Ferry services to and from Gateway of India curtailed for next 3 days

From December 2-4 ferry services from and to the Gateway of India will be curtailed due to Navy Week celebrations. Therefore, those shuttling to and from Alibaug and Elephanta Island, including tourists, will have to make alternative arrangements.

"As part of Navy Week celebrations, the traditional ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony is scheduled to be held from December 2 to 4 at the Gateway of India," informed Commander Rahul Sinha, spokesperson of Indian Navy.

During this event, various activities will be conducted around the Gateway of India which includes helicopter operations.

"As a result, the water front opposite the Gateway of India would be required to be free of all sailing and ferry boats during this event starting from 10 am onwards on December 2 (Wednesday) till the night of December 4 (Friday) for security and flight safety reasons," added Cdr Sinha.

Hence, ferry boat services during this time will be reduced to only bare essential trips.