Tourism Department explores opportunities to boost cruise tourism in Mangaluru (opens original article in a new tab)

The Karnataka Tourism Department aims to increase cruise tourism in Mangaluru by extending docking hours and developing infrastructure, following a decline in cruise arrivals post-pandemic.

• Karnataka Tourism Department plans to extend cruise docking hours from 12 to 48 hours to boost local economy and employment
• Cruise arrivals at Mangalore Port dropped from 24 per year pre-pandemic to 6-7 per year currently
• Department will study cruise tourism in Kochi and Mumbai to develop packages including beaches, temples, and water sports