Diu gets floating restaurant Floatel : Find all details here

Diu: Diu’s first floating restaurant was inaugurated on Saturday. Tourists exploring Diu will now have the opportunity to enjoy a meal aboard a catamaran vessel docked at the Diu police jetty. The Mini Cruise restaurant, designed to accommodate 167 passengers, offers an upper deck for music concerts and a lower deck housing a restaurant and a beer bar.

Referred to as a ‘Floatel’ or floating hotel, this initiative is a collaborative project between the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and DVS Global, a private company located in Veraval town within the Gir Somnath district. Established through a public-private partnership (PPP), this project involves ownership and operation of the floating restaurant by DVS Global, sharing a portion of its revenue with the Union Territory, as per the agreement signed among Diu Smart City Limited, DVS Global, and the UT administration.

Part of the Smart City project, a pristine mini cruise, crafted by the DVS Global Company in Goa, has arrived in Diu, boasting a capacity for 167 passengers and a crew of 10, equipped with cutting-edge machinery. Inaugurated by Diu Collector Bhanu Prabha, this DVS Global Mini Cruise, built with a double engine and a weight capacity of 150 tons, is capable of venturing up to 40 to 50 nautical miles into the deep sea.

The mini cruise presents an array of facilities, including vegetarian dining, live music, dance parties, pre-wedding photo and video shoots, as well as arrangements for marriage and birthday parties. Safety measures are paramount, with provisions for lifeguards, life jackets, lifeboats, and a proficient rescue team. Tourists can relish a guided tour lasting one to one and a half hours, exploring Diu’s historical seaside fort, Pani Kotha Jail, and the scenic environs of the bridge.

The floating restaurant’s menu offers a delightful culinary experience, blending Indian, Gujarati, and Chinese flavors. Skilled chefs craft a wide variety of dishes, emphasizing the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Featuring fragrant curries and an enticing selection of vegetarian choices, there’s something to satisfy every taste preference.

The introduction of the DVS Global Mini Cruise is expected to draw an influx of visitors, both domestic and international. The cost for this enchanting experience is Rs. 1199 per person, while children can enjoy it for Rs. 799.

The cruise will treat tourists to a captivating sunset between 5 to 6:30 pm, providing an hour of a ride to bask in the sea’s beauty with high tea and breakfast. During the twilight cruise between 7:30 to 9:00, DJ, high tea, a special buffet, live entertainment, and tattoo artists will entertain the tourists. The midnight cruise between 10 to 11:30 pm will also have dinner with live performances. DeshGujarat