There is new catamaran service between Calcutta and Haldia in West Bengal. Silverjet Catmarans operate services to Haldia daily except on Saturday and Sunday.
The catamarans are air-conditioned and provide music and video entertainment and passengers receive a complimetary drink on their journey. The Catmaran departs from Calcutta every day at 0745 hours and then leaves from Haldia at 1730 hours. The first class fare is Rs 1,000 each way, the tariff for business class is Rs 550 for each way and for the economy class it is Rs 400 for each way. The company also provides a complimetary bus service to transport passengers to the city centre and back to the terminal.
For more information contact:
Silverjet Catamarans, gate 14, Strand raod, Hare Street Junction, Calcutta, phones: 033-2492804/ 2497503/ 2102098.
Or at Haldia at CIWTC jetty, on the Hugli river.
