From Fjords to the Ganges: Viking Cruises Sets Sail for India’s Untamed Brahmaputra

Viking Cruises is making headlines with its latest news: launching its very first river cruises in India, in late 2027 aboard its newly constructed Viking Brahmaputra. This new venture is a ground-breaking move into South Asia, with passengers having the opportunity to take a journey far into India's northeast.

 

Key Highlights:
First-Ever India River Cruises: Viking introduces its first river cruises in India as Viking Brahmaputra navigates the powerful Brahmaputra River from Guwahati to Nimati Ghat in Assam.

 

Custom-Built Ship: The new vessel will have 80 passengers in 40 outside staterooms, all with Viking styling, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, private verandas, spa, fitness center, and a Sky Bar.

 

Wonders of India Itinerary: The 15-day "Wonders of India" tour package includes an eight-night river cruise and escorted land tours in Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, overnighting in each of these cities.

 

Cultural Immersion: There are 13 outings with the visitors visiting a maximum of 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Taj Mahal, Jaipur's Palace of Winds, and vibrant lanes of Old Delhi.

 

Wildlife and Nature: The tour features wildlife activities at Kaziranga National Park—home to the fabled one-horned rhino—and visits to Majuli, the second-largest river-island in the world.

 

Exclusive Offer: North American early bookers save up to $5,000 per couple, in addition to special airfares, when booked by July 31, 2025.

 

Pre/Post Extensions: Also featured are guided extensions to destinations like Dubai, Kathmandu, Cochin, and Mumbai that complement the overall journey.

 

CEO's Vision: Viking Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen reaffirmed the company's focus on delivering more engaging, more rewarding travel experiences and repeated that India's natural beauty and rich heritage have been the inspiration for centuries of explorers.

 

Source: Viking Cruises Official Press Release, The Independent, Travel + Leisure, CruiseMapper, Breaking Travel News