Kochi: The Union government has approved the proposal for the Beypore (Kozhikode) – Kochi – Dubai cruise ship service. The Union Shipping Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, revealed that the initial steps to launch the cruise ship service are underway, following consistent demands from non-resident Indian passengers.
The Kerala Maritime Board has asked NORKA (Department of Non-Resident Keralite’s Affairs) to conduct feasibility studies on potential passenger cruise ships for the service. The total distance above the water surface between Beypore and Dubai spans 4,000 km. Passenger ships travelling at 35 kmph should be able to travel this distance in about three and a half days.
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The service may accommodate up to 1,250 passengers and will utilise a fully equipped vessel specifically designated for the Kochi-Dubai route. As per reports, a one-way ticket will cost as low as Rs 10,000. Passengers will be allowed of carrying three times the luggage allowed on an air plane.
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