VIKING has announced the construction of a new ship designed for India’s Brahmaputra River, the Viking Ganges, scheduled for delivery in 2028. She will join sister ship, the Viking Brahmaputra (pictured), which is set to begin operations in late 2027. In addition, the river cruise line has announced new dates...
VIKING has announced the construction of a new ship designed for India’s Brahmaputra River, the Viking Ganges, scheduled for delivery in 2028.
She will join sister ship, the Viking Brahmaputra (pictured), which is set to begin operations in late 2027.
In addition, the river cruise line has announced new dates for its India itineraries from 2027-29, which are now open for booking.
“Since announcing our new river voyages in India, we have seen strong interest from guests eager to explore this remarkable region,” said Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO of Viking.
“By adding a second ship on the Brahmaputra River in 2028 and opening 2029 departure dates now, we look forward to inviting even more curious travellers to explore India in Viking comfort in the years to come.”
Both the ships will sail between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the north-eastern state of Assam on Viking’s new 15-day itinerary, ‘Wonders of India’, which also features a seven-day fully-guided land program.
Ganges and Brahmaputra will have capacity for 80 passengers and feature 40 staterooms.
Operating roundtrip from Delhi, Wonders of India will feature stops in Agra and Jaipur as well as 13 included tours and 10 visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Golden Triangle and the Taj Mahal.
Guests will also have the chance to walk through Old Delhi, see the Palace of Winds and Guwahati’s temple, search for one-horned rhinos at Kaziranga National Park and discover Majuli, one of the world’s largest river islands. JHM
