Built in 2014 to a design based upon the traditional river ship from colonial times the RV Bengal Ganga is an intimate ship with just 28 cabins whilst still having the latest in modern navigation and safety equipment. Gleaming teak and brass fittings throughout, it’s the perfect way to explore this relatively unexplored part of India in real style. Our eight-day Ganges river cruise covers 400 miles enabling discovery of parts of this enormous country only just opening up to international visitors, where you are still treated as a guest and almost a curiosity rather than a tourist. You’ll experience something which many of us have lost touch with, a much slower and simpler pace of life. This is reflected in ample time to just relax on board the RV Bengal Ganga as most days include several hours’ sailing. Onboard activities include cooking demonstrations with the head chef, lectures on contemporary Indian life, religion and culture and some fascinating documentaries in the evenings. Life on board is informal and relaxing, with plenty of time to get to know your fellow travellers over a refreshing drink on deck.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Luxury restaurant, located on the lower deck serving traditional Indian, Western and Vegetarian cuisine
- Complimentary bottled water, tea & Coffee are available throughout the day
- Upper deck Bar and Lounge to make the most of the stunning views
- Sun Deck offering shaded and open-air areas
- Air conditioned throughout the ship
- Mini safe in every cabin
- Early morning Yoga daily
- On board shop selling local had made items
- Ayurvedic spa area to sooth body and mind
Accommodation & Amenities
This lovely colonial river ship, features beautifully furnished cabins in panelled teak walls and floor. All have twin beds with private bathroom, shower, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, safe, writing desk plus plenty of storage. 28 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms, main deck and Upper deck cabins are 145 sq. ft. Premium staterooms are more spacious at 228 sq.ft and are located on the upper aft deck and have a double bed and full length sliding glass doors.
Premium Staterooms
224 ft² – (Upper) Deck
- Suite size: 224 sq. ft.
- Full length sliding glass doors
- Private tiled bathroom with WC, wash basin & glass shower enclosure with quality bath products
- In room safe, hair dryer & telephone
- Air-conditioning
- Private Bathroom, Robes and Slippers
- Double Bed
Upper Deck Stateroom
145 ft² – Upper Deck
- Suite size: 145 sq. ft.
- Fixed windows.
- Private bathroom with Bathrobes and slippers
- In room safe,hair dryer
- Air-conditioning
- Twin Beds
- Plenty of storage
- Staterooms lead out onto the deck
Lower Deck Stateroom
145 ft² – Lower Deck
- Suite size: 145 sq. ft.
- Fixed windows.
- Private bathroom with Bathrobes and slippers
- In room safe,hair dryer
- Air-conditioning
- Twin Beds
- Plenty of storage
- Staterooms lead out onto the deck