Most famous cruises trip of India
Most famous cruises trip of India
🛳️ 1. MV Ganga Vilas, Long River Cruise is one of India’s most famous cruises, the MV Ganga Vilas is the world’s longest river cruise, starting from Varanasi,Uttar Pradesh traveling over ~3,200 km to Dibrugarh Assam through Bangladesh and India’s river networks
The journey spans about 51 days with stops at river ghats, heritage sites, cultural centres, a unique way to experience India’s rivers, culture, varied landscapes over an epic voyage
🚢 2. Ocean & Sea Cruises, Coastal and Island Routes
🌊 Cruise Ships from Major Ports
India’s international cruise have grown with regular departures from ports like Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Visakhapatnam.
Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, Indira Dock at Mazgaon is now one of India’s largest cruise hubs. These cruises sail to scenic coastal destinations
Popular routes
Chennai - Sri Lanka international cruise experiences
Mumbai -Goa -Kochi - Lakshadweep coastal sailings visiting beaches and island areas
🚤 3. River Cruises on Indian Rivers
🚣India is developing river cruise tourism across its inland waterways. These cruises often include cultural experiences, wildlife views, scenic riverbank visits
🛳️Ganga Vilas Cruise Varanasi ,Uttar Pradesh
🚢Brahmaputra River Cruises with lush landscapes and wildlife views in Assam rhinos, riverfront culture
🛥️Ganges - Hooghly River Cruises, Kolkata West Bengal
🚤Yamuna River Cruises, Delhi
⛵ 4. Backwater Houseboat Cruises – Kerala, traditional kettuvallam houseboats very different kind of cruising experience through calm backwaters shaded by palms. These boat stays include meals and sometimes overnight cabin experiences is ideal for Honeymooners, leisure travelers
Start points: Alleppey, Alappuzha, Kumarakom, classic houseboat cruises on backwaters
🛥️ 5. Yacht & Small Boat Cruises in island destinations like Lakshadweep, short yacht cruises, boat rides, breathtaking views of coral reefs, ocean life, water sports
🚢6. Andaman & Nicobar Islands trip from Chennai - Kolkata -Visakhapatnam
🛥️Corbyn’s Cove Beach - Ross Island, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep
Havelock Island, Swaraj Dweep, Radhanagar Beach, Elephant Beach, Scuba diving
Neil Island, Shaheed Dweep, Bharatpur Beach, Natural Bridge, Laxmanpur Beach
Baratang Island, Limestone Caves, Mangrove boat ride, Mud volcano
Jolly Buoy, coral island, Barren Island volcano cruise
🐋 7. Maritime Museum & Ship Attractions
🚢 INS Kursura Submarine Museum — Visakhapatnam is a retired Indian Navy submarine converted into a museum ship on RK Beach, Visakhapatnam
Best time to travel
▪️Best cruising season from October to April
▪️River cruises may vary by water levels
▪️ Many cruises offer packages with meals, entertainment, shore excursions