Mumbai Harbour Ferry Ride (Gateway to Elephanta) Mumbai

Experience

About

The ferry ride from Gateway of India to Elephanta Island is a scenic Mumbai experience in itself, offering views of the Mumbai skyline, the harbor, passing ships, and the open Arabian Sea.

Basic Information

Timings

Ferries: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (every 30 min)

Entry Fee

Ferry: Rs 150-200 (round trip)

Best Time to Visit

October to May

Place Type

Experience

How to Reach

Walk to Gateway of India ferry terminal

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Cuffe Parade (33 m away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Churchgate (1.5 km away) on the Western Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Mumbai Harbour Ferry Ride (Gateway to Elephanta)

Cuffe Parade

Line 3

33 m

Hutatma Chowk

Line 3

1.1 km

Vidhan Bhavan

Line 3

1.1 km

Churchgate

Line 3

1.5 km

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Line 3

2.0 km

Girgaon

Line 3

2.8 km

Kalbadevi

Line 3

2.8 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Mumbai Harbour Ferry Ride (Gateway to Elephanta)

Churchgate

Fast

Western Line

1.5 km

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Fast

Central Line

Harbour Line

2.0 km

Marine Lines

Fast

Western Line

2.7 km

History

Ferries have been plying the Mumbai harbor since the British era. The route to Elephanta Island has been one of Mumbai's most popular boat excursions for over a century.