Viking will commence inaugural India river cruises in late 2027, sailing on the all-new Viking Brahmaputra, custom-built for the Brahmaputra River in the northeastern state of Assam.
Currently under construction and due to debut in late 2027, the 80-guest and 54-crew Viking Brahmaputra ship heralds the cruise company’s first foray into river voyages in India.
The three-deck river ship will feature 40 outside staterooms, including two Explorer Suites, with signature Scandinavian design and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and verandas.
Onboard amenities will include a Spa & Fitness Centre and an open-air Sky Bar on the Upper Deck.
Brahmaputra will sail between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in Assam as part of the new 15-day Wonders of India round-trip itinerary from Delhi, which includes an eight-day river voyage and a fully guided land program with overnight stays in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
With 13 included tours, guests can experience up to 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Taj Mahal in Agra and Jaipur’s Palace of Winds.
On the river cruise, passengers will experience Guwahati’s temple, villages along the Brahmaputra River banks, one-horned rhinos and buffalo of Kaziranga National Park and Majuli, one of the world’s largest river islands.
Viking CEO & Chair Torstein Hagen said: “In recent years, our guests have particularly enjoyed visiting Indian ports on our ocean itineraries. We are now delighted to introduce a new way for curious travellers to explore the heart of this phenomenal country, in-depth and in Viking comfort.”
The company will also offer additional new pre- and post-land extensions for the new India river cruise itinerary, including Delhi (two nights), Dubai (three nights; fully guided), Kathmandu (four nights; fully guided) and Cochin & Mumbai (five nights; fully guided).
Read our review of a Viking river cruise on the Mississippi here.
