For promoting tourism in maritime states under Sagarmala, projects have been identified in convergence with Ministry of Tourism and tourism development departments of maritime state governments. Key coastal tourism projects include:

• Development of Coastal Circuits under Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Ministry of Tourism
• Development of infrastructure for promoting Cruise tourism
• Development of lighthouses
• National Maritime Heritage Museum Complex at Lothal
• Underwater viewing gallery and restaurant at Beyt Dwarka

Ministry is part-funding fishing harbour projects in convergence with Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DADF). As of 31st March 2018, there are 27 fishing harbor projects (cost: Rs. 4,068 Cr) identified under Sagarmala, 13 projects (cost: Rs. 1,189 Cr) have been funded under Sagarmala.

21 Coastal Districts have been completed and domain ministries & concerned state governments have been asked to implement the district action plans

Development of coastal communities through Marine sector related activities like fisheries, maritime tourism and corresponding skill development is an essential objective of the Sagarmala Programme. Development of cruise tourism and lighthouse tourism are other activities which are being actively considered under Sagarmala Programme.