India is blessed with mighty rivers like the Ganga, Brahmaputra, Indus, Narmada and Cauvery which run for hundreds of kilometers through several states and entire civilizations are built along these rivers. Discover India’s rich history & culture on a luxury river cruise vacation on the Ganges and the Brahmaputra.

Antara Cruises and Assam Bengal Navigation (ABN) offer two of the best river cruising experiences on the Ganges & the Brahmaputra respectively. Cruise through breathtaking landscapes onboard your luxury ship and you get to experience the ‘real’ India visiting cities, towns and villages that are off the beaten path.

In addition to the winter sailings of both cruise companies which we have featured in the newsletter, we are pleased to announce a chartered sailing over Christmas period on ABN Sukapha for 3 nights from 24th to 27th Dec ’22, round trip Guwahati.

The Brahmaputra river valley is not only blessed with abundant forest cover, but also a unique culture that’s rooted in a simple, agrarian, self-sufficient way of life for the Assamese people. This 3 night outand-back cruise provides a fascinating taster of Assam, with visits to villages and to the rarely visited Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, where you will venture through the jungle in search of the Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros.

From travel to the indigenous food, from luxury cruising to immersive culture, come experience Assam in its most authentic form on our small group immersive tour over 5 days from 23rd to 27th December ex-Guwahati.

For more details and to book your cabin, please contact us at 020-66442999 or email us at info@cruisebay.in Limited cabins available!

The Indo-British joint-venture company, Assam Bengal Navigation (ABN), was formed in 2002. With four cruise ships and a houseboat, ABN is the most experienced operator on Indian rivers. ABN commenced cruises on the Brahmaputra in 2003 and on the Ganges in 2007. On Brahmaputra cruises, guests get to experience wildlife viewing, village walks, visits to tea gardens, exploring country towns in cycle rickshaws, barbecues on deserted river islands, dance performances, and visits to craft workshops. There is no better way to experience Assam’s rich culture and history.

Presenting a variety of sailing itineraries on the Brahmaputra for your winter vacation onboard ABN:

Antara River Cruises has introduced luxury river cruising to India with two ships, Ganges Voyager and Ganges Voyager II. The all-suite river cruises with personalized butler service and high-end amenities is set to revolutionise river cruising in India. With large indoor and outdoor public spaces, French balconies and large windows, you can enjoy unrestricted views of the riverscapes – Antara has meticulously carved out itineraries to explore some of the most beautiful destinations along the Ganges from Kolkata to Varanasi to the Sundarbans.

Here are a couple of featured sailings onboard Antara Cruises this winter: