2 days in this remarkable city; I first called here, as a young(er) man, back in the 70’s on cargo ships. I never dreamt I would command a magnificent Cruise ship in those days. The access to the harbour is via a long channel, part of it is without a pilot and then the latter section, a compulsory pilot boards. Pleasingly he left it to us to finish our Voyage plan and just helped with communication with the Vessel Traffic System controllers.
The approach track, along the mandatory Traffic lanes
The latter section of the plan
The final approach and turn towards the berth
Us on the dock, our track to the right, the Seabourn ovation is astern of us.
I have called here many times, been there, done and seen that, so I stayed on board while Karen went ashore and became my ‘roving photographer, (in between shops) 🙄
With the Taj hotel doorman
The Taj, renovated after the terrorist attack
The lovely interior
The Gateway of India, built to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary on their visit to India in 1911
While I busied myself on board, I took a break to take some photos for the post………
The frontage of the terminal building
The old decrepit Control tower, now serving as a roost for pigeons
The evening was a different matter and 5 of us went ashore to feast at Trishna, a superb Indian restaurant, the speciality being seafood. We shared a magnificent crab. I did not take photos that evening, however Karen went back there the next day for lunch…
Guests from overland tours to the Taj Mahal and Agra returned here and some officers joined and others left, their contract completed. Indian Immigration process, being what it is, did not go smoothly, however we were cleared to depart on time and we are now on our way towards Muscat, Oman.
Aloha Jonathan … as usual I am enjoying your blogs. I just wanted to let you know that you have many guests (who are my FaceBook friends) who were THRILLED with the location that the Amsterdam was allocated here inMumbai – just in case they forgot to tell you. I am impressed at how really nice the terminal is now. I haven’t been here is quite a while since the GWV seems to go to India on the years that I am not on board! Fair Winds and Following Seas – Dee
Did they cook the Crab?
We will be seeing you next year on the 2020 World Cruise
So many new places you have taken me to!! I thought this morning how fun it would be to interview you or have you on a podcast!! Now India is on my bucket list. I’m wondering after all your travels where you would want to go back to and explore more thoroughly?? How many cruisers are on the ship? Also what ports were cruisers allowed to come onboard on the world cruise meaning board for the remainder of your trip?
The seafood shown here was huge!!!! Great photos again too. Thank you!! Beth
Good morning Captain!! It is a real treat to read your posts. Thank you Karen for your contributions you look fabulous and I love the photo with you and the Taj hotel doorman. Randy & I particularly enjoyed this stop WC 2015.
…. oh and the excellent video coverage J!
You must know by now how much we appreciate your valuable time in shooting the videos & your commentary.
Looking forward to Salalah and or Muscat
A great report and photos ( thanks K)
At the rear of the Taj hotel, the Starbucks had a strict security entry which we went thru to get a coffee and use the internet… only to then discover no internet available.
Loved Mumbai on the Rotterdam ( Singapore to London)
Keep safe & well