"floating restaurant" Launched in Muttukadu backwaters near Chennai – here’s a glimpse

Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) recently celebrated the launch of a unique “floating restaurant” space in Chennai. The Scenery Cruise is touted as Chennai’s first “Luxury Dinner Cruise” and offers panoramic views of the Muttukadu backwaters. The boat was launched by Tourism Secretary B. In the presence of Chandra Mohan, Tourism Minister R. Rajendran and MSME Minister TM Anbarasan. It is currently anchored at the Muttukadu Boat House on the East Coast Road (ECR) in Chennai and is a short distance from the main city. The double decker boat has a seating capacity of approximately 100 people.

It has an air-conditioned deck that can function as a restaurant or party space. It is also equipped with a stage, changing rooms, a DJ area and a sound system. There is an open upper deck with seating areas and a banquet hall area. The website also mentions a buffet counter. More details about the food are awaited. Currently, this restaurant is open only for advance bookings and promises to be the perfect venue for wedding functions, corporate functions, family parties, small-scale launch events and other occasions. The company claims that dance show, DJ performance, magic show etc. can also be a part of the experience here. The cruise operates from 7:30 am to 11 pm.

According to reports, the project cost Rs 5 crore and was initiated as a collaboration between Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) and Grandeur Marine International, a private shipbuilding company based in Cochin.