taj, Naval Dockyard and Elephanta.
iii.
Step off at Mandwa
Alibaug is a 20-minute drive, and we can arrange the taxi on request.
Gateway to Mandwa: common questions
How long does it take from Gateway of India to Mandwa by boat?
About 18 minutes by private speed boat. Yacht crossings take 25–35 minutes, ferries 45–60 minutes.
How do I get from Mandwa to Alibaug?
Mandwa jetty is about 20 minutes by road from Alibaug town. Taxis are available; we can pre-arrange on request. Staying at Taj Alibaug specifically? See our Mandwa to Taj Alibaug guide.
Can I book a one-way speed boat to Mandwa?
Yes. One-way and return bookings are both available.
How much does a Gateway to Mandwa speed boat cost?
Priced per trip, starting from our base rate for the 8-seater. Send an inquiry for a same-day quote.
Can I bring luggage for an Alibaug weekend?
Yes. Speed boats and yachts have luggage space. Let us know how many bags.
Do I need to pay in advance, and can I cancel?
Yes, a booking is confirmed once the advance is paid. The advance is non-refundable if you cancel, except where the Coast Guard or Port authority restricts sailing.
Mumbai to Alibaug, without the highway.
18 minutes on water. Private boat. Direct booking.