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Other dates available
29 Jan 2028
UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises
Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & the Maharajas' Express
from £18815 pp
25 Mar 2028
UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises
Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & the Maharajas' Express
from £18815 pp
07 Oct 2028
UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises
Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & the Maharajas' Express
from £18815 pp
28 Oct 2028
UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises
Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & the Maharajas' Express
from £18815 pp
Itinerary
Kolkata (ex Calcutta)
Kolkata (ex Calcutta)
Kalna
Matiari
Murshidabad
Kolkata (ex Calcutta)
Mayapur
Kolkata (ex Calcutta)
New Delhi
Agra
Ranthambore National Park
Jaipur
Bikaner
Jodhpur
Udaipur
Mumbai (ex Bombay)
Mumbai (ex Bombay)
*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.
What's Included with UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises
WiFi
Gratuities included
Butler service for every suite
Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks onshore
Flights and overseas transfers
Luxury boutique accommodation onboard on award-winning ships
Unlimited premium spirits, fine wines, hand-made cocktails and locally sourced beers
Delicious, five-star farm-to-table cuisine from breakfast to dinner
Daily choice of carefully curated excursions - many of which are exclusive to Uniworld guests
Locally inspired on board entertainment and enrichment
Services of the award-winning Uniworld team including a dedicated Cruise Manager
On board fitness and wellness classes
Explore Ganges Voyager II
East India Restaurant
The East India Restaurant can be found on the Main Deck
Excursions
Landmarks
Numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites await in India—particularly in the Golden Triangle—made up of New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. You’ll see the beautiful Taj Mahal, a mausoleum dedicated to the third wife of the 17th century Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
Humayun’s Tomb is the first garden-tomb in India. Its remarkable design inspired such monuments as the Taj Mahal. Its red and white exterior, geometric motifs, and domed rooftops are truly breathtaking.
Just outside of the rose-hued streets of Jaipur, the Amber Palace presides over a rocky hill. As imposing as it appears at first glance, a tour of the fort’s interior reveals a gorgeously ornate design.
Cuisine
Indian cuisine is famously complex and generous in spices—of which there are so many that we like to host a fascinating spice workshop onboard our Ganges cruises.
Don’t be tempted to paint the entire country with one brush, however, as regional differences in cuisine abound. While you’ll find meat and seafood integral to plenty of Indian dishes, there are primarily Hindu regions that avoid beef and primarily Muslim areas that avoid pork—and many that eschew meat entirely, with a broad range of delicious vegetarian dishes.
While traveling in the Golden Triangle, you may be more likely to dine on rich dishes, such as creamy curries and stews. The international influence skews Tibetan here, so dumplings and noodles find their way onto many local menus. Along the Ganges, fresh fruits and vegetables are plentiful, as is seafood. This is the Bengali region of India, and desserts are especially popular here. Think sweet rice pudding and donuts soaked in syrup.
Festivals
Numerous holidays and festivals are held throughout India every year, creating a special opportunity to engage with local culture from a unique perspective. When our sailings overlap with these holidays, you may have the chance to witness local celebrations. Dance on the sun deck amidst the splash of bright colors during Holi, light firecrackers for Diwali, and listen to the chants rising from the riverbanks outside the ship during Chhath Puja.
Wellness
Celebrate the holistic health benefits of yoga with us through our complimentary Wellness Program, available on every India river cruise. Led by a certified, resident yogi, this program introduces travellers to the different types of yoga with group lectures and daily classes as well as individualized meetings, so that guests at every stage of their practice can participate in this culturally immersive program comfortably.
Governors Lounge
The Governors Lounge can be found on the Sun Deck
Voyager Spa and Fitness Centre
The Voyager Spa and Fitness Centre can be found on the Sun Deck
Sun Deck
- Observation Deck
- Governor's Lounge
- Bar
- Voyager Spa
- Fitness Centre
Upper Deck
- Maharaja Suite
- Heritage Suite
- Viceroy Suite
- Colonial Suite
Main Deck
- East India Restaurant
- Reception
- Signature Suite
Ganges Voyager II Cabins & Suites
Maharaja Suite
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