Key facts
- Antara Cruises offers voyages on the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers.
- Itineraries range from 3 nights to 20 days.
- The company operates vessels including MV Ganga Vilas, MV Bengal Ganga, MV Bhitarkanika, MV Mahanadi, MV Baitarani, and MV Brahmani.
Antara Cruises is offering new itineraries that allow travelers to explore South Asia, focusing on its ancient culture, wildlife, and historical significance. The voyages sail along the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, passing bustling settlements and navigating the river's bends at a leisurely pace. The company highlights how these journeys connect history, faith, craft, and trade, all nurtured by the rivers. Vessels like the MV Ganga Vilas offer longer journeys, such as a 19-night, 20-day cruise from Kolkata to Varanasi and back, while the MV Bengal Ganga provides shorter 3-night, 4-day trips. Other itineraries include explorations of the Princely Murshidabad, the "Creeks & Crocodiles" tour in Bhitarkanika, and a "Colours of Bengal" cruise.