Cliff Diving, Scuba Diving & Slack Lining Activities Introduced at St. Mary’s Island: Check Out

Cliff diving, scuba diving and slack lining activities have been introduced at St. Mary’s Island near Malpe in Udupi from January 21, Saturday for a month on a trial basis.

Udupi MLA K. Raghupathi Bhat inaugurated the activities at the island and said that the administration is planning to promote the island as a destination for adventure and water sports activities. The MLA said that all water sports already introduced and yacht service to be introduced will continue for a month. After assessing the response of tourists, they will be introduced on a permanent basis.

MLA Bhat said that the Cliff diving is a rare activity under which one has to dive into sea from 26 ft high. According to Sudesh Shetty, leaseholder of Malpe Beach Development, the yacht service will be introduces soon and will have two packages. Under package 1, which will be a ‘joyride’ for 10 minutes, ₹2,000 will be charged per person upto four persons. Under package 2, which will be a ‘cruise’ ride for half an hour ₹35,000 will be charged for 14 persons. Snacks will be offered on board.