Mormugao Goa, India
India

25 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

Crystal Cruises (6 Cruises)

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Frequently Asked Questions

At Mormugao, among cranes, silos and cargo ships on the south bank of the Zuari estuary, in the port town of Vasco da Gama. Take the industrial setting for what it is: a gateway. Behind the containers begins India's smallest state.
By prepaid taxi or autorickshaw: both wait for passengers at the exit. Bargaining is part of the trip, but the official counters simplify matters and avoid unpleasant surprises.
Choose one of three directions: the heritage of Old Goa, the lanes of Panaji, or the sand of the nearby beaches. Trying to combine all three means spending the day in a car; Goa is lived in the details rather than in the number of sites ticked off.
A group of churches inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, about thirty kilometres north-east of the quay. The Basilica of Bom Jesus, completed in 1605, holds the tomb of St Francis Xavier; Sé Cathedral opposite has one of the largest naves in Asia; and St Cajetan's Church, modelled on St Peter's in Rome, completes the set.
Close to an hour each way, longer at peak times. On site you move easily on foot among lawns, enormous trees and street vendors: the place stays peaceful despite its importance.
The district inherited from Portuguese administration, about 45 minutes from the port: ochre, blue and green houses with wrought-iron balconies, pocket chapels and azulejos still naming the streets. You wander it without a plan, and the contrast with the bustle of the nearby commercial avenues is what makes the walk.
Yes, the closest are about 4 km from the terminal. They give an honest sample of the Goan coast: coconut palms, fishermen's huts and grilled-fish restaurants with your feet in the sand.
Not really. The celebrated beaches in the north and south of the state need more travel time than an ordinary call allows. Stick to the beaches near the port if sand is your priority.
The only museum of its kind in India, on the road to Bogmalo a few minutes from the terminal. It displays aircraft and naval memorabilia, and makes an easy stop for short calls or rainy days.
Stay in Vasco da Gama: its streets, with overflowing markets and tea stalls, are worth a look and only minutes away by taxi. Many cruise passengers return aboard feeling they merely pushed a door ajar — which is exactly right, and already a great deal.