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Cruise Karnataka 1 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka CRUISE KARNATAKA Background Karnataka is blessed with 320 kilometers of exquisite coastline featuring pristine beaches and unexplored backwaters. The coastline is studded with ten minor ports between Mangalore in the south and Karwar in the north. The Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka (DoT) intends to develop Cruise Tourism in Karnataka along its coastal belt on a Public Private Partnership framework. DoT invites Expression of Interest from interested parties - cruise lines/cruise operators, cruise terminal operators, port operators, hoteliers/hospitality partners, private airlines and other interested private parties to partner with DoT for development of cruise tourism in Karnataka. The Project It is envisaged to develop cruise tourism in two formats; 1. COASTLINE CRUISE Coastline Cruise would involve cruising along the coastline of Karnataka between Mangalore and Karwar, visit the exquisite destinations along the coast and those in proximity to the ports. There are 10 minor ports on the coastline of Karnataka between Mangalore and Karwar such as Belekeri, Tadri, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Kundapur, Malpe, Padubidri, Old Mangalore and one major port at New Mangalore. Some of these would be developed as ‘Ports of Call’ with one or two more as ‘Home Ports’.

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Cruise Karnataka 1

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka

CRUISE KARNATAKA Background

Karnataka is blessed with 320 kilometers of exquisite coastline featuring pristine beaches and

unexplored backwaters. The coastline is studded with ten minor ports between Mangalore in the

south and Karwar in the north.

The Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka (DoT) intends to develop Cruise Tourism in

Karnataka along its coastal belt on a Public Private Partnership framework.

DoT invites Expression of Interest from interested parties - cruise lines/cruise operators, cruise

terminal operators, port operators, hoteliers/hospitality partners, private airlines and other

interested private parties to partner with DoT for development of cruise tourism in Karnataka.

The Project

It is envisaged to develop cruise tourism in two

formats;

1. COASTL INE CRUISE

Coastline Cruise would involve cruising

along the coastline of Karnataka between

Mangalore and Karwar, visit the exquisite

destinations along the coast and those in

proximity to the ports.

There are 10 minor ports on the coastline

of Karnataka between Mangalore and

Karwar such as Belekeri, Tadri, Honnavar,

Bhatkal, Kundapur, Malpe, Padubidri,

Old Mangalore and one major port at

New Mangalore. Some of these would be

developed as ‘Ports of Call’ with one or

two more as ‘Home Ports’.

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Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka

Passengers/ tourists shall travel the Arabian Sea, explore the backwaters and islands, visit

various destinations enroute to experience the diversity of the Western Ghats with its vibrant

forests, roaring waterfalls, wildlife, exquisite temples and monuments, sunbathed beaches

and the rich and varied culture and cuisine of Karnataka.

The development of Coastline Cruise (“Development Activities”) would include the following;

• Provision of state-of-the-art cruise liners

• Design and development of itineraries

• Provision of off-board facilities and activities- sight seeing, excursions, adventure

etc.

• Marketing and promotion activities

• Development of enhanced facilities at the ports such as berthing facilities, requisite

infrastructure for cruise ships, amenities for tourists etc.

The activities to be undertaken by DoT and the Private Partner would be detailed out in the

subsequent stage of bidding.

2. LUXURY CRUISE/ HIGH SEAS CRUISE

Luxury Cruise/ High Seas Cruise would be designed purely for pleasure, with an itinerary

which has no stop overs at any port of call. These cruises are for those who wish to

experience the novelty of a cruise. The emphasis is therefore on ship-board facilities and

entertainment.

The facilities would include luxury accommodation; entertainment facilities such as game

shows, performances, casino; amenities such as restaurants and wine bars; library,

rejuvenation/ treatment programmes/spa etc.

Submission of EoI

Interested parties may submit the Expression of Interest (EoI) for the above along with a brief

profile of the organization/associate firms/members. The submissions shall include the following:

1. Profile of organisation/ associate firms;

2. Audited Annual Statements for past three years;

3. Concept plan for development of cruise tourism in Karnataka,

• The concept plan could include type of cruise proposed, tentative itinerary and

requirements at the port.

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• Express interest in developing/ undertaking any/or all of the activities mentioned

under “Development Activities” above.

Format for Submission

1. EoI shall be submitted as one ORIGINAL and a COPY. Both the ORIGINAL and the COPY

shall be submitted in two different sealed envelopes and shall bear the name and address

of the Applicant.

2. The envelopes shall be titled “ EoI for Development of Cruise Tourism in Karnataka”.

3. EoI shall be submitted to the address of the Department of Tourism, Government of

Karnataka (Project Proponent) given below.

Timelines

Last date for submission is EoI is the 10th August 2009 before 1700 hours IST.

In case of any queries / clarifications on the Project, please write into or contact at the below

mentioned address.

DoT reserves the right to cancel the notification of EOI or reject all or any offers without assigning

any reason there of. Project Proponent

Project Advisors

K Viswanatha Reddy, IAS Director, Department of Tourism Government of Karnataka, No 49, 2nd Floor West Entrance, Khanija Bhavan Race Course Road, Bangalore—560 001 Tele: 080-22352525, Fax: 080-22352626

Infrastructure Development Corporation (Karnataka) Limited Sushma Nirmal/ Sandhya Nayak S

Infra House, #39, 8th Main, 5th Cross Sadashivnagar, Bangalore- 560080

Tele: 080-43448000, Fax: 080-23613016