Making CRUISE TOURISM happenGrowth & Future of India as an

International Tourism Hub

Contents

Market Scenario and Projections

Demand & Supply Factors

Current Scenario in India

Vision & Formulation of Task Force

Standard Operating Procedures

Ministry of Tourism’s Assistance Programs

Creating Tourism Experiences

SOURCE: MVA/GHK; European Cruise Council, Port of Everglades; Keynote

1 Defined as cruise passengers/population

Number of cruise passengers and penetration rates1 in global markets

Millions of passengers, Percentage

5.5

10.0

2.4Asia

Total 17.9

Europe

North

America

30.0

10.0

15.0

5.0

2011 2020

0.05

3.60

1.00

0.11

4.20

1.60

8.5%

CAGR

4.6%

6.9%

x% Percentage of cruise penetration x% Percentage of CAGR of passenger

5.9%

Market Scenario and ProjectionsThe Asian cruise

market is

expected to

grow at 8% per

annum, and

double

passenger

volume by 2020

Geographical Overview Currently Indian Ports are mostly Ports of Call

Demand Factors

1.Local market size

2.Airport passenger throughput and flight connectivity

3.Proximity to attractive destination ports

4.Attractiveness of homeport city to tourists

5.Safety

Favorable Work In progress

Status in India

Supply Factors

6. Port terminal

capacity

7. Logistical efficiency

8. Costs (e.g., fuel,

berthing)

9. Ease of doing

business

Status in India

Favorable Work In progress

Source: Vision for Coastal Shipping, Tourism and Regional Development, Ministry of Shipping

Cruise Growth Fundamentals

• Proactive Government

• Infrastructure to Accommodate today’s cruise ships

• Stable and consistent operating conditions

• Collaboration with Public Private Enterprise

• Profitability

• Providing world class experience.

• Excellent facilities

• Immediate immigration/ landing permits clearances.

• Port of Call

• Shopping facility and recreation areas

• Washrooms

• Lounges.

Cruise Growth Environment

India- The fast emerging

cruise tourist destination

SOURCE: Ministry of Shipping

104,125

125,838

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17*

Cruise Passengers handled at 5 Major Ports Costa Neo Classica homeported in Mumbai 2016-17 season

* Upto January 2017

122093*

Indian Scenario - Future

Singapore Example, Analysis

SGD millions, 2012

Total

593

100%

Transit port

47

8%

Home port

546

92%

Highest contribution to economy

comes from being a home port

location

90% of direct spend is driven by

home port expenditure

Indian ports feature primarily as

Ports of call for cruise lines

Mumbai port is the only home

port but has a much lower share

of traffic as compared to other

ports

Focus to develop HOME PORTS

The Task Force on Cruise Tourism

Ministry of Tourism

Ministry of Shipping

Ministry of Tourism

Ministry of Shipping

Ministry of Home Affairs

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Health

Port Trusts of Cochin and Chennai

All Coastal States

Cruise Operators

TASK

FORCE

PORT TRUST

IMMIGRATION

CUSTOMS TOUR OPERATOR

STATE

CISF

Constituted on 24th November, 2015

Standard Operating Procedures

Standard Operating Procedures

Port Charges

Port

Facilities

Procedure by

Steamer

Agent

Cruise

Terminals

Infrastructure upgradation to global standards

Supported/financed by Ministry of Tourism

Submit Pre-Arrival Notice & upload concerned details

into port system well in advance

Priority berthing to be available 24X7X365

Single long term permit

Single point clearance

Souvenir shop, coffee shops, Forex etc. to permitted

on daily rental basis

Competitive International port charges

Additional incentive for home porting & coastal cruises

Standard Operating Procedures

State

Government

CISF Check

Customs

BoI

Clearance

Procedure

Upload documents prior to Arrival

2D Bar Coded e-Landing Card

Bio-metric face to face check at entry/exit

Simplified declaration of ship store after issuance of one time entry for vessel stay

Single point clearance for vessel

Cabotage waived, Indians allowed to sail between Indian Ports

Check at the time of alighting/boarding

Use of technology for faster entry/exit formalities

Creation of Entertainment zone i.e. Restaurants, Bars, shops etc.

Pre-paid vehicles with verified/empanelled drivers

Facilitate tourists to place of interest with trained guides

Reception and Cultural shows

SOP 2.0 expected soon based on consultant recommendations

Ministry of Tourism Assistance

Viability Gap Funding for

PPP/LRG Projects

Appointed Global Consultant jointly

with MoS

Tourism InfrastructuReDevelopment

Schemes ~ Swadesh Darshan

MINISTRY OF

TOURISM

Financial assistance to

Central Agencies

Creating Tourism Experiences

Develop world class infrastructure at identified ports

Develop dedicated cruise terminals

Structure bankable PPP options

Ease of entry formalities- e-cruise visa/e-landing permit

Make cruise terminals into destinations by themselves

Infrastructure Development

• Coastal Circuit one of the 12 thematic circuits identified for development under SWADESH DARSHAN scheme.

• Port/Destinations improvement can be funded under this scheme.

• Large Revenue Generating Projects scheme for viability gap financing

• Subsidy upto Rs. 50 crores subject to maximum of 25% of total project cost or 50% of equity contribution of the promoter whichever is lower.

Making Cruise Terminals into Destinations

• Work with Port Trusts and State Governments for creating infrastructure in and around major ports including signage, public amenities, WiFi, etc

• Work with industry stakeholders like tour operators, transport operators, provide customized itineraries for shore excursion

• Develop city experiences by providing trained tourist /audio guides, public conveniences, shopping experiences etc

• Develop tourist attractions on the itinerary of cruise tourist into world class experiences.

• Strong marketing campaign promoting cruises and destinations around ports

S.No Central Agency Project Name Amount

Sanctioned

(Rs in lakhs)

1 Mormugao Port Trust Cruise Terminal Building at Mormugao Port

Trust

879.04

2 Cochin Port Trust Development of a Walkway/Promenade on

Willingdon Island, Cochin

901.00

3 Cochin Port Trust Upgrading of Berths and Backup Area of

Ernakulam Wharf.

2141.00

4 Mumbai Port Trust Development of Kanoji Angre Light House

as a tourist destination in Maharashtra

1500.00

5 Chennai Port Trust Cruise Passenger Facilitation Centre in the

existing Passenger Terminal at Chennai

Port.

1724.66

Financial assistance for cruise terminals/ facilities

Infrastructure Build up- port and destination

Simplified Procedures

Incentives & Support

Focused Marketing and Publicity

Way Forward

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