Questions and answers
How much does a dinner cruise in Goa cost?
Dinner cruises on GoaWala are ₹850 to ₹990 per person: pay ₹100 per person online to book and the rest at the jetty, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Cruises last 2 to 3 hours on the Mandovi River, leaving from Panaji or North Goa. Most include a buffet dinner (veg and non-veg), music and dance performances — exactly what is included is listed on each cruise.
Is GoaWala safe to book with?
Yes. GoaWala is a Goa-based booking site — our address is Naikawaddo, Post Office Rd, near Dolphin Circle, behind St. Alex Church, Calangute, Goa 403516. You pay through Razorpay by UPI or card, a booking is confirmed only once that payment is received, and your voucher with its booking code is emailed straight away. Every price is shown in rupees before you pay, our booking and cancellation policy is published on the site, and a real person answers on WhatsApp at +91 94351 00516.
Why book on GoaWala instead of at the jetty?
Your seat is confirmed before you travel. A dinner cruise needs only ₹100 per person online (the rest at the jetty), you can cancel free up to 24 hours before, and most cruises offer hotel pickup from Baga, Calangute, Candolim, Arpora or Sinquerim for ₹150 per person. You can compare every dinner cruise, sunset cruise and private yacht we sell — prices, timings and what is included — in one place, and message a real person on WhatsApp before or after you book.
How much does a private villa in Goa cost?
Our private villas run from ₹26,000 a night for a three-bedroom villa up to ₹80,000 a night for the largest, which sleeps up to 20. The price is for the whole villa, and each villa's cancellation terms are shown before you pay.
What is the difference between a sunset cruise and a dinner cruise?
A sunset cruise is shorter — 1 to 2 hours — and costs ₹400–₹450 per person, timed for sunset over Panaji, most with live Goan folk dances. A dinner cruise runs 2 to 3 hours in the evening with dinner and entertainment, from ₹850 per person.
How much does a private yacht cost in Goa?
Private yachts leave from Britona and are priced per boat for a 2-hour trip: ₹9,500–₹25,000 depending on the yacht, for groups of up to 6–16 guests.
How do I book?
Pick an experience, choose your date and guests, and pay online by UPI or card through Razorpay. Dinner cruises need just ₹100 per person online, with the rest paid at the jetty; private yachts take 50% online and the rest on board. Your booking is confirmed straight away and the voucher is sent by email.
How far in advance should I book?
Book at least 24 hours before your experience. Evenings from November to January get busy, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
Can I cancel my booking?
Most experiences can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before they start, and the exact terms are shown on each listing before you pay. For dinner cruises, a cancellation inside 24 hours keeps only the ₹100 per person; refunds reach you in 5–7 working days, and if the boat cancels you choose a full refund or a new date.
Is hotel pickup included?
For most dinner and sunset cruises you can add hotel pickup for ₹150 per person at checkout, from 19 points across Baga, Calangute, Candolim, Arpora and Sinquerim. The North Goa, South Goa and Extreme South Goa tours include shared pickup and drop-off from Calangute, Baga, Candolim, Arpora and nearby areas, and the Monsoon Adventure offers the same shared pickup for ₹100 extra. Private yachts leave from Britona jetty — message us on WhatsApp if you would like help arranging a taxi.
Can you plan a group, party or corporate outing?
Yes. Private yachts suit groups of up to 16, and cruises take larger groups. Send us your date and group size on WhatsApp or through the contact page and we will suggest options.