Categories: News/City Updates

Visakhapatnam Port Authority to ready cruise terminal by November

The Visakhapatnam Port Authority plans to inaugurate the state-of-the-art cruise terminal by November 2023 and expects to boost tourism in the region through this facility.  Housing a high-end terminal building featuring an array of modern facilities, the under-development terminal will have a 180-meter-long berth. The terminal’s size is around 12,660 sqm and can hold cruise vessels of approximately 1 lakh Gross Register Tonnage (GRT).

According to an official, the terminal building will host several amenities such as cafeterias, lounges, and duty-free stores alongside an exclusive area for customs and immigration checks. Additionally, the building, with a housing capacity of 2,000, will be equipped with elevators, expansive parking spaces, infrared temperature scanners, and more. The ship-shaped facility will be secured by the CISF and will have separate passageways for entrance and exit on the lines of an airport.

Also read: Six beach cleaning machines in action to bolster coastal cleanliness in Vizag

The budget for this cruise terminal and the terminal building is being shared by the Visakhapatnam Port Authority and the Ministry of Tourism. On the revenue front, the port authority is said to have plans of charging 0.085 USD per GRT from cruise operators and 6 USD per passenger. The VPA is also in talks with various cruise operators to bolster cruise tourism in the region.

Stay tuned to Yo! Vizag website and Instagram for more city news updates.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

Rushikonda buildings: Chandrababu Naidu hits out at Jagan

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has come down heavily on former Chief Minister Y S…

8 hours ago

Roads in State will be pothole-free by Sankranti: CM

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said all roads in the Andhra Pradesh state should…

8 hours ago

5 reasons why you should watch Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 now!

Kartik Aaryan's new horror-comedy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, is the talk of the town, winning hearts…

9 hours ago

Bigg Boss Telugu 8: Nikhil’s Aggression Shocks The Audience!

Bigg Boss Telugu is a popular reality show with a huge viewership from all ages.…

12 hours ago

IT employee dies in road accident in Vizag

A youth died in a road accident near Panorama Hills in the limits of the…

12 hours ago

7 upcoming events in Visakhapatnam this November that are actually fun!

As we step into a new month, fresh possibilities and memories waiting to be made…

13 hours ago