Full Details on Kochi to Kozhikode (Calicut) Ship Journey
Happy News for all travelers who dreams for a journey in
ship through Sea…. Government of Kerala – Inland Navigation department cleared
all formalities and given permit for an Indian Private company to operate Small
Passenger Ship (Ferry type) from KOCHI to KOZHIKODE and KOZHIKODE to KOCHI.
It is expected to get inaugurate the maiden trip during Onam
holidays in September 2016.
The first ship for the operation was bought to Kochi during
July 2nd week from Athens- Greece.
2 Ships parked near Marine Drive at Kochi
It takes around 3.5 to 4 hours to reach Kozhikode from
Kochi. It’s a boom for daily commuters/ tourists who either do not get a ticket
in AC train or get jammed in normal busy traffic in roads. Through inaugurating
this project Government of Kerala clearly shows its vision in diversifying the
Tourism intake to Gods own country using different channels to promote the
hidden treasures in the state. The project was earlier announced by former Chief
Minister Mr. Ommen Chandy in March 2016.
Kochi to Kozhikode (Calicut ) Ship Route
Presently company is starting with 2 ships with parallel service
from Kochi to Kozhikode & Kozhikode to Kochi on same day. Capacity of a
ship 130 passengers
Promoters claimed that like in flights ships will be having
2 classes namely ECONOMY for budget passengers and BUSINESS CLASS for luxury
passengers. All food during the travel will be served similar in flights.
Most significant part of the ship is in its safety. It has
got 5 large Russian made jackets to hold up to 30 passenger’s / jacket safely
for days along with food.
Presently base cost / passenger is planned to be fixed in between Rs. 1000- 1500.
Government of Kerala is also trying to give 30% discount as subsidy on fares to promote the new venture which will be a flag ship project under State.
If the pilot project becomes successful, government of Kerala has more plans for future with
Kochi- Thiruvananthapuram- Daily Ship Service
Kochi- Lakshadweep – Daily Ship Service
Kochi- Colombo Sri Lanka- Daily Ship Service
We TEAM Jumborooms.com wishes all success to the whole TEAM behind this project and let Kerala Tourism blossoms with new similar initiatives .... ALL THE BEST WISHES..
 Passenger Ship Service Starting from September 2016&via=stc_network)
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