M V Nautica with 662 cruise passengers Ship called at NMPT.

Mangalore:Cruise vessel M.V. NAUTICA with 662 cruise passengers and 397 crew members called at NMPT on 1-12-2012.  This is the 6^th cruise vessel calling at the Port during the current financial year 2011-12.  The vessel came from Goa. Majority of the passengers are from USA, Canada, Germany & UK and have opted for ground tour and enjoyed  the scenic beauty and cultural heritage of D.K. District like 1000 Pillar Jain temple, monolithic statue of gomateshwara, Gokarnanatha temple, St.Aloysius chapel, Kadri temple, cashew factory, city shopping etc.  These tourists were taken around by the local ground tour operators, M/s Lia Travels and the agents of the ship are  M/s J.M. Baxi & Co.

The captain and passengers of the vessel are very much impressed upon the  world class facilities available at the Cruise Lounge, neat and tidy berth area, concretised roads, security arrangements, emigration facility, greenery in and around the port, availability of local ground tour operators, proximity to tourist areas, etc. During the interaction the passengers have expressed their satisfaction during their short stay at Mangalore and enjoyed the tourist areas.

Some of them have stated that this is their 2^nd visit to Mangalore and are eager to visit again.  Dr. P. Tamilvanan has stated that this is the    5 th voyage of M.V. Nautica at NMPT during the last couple of years.  He has added that 5 more cruise vessels are scheduled to be called at the Port during the remaining period of the current month.