Luxury Cruise Vessel ‘Nautica’ calls at NMPT

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Dec 1, 2011: Cruise vessel M.V. NAUTICA with 662 cruise passengers and 397 crew members called at NMPT today.  This is the 6th cruise vessel calling at the Port during the current financial year.  The vessel came from Goa and will be sailing out to Cochin today evening.  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.

 

 

 

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 2nd visit to Mangalore and are eager to visit again.

NMPT Chairman 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.