The Four Boats, Side by Side
Entry price, dress code and closing time for the Mandovi Pearl, River Ace, Panjim Royal and Golden Tide.
Smart Casual Is the Floor, Not the Ceiling
Mandovi Pearl and River Ace allow shorts and flip-flops after 8pm. Panjim Royal requires closed shoes and a collared shirt all night, and turns away anyone in beachwear at the gangway — we’ve seen it happen twice this season.
The Last Boat Back Is at 1am
Panjim jetty runs return crossings every twenty minutes from 9pm, but the final ferry from any of the four boats leaves at 1am sharp — miss it and the only way back is a ₹400 late-night taxi round the bridge.
What ₹1,500 Actually Buys You
Table minimums, chip values and how far a modest stake actually goes on each boat.
Compare the Buy-In Before You Board
No boat pays to appear higher on this list.
Mandovi Pearl
Smart casual.
Golden Tide
Smart casual.
River Ace
Smart casual.
Panjim Royal
Jacket required after 8pm — closed shoes, no shorts.
Start Here
Pick tonight’s boat by buy-in and dress code, then book the crossing from Panjim jetty.