Two Waters
One river, one sea, and the place where they meet. Two hours that begin in the green shade of the Sal's mangroves and end on open water off Betul and Mobor, with a swim, a fishing line and the coast's quieter landmarks on the way.
The Sal is the slow river of the south. It runs behind the beaches of Cavelossim and Mobor, wide and green, with mangroves standing in the water on both banks, egrets in the shallows and kingfishers on the fishing stakes. The boat goes at the river's pace. Then the Cutbona jetty opens up on the bank: Goa's deep-sea trawler fleet moored three and four abreast, nets drying on the rails, crews at work on the decks. Past it the banks fall away, a small shrine stands at the mouth, and the water changes colour under you, river brown to sea blue, where the Sal meets the Arabian Sea. On most mornings the dolphins are here, working the tide.
Then the second water. The boat crosses the bar and the coast opens out: the Betul headland with its lighthouse to the south, the long pale curve of Mobor beach to the north, and nothing ahead but sea. On a calm day the captain holds off the sand for a swim, and anyone who wants a line gets one, in the river or at sea depending on the day. The way back takes in the places most visitors never see: what is left of the old Betul fort, the temples and the wayside cross on the bank, and the fishermen's village with its canoes drawn up on the sand. On board there is water, soft drinks, juice, ice, dry fruits and fresh fruit salad, and a music system for your playlist. Departures run from morning to a sunset slot; mornings give the best chance of dolphins.
Families · Visiting parents · Small groups · A first time on the water
Wide, green and slow, with mangroves standing in the water on both banks. Egrets in the shallows, kingfishers on the fishing stakes, the odd canoe crossing ahead of you.
Goa's deep-sea trawler fleet moored three and four abreast along the bank, nets drying on the rails. The crew will tell you which boats went out last night.
A small shrine on one bank, the sandbar on the other, and the colour of the water changing under you from river brown to sea blue. The dolphins work this stretch on most mornings.
Betul below its headland to the south, Mobor's long pale curve to the north, both seen the right way round: from the water. On a calm day the boat holds off the sand for a swim.
A swim off the stern in open water, and the crew's lines for anyone who wants one, in the river or at sea at the captain's call on the day.
The lighthouse on the Betul headland, what is left of the old Betul fort, the temples and the wayside cross along the bank, and the fishermen's village with its canoes drawn up on the sand. The things the road never shows you.
| Up to 8 guests | ₹22,500 |
| 9 to 15 guests | ₹24,000 |
- Snacks on board On request
- Drone photo & video On request
- Celebration cake & décor On request
- Photographer On request
Betul, South Goa. We send the exact jetty pin with your confirmation.
Please be at the jetty fifteen minutes before departure.
Off the boat, near Betul or Mobor beach when the sea is calm and otherwise in the river, at the captain's call.
The river leg runs in every season. The sea leg depends on the day; through the monsoon the trip stays on the Sal.
Compulsory for every guest, for the whole trip. Full safety equipment is on board.
Available at an extra charge, pre-ordered with your booking.
Good to know
How many guests can come, and on which yacht?
Up to 15. Two yachts run the Two Waters, one for up to 12 guests and one for up to 15, and we assign by group size and availability. Either way the boat is private to your group.
What is included on board?
Mineral water, soft drinks, juice, ice, dry fruits and fresh fruit salad, a music system for your own playlist, and a life jacket for every guest. Snacks, a drone shoot and alcohol can be added at an extra charge when you book.
When does the Two Waters run?
Year-round. The Sal is sheltered water, so the river leg, the mangroves, the Cutbona jetty and the mouth, runs in every season. The sea leg, the beaches and the swim run when conditions allow and stay inside the river through the monsoon months. Departures run from early morning to a sunset slot. Dolphins are seen on most mornings, but they are wild and never guaranteed.
What do we see from the river?
Mangroves standing in the water on both banks, egrets and kingfishers, fishing stakes and canoes, then the deep-sea trawler fleet moored at the Cutbona jetty. At the mouth a small shrine stands on the bank, a sandbar runs out on the other side, and the water changes colour where the river meets the Arabian Sea. From the sea you see Betul beach below its headland and lighthouse, the long curve of Mobor, the old fort, the temples and the wayside cross, and the fishing village with its canoes on the sand.
How is this different from the Sunset Sail?
The Sunset Sail is an evening cruise timed to the light, with drinks and appetisers, on the river or at sea. The Two Waters is the daytime trip that does both in one go: down the Sal, out through the mouth, along the beaches, with a swim and a line in the water, on a sports cruiser for up to 15.
Are the prices inclusive of GST?
No. Every rate shown is exclusive of GST, which is charged at 18% on top. Your WhatsApp confirmation states the full amount before you pay anything.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp with the experience, your date and your guest count. We confirm availability the same day. The booking is secured on full advance payment; once that is in, the date is yours.
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