# Pondy Boating - Mangrove Bay > Premier Boat House, Mangrove Safaris & Boating in Pondicherry, India. Daily 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Pondy Boating (Mangrove Bay) offers authentic 1-hour backwater boat rides in Puducherry exploring lush mangrove root canals, historic 2,000-year-old Arikamedu Roman trade port ruins, the Bay of Bengal sea beach confluence, and Puducherry harbour. ## Services & Experiences - [Home Page](https://www.pondyboating.com/): Official portal with live pricing, vessel showcase, and instant reservations. - [Boat Ride Packages & Prices](https://www.pondyboating.com/#rides): 1-hour signature cruises including Shared Rides (₹500/adult, ₹250/child), Couples Private Boat (₹3,000 flat), and Separate Private Vessel (₹5,000 flat for up to 10 guests). - [Special Offers & Discounts](https://www.pondyboating.com/#offers): Seasonal coupons and family passes. - [Boarding Location & Directions](https://www.pondyboating.com/#location): Boarding jetty located at 2nd Cross St, Marina, Vambakeerapalayam, Puducherry 605001. Free vehicle parking, clean restrooms, and private changing rooms on-site. - [Online Boating Booking](https://www.pondyboating.com/#booking): Instant reservation with WhatsApp confirmation (+91 73974 38874). Zero advance payment required; pay on arrival at the jetty. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.pondyboating.com/#faq): Official guidelines on boat ride timings, ticket prices, safety life jackets, and weather policies. ## Contact & Location - Phone / WhatsApp: [+91 73974 38874](https://wa.me/917397438874) - Google Maps Location: [Pondy Boating on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=PondyBoating+Marina+Vambakeerapalayam+Puducherry) - Website: [https://www.pondyboating.com/](https://www.pondyboating.com/)