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.

Both the cruise lines have announced their scheduled sailings for the winter season and CruiseBay has a special sailing onboard the ABN Sukapha cruising downstream from Johrat to Silghat from 16th to 20th Dec.

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. On this 4 nights boutique expedition cruise down the Brahmaputra river from Johrat to Silghat you will explore Majuli - one of the world’s largest river islands and cross Kaziranga National Park with expansive views of the flora and fauna of this scenic park.

From travel to the indigenous food, from luxury cruising to immersive culture, come experience Assam in its most authentic form in our small group immersive tour over 6 days from 16th to 21st December starting in Jorhat and ending in Guwahati.

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To book your spot, please contact us at 020-66442999 or email us at info@cruisebay.in

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 for your winter vacation in Assam onboard ABN cruises:

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 the featured scheduled sailings onboard Antara Cruises this winter: