“H2O is a beach-side water sports center located at Girgaum Chowpatty, a famous beach in south Mumbai. co-owned by actor Sunil Shetty with Drishti Adventure Sports, one of the specialized water adventure companies. H2O water sports in Mumbai give water adventures like jet skiing, sailing, parasailing, cruises, speed boats, and more to citizens and tourists visiting Mumbai…”
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Water Sports Rides and Activities
Jet Skiing
Jet skiing is a fast boat ride available on Mumbai Beach and is one of the major attractions on Girgaum Chowpatty beach Beach. accompanied by an operator if your age is between 16 and 18, and if you are over 18 years old, you can ride the charter on your own. The ride is about 10 to 15 minutes and charges approximately Rs. 975 for the charter and Rs. 250 for the round. Charges may vary; contact H2O directly before you start. This water sport is available according to the climate and weather conditions of the sea.
H2O also has a jet skiing course, charging about 3000 rupees per person. Jet ski training teaches how to handle and ride this water vehicle. If you are eager to just get familiar with this jet ski boat, it is free at Chowpatty. No doubts, one of the best among the list of adventures possible in and around Mumbai.
Sailing
Yet another sport by H2O, sailing on the Mumbai Sea is possible with two sails. H2O has 2 sailing boats, each with a capacity of 2 and 3 people, with the addition of an instructor making it a +1 sail capacity. The instructor guides you and makes you familiar with the vessel and operations. The total ride time is 30 minutes (half an hour), which will cost Rs. 625 in your pocket.
The requirement and limitation of sailing are that you must have beach attire like a swimsuit, and pregnant ladies are not allowed on the sail.
Platform Parasailing
This wonderful beach-side parasailing adventure sport is currently monopolized by H2O in Mumbai. The flying experience on Girgaum Beach gives you a wonderful view of city skylines and the beautiful Queen’s Necklace.
The parasail is connected to a speedboat vessel (also called a towing boat”). For a secure ride, H2O has a harness connected at the end of the parasail, which gets lifted automatically once the ride is on. It feels like a bird-fly ride through the thrilling city experience of Mumbai. The pre-requisite is beachwear for the ride and electronic gadgets like mobile phones, etc. to be taken away before the ride begins. The lifting and lading of the platform parasail are safe and secure as they are in the same place.
Age limits are above 8 years, and charges are between Rs. 1000 and Rs. 1500 per head.
Speed Boat Ride
An exciting and thrilling water sport on the beach of Mumbai, speed boat excursions by H2O can make you feel like the fastest person on the sea of Mumbai. There are two speed boat options, varying in horsepower, charges, and seating capacity accordingly. There is no age limit for this water adventure; kids under the age of 1 are free.
Charges depend on what option you select and which boat you select. There are two options: go sea-round or opt for a charter. 55-horsepower charter boats are 5 to 7-seaters, charging you 1450/- for a 15-minute ride, whereas a 150-horsepower charter boat has a capacity of 7 seats and charges 2950 for the same amount of time.
Water Boat Cruise
This cruise ride is on a motor boat with a seating capacity of 8 to 10 people on a single sail. A leisure ride through Mumbai’s sea and shore locations like Raj Bhavan, Nariman Point for half hour to 45 minutes.
With personal charter options for these motor boats, H2O has two options here: a bay cruise (10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) and a night cruise (7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.), charging you Rs. 170 per person (bay) and Rs. 280 per person (night) with age limits above 1 year.
Banana and Bump Ride
Costing you Rs. 180 per person for the banana ride and Rs. 300 per person for the bump ride, this water sport is the most exciting, thrilling, and scary ride on the blue sea off Mumbai. One never knows when the cute-looking banana vessel may go upside down and you are enjoying the inside sea location. For safety purposes, safety belts and other equipment are ready with a lifeguard. The thrill starts when the boat takes off with the rope tied to the banana or bump rider.
Flying Fish
Similar to a banana ride, the flying fish ride will make you feel gradually lifted above the sea when the vessel takes off. And it’s not just that normal cruise rider; the vessel of flying fish is connected to a speed boat, and so is the fun of flying on sea water. 12 years is the age limit for this water sport.
Water Skiing
Take a round for 15 minutes or learn as H2O teaches water skiing on Chowpatty Beach. The ride charges you Rs. 1600 for those 15 minutes. If you liked it and want to learn this water adventure to be a perfect water skier, spare Rs. 5,000 to learn through professionals. The good news is that school and college students get discounts of 20% and 10% at this water sports center at Chowpatty.
Windsurfing
This solo ride on a special windsurfer is now available on Mumbai Beach. 60 minutes of riding will cost you Rs. 600/-, and if you want to learn, a windsurfing instructor at H2O will teach you in 7 sessions for Rs. 5000/-, with discounts of 105 and 20% for school and college students. The age limit at H2O for wind surfing is a minimum of 12 years.
Rowing Boat Sail
This simple, safe boat ride with 2 people’s capacity is available for Rs. 200 and goes for half an hour. If you prefer medium-range water sports adventures, rowing boats are the best option. Just chill out on the sea for those 30 minutes.
Pedal Boat Ride
H2O has introduced pedal boating, which you can enjoy starting from the shores of Chowpatty Beach till Nariman Point and back for 30 minutes. Another leisure option on sea water if you are fit enough with your legs to push you on those seas With a minimum age limit of 12 years, this half-hour ride will cost you Rs. 200 for a 2-seater round.
Note : All these water adventures are available according to their mentioned timings and the weather or climate conditions of the sea. Required attire, like a swimsuit, is a must for such sports. Current charges at H2O may differ compared to those mentioned above. See also Taraporewala Aquarium just adjacent to it.
H2O Office Contact
Corporate Office Address : Top Floor, Mehta Mahal, 15 Matthew Road, Opera House, Mumbai 400004.
Water Sports Centre Address : Girgaum Chowpatty, Mumbai 400007, Next to Charni Road station.
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