Cruises in India to start your year with
Precious Rongmei, TIMESOFINDIA.COM, THINGS TO DO IN INDIA Updated : Dec 8, 2022, 21:20 IST
Cruises in India to start your year with
With one of the longest coastlines in the world, and amazing river systems, it would be unfair not to go cruising in India. Most of the cruise destinations in India are exotic and deserve a visit or two. When we talk about cruising in India, places like Andamans, Lakshadweep, Sundarbans, Kerala backwaters and the mighty rivers Brahmaputra and Ganga come to mind.
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Cruising needs to be a regular feature in the travel scene in India, and with that mind, we have curated a list of great cruises you need to try in India.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands cruises
There are only government-run cruises that go to Port Blair in Andamans from mainland India. Cruises operate from the port cities of Kolkata and Visakhapatnam. These luxury cruises are: MV Harshavardhana, MV Nicobar, MV Swaraj Dweep, and MV Nancowry. Once you reach Andamans, you will find plenty of ships (private) for island hopping. Dolphin cruises are big in this part of the country.
Jalesh Cruises
India’s first multi-destination cruise line is all about luxury and comfort. Set sail from Mumbai to destinations like Goa, Diu and Ganpatipule aboard these luxury vessels. Best of entertainment and adventure awaits.
MV Mahabaahu Cruise
The luxurious MV Mahabaahu will take you on an adventure in one of the most magnificent rivers in India – Brahmaputra river in Assam. Experience Assam’s lush tea country and see the river valleys on this epic journey.
Sunderbans Luxury Cruise
Onboard MV Paramhamsa, you will be amidst all modern amenities that will make your journey from Kolkata to the wilds of Sundarbans a memorable one. This four-decked luxury cruise liner is one of the best ways to explore the mangroves of Sundarbans.
Pandaw Ganges River Cruises
Get onboard RV Katha Pandaw and RV Kindat Pandaw to experience 14 luxurious nights of exploring the sights of the Upper Ganges River. You can choose either Kolkata or Varanasi to begin your journey.
The Oberoi Vrinda Luxury Kerala Cruiser
This is one of the best ways to explore the gorgeous backwaters of Kerala. This five-star luxury cruise will take you to the Alleppey backwaters and Vembanad Lake in Kerala. The sights and the luxury experienced on this cruise will remain with you for a long time.
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