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\u201dThe Statue of Unity, home to the world\u2019s tallest statue, has added another landmark attraction with the successful launch of a 600-passenger capacity cruise on the Narmada river,\u201d an official release stated.<\/p>\n
Commercial operations will commence upon receipt of the required statutory approvals and compliance with prescribed safety requirements, it said.<\/p>\n
The Statue of Unity area development agency already operates a 200-passenger cruise offering views of the towering structure dedicated to Sardar Patel, the scenic Narmada river, and the surrounding natural landscape that garnered a notable response from visitors, the release noted.<\/p>\n
\u201dIn response to the growing number of tourists and increasing demand, the new, larger cruise has been introduced to significantly expand the destination\u2019s tourism offerings,\u201d it stated.<\/p>\n
Beyond sightseeing, the new cruise has been purpose-built as a multi-functional floating venue capable of hosting a wide range of social, cultural, and corporate events.<\/p>\n
\u201dThe vessel is designed to accommodate birthday celebrations, corporate gatherings, product launches, musical evenings, cultural performances, private functions, and other special occasions, offering guests a unique experience amidst the picturesque Narmada River surroundings,\u201d the release stated.<\/p>\n
The cruise features decorative architectural lighting, creating an impressive visual experience during evening and night operations. Combined with its modern amenities and large capacity, the vessel is expected to emerge as one of the flagship attractions of Ekta Nagar, the release said.<\/p>\n
The 30-metre-long cruise has passenger capacity of 600 people, dining capacity of 250 people and a 5\u00d74 metres stage for performance, it added.<\/p>\n
\u201dThe Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority (SOUADTGA) continues to introduce world-class tourism infrastructure aimed at strengthening Ekta Nagar\u2019s position as one of India\u2019s premier tourism destinations,\u201d the release said.<\/p>\n
The new cruise is expected to further diversify visitor experiences while creating opportunities for destination weddings, corporate events, cultural programmes, and private celebrations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n