RV Bengal Ganga

India’s Golden Triangle and Ganges River Cruise

Delhi

Amber Fort

Kolkata (ex Calcutta)

Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, India, is a vibrant city known for its rich cultural heritage, colonial architecture, and intellectual dynamism. Often called the "City of Joy," Kolkata blends the old and new, featuring landmarks like the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, and Indian Museum alongside bustling markets and modern malls. The city's literary and artistic legacy is celebrated through numerous festivals, theaters, and galleries. Renowned for its culinary delights, Kolkata offers a diverse cuisine, from street food to Bengali sweets. Home to notable figures like Rabindranath Tagore, the city remains a hub of education, politics, and culture.

Bandel

Nabadwip

Chandannagar

Located on the Upper Deck, these spacious suites measure approximately 27 square metres (290 sq ft) and offer a refined retreat with generous living space. Each suite features twin beds that can be pushed together, a separate lounge area, and access to a communal balcony with outdoor seating—perfect for enjoying the river views in comfort.Inside, you’ll find thoughtful amenities including air conditioning, a mini-bar, kettle, writing desk, and built-in storage. The suite also includes two en-suite bathrooms, each with a shower and stocked with all-natural toiletries, along with bathrobes and slippers for added comfort.

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Deluxe Suite (Upper Deck)

Located on the Upper Deck, these comfortable cabins measure 14 square metres (145 sq ft) and feature twin beds (which can be pushed together) and access to the communal balcony with outdoor seating—ideal for watching life along the river drift by. Each cabin includes air conditioning, electronic safe, and built-in wardrobe. Slippers, bathrobes, and a hairdryer are also provided.The en-suite bathroom includes a shower and is stocked with all-natural toiletries for a refreshing and eco-conscious experience.

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Deluxe Cabin (Upper Deck)

Located on the Main Deck, these comfortable cabins measure 14 square metres (145 sq ft) and feature fixed twin beds and access to the communal balcony with outdoor seating—ideal for watching life along the river drift by. Each cabin includes air conditioning, electronic safe, and built-in wardrobe. Slippers, bathrobes, and a hairdryer are also provided.The en-suite bathroom includes a shower and is stocked with all-natural toiletries for a refreshing and eco-conscious experience.

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Deluxe Cabin (Main Deck)

Located on the Upper Deck, these comfortable cabins measure 13 square metres (139 sq ft) and feature a single Murphy Bed and access to the communal balcony with outdoor seating—ideal for watching life along the river drift by. Each cabin includes air conditioning, electronic safe, and built-in wardrobe. Slippers, bathrobes, and a hairdryer are also provided.The en-suite bathroom includes a shower and is stocked with all-natural toiletries for a refreshing and eco-conscious experience.

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Single Deluxe Cabin (Upper Deck)

<ul><li>Sundeck</li><li>Outdoor Lounge</li><li>Spa</li><li>Wheel House</li></ul>

Sun Deck

<ul><li>Saloon</li><li>Premium Suites Deluxe Suite</li></ul>

Upper Deck

<ul><li>Dining Room</li><li>Deluxe Cabins</li><li>Galley</li></ul>

Main Deck

All meals are served in the main deck dining room at tables for four or six. Breakfast is buffet-style with cereals, yoghurts, fruit, hot options like sausages and eggs, breads, pastries, and Indian dishes. Lunch is typically a buffet of mainly Indian cuisine. Dinner is served buffet-style or as a set menu, also featuring Indian dishes. Two complimentary glasses of house wine or local beer are included with lunch and dinner. Drinking water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, and juices are available throughout the day.

Dining Room

This deck also features the welcoming salon and bar—a sociable hub where guests can enjoy a drink, unwind with a book, or simply relax in the inviting atmosphere.

The Saloon

The Sun Deck is the perfect place to take in the ever-changing scenery of the Ganges. Located at the top of the ship, it offers a peaceful retreat with both open and shaded areas. Here, you’ll find the outdoor lounge with comfortable seating, sun loungers for relaxing under the sky, and a small spa for moments of indulgence. The wheelhouse is also located on this deck, where the ship’s journey is expertly guided by the captain and their crew.

The Spa can be located on the sun deck.

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Riviera Travel's ships are not adapted for wheelchair access; if you are intending to take a wheelchair with you please contact the operator directly.Due to popularity of river cruising when there is more than one ship in port the ships could be moored alongside each other. If the ship happens to be moored away from the landing pier disembarking could involve walking across gang planks and the sun deck of other ships.River cruises operate with a smaller crew than ocean cruises and do not have the crew available to personally attend to passengers with reduced mobility therefore a travelling companion would need to be able to help with any physical needs.The itinerary included with the river cruises involves shore excursions visiting places with cobbled streets which can be on an incline making navigation of these streets difficult for anyone with reduced mobility.If you have any concerns about your health whilst on tour, please see your Cruise Director or Tour Manager. They will be able to advise you about chemists and availability of doctors, etc. In an emergency you could always phone our emergency number as issued on your itinerary. Whilst there are no on-board medical personnel, the ship can stop at any time to transfer any passenger requiring emergency medical attention to local medical facilities. Please contact the operator with any concerns you may have.

Disabled Facilities

There is no requirement to bring formal dress - smart/casual is acceptable for both day and evening as there is no dress code enforced.However, men are requested not to wear shorts for dinner or vest tops at any time in the dining room. You may wish to wear a jacket and tie for dinner.The Chef's Dinner offers the opportunity, should you wish, for more special attire.

Dress Code

The minimum age limit is 12 years old at the date of departure. We reserve the right to limit the number of children on any particular cruise. Any minor must be accompanied by and share a cabin with an adult aged 21 or over. If the adult is not the minor’s parent, a ‘Parental Consent Guardianship Form’ must be signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to sailing.

Age Restrictions

There are no on-board medical personnel, although specific crew members will have basic first aid training. However, the ship can stop at any time to transfer any passenger requiring emergency medical attention to local medical facilities.If you have any concerns about your health whilst on tour, please see your Cruise Director or Concierge. They will be able to advise you about chemists and availability of doctors, etc.In an emergency you could always phone our emergency number as issued on your itinerary.Medical Facilities

Medical Facilities

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship for the duration of your cruise. Please note that speeds may vary.

Wi-Fi

Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted anywhere on board except for designated areas on the sun deck.Smoking is not allowed on any public transport and there may be other restrictions in hotels, bars and restaurants.

Smoking Policy

We cater for most dietary requirements, please ensure you advise our sales team when making the booking.

Dietary Requirements

Daily programmesA daily programme is produced on board and delivered to your cabin each evening, detailing the following day’s activities.On our river cruises we love to take you right into the heart of each town or city you visit along the way, and during your cruise local guides will offer a variety of guided walking tours, panoramic coach tours and/or visits to museums and local cultural favourites such as a wine tasting in Burgundy and a train journey through the Swiss mountains.You will have a good mix of touring and free time to learn about the history and the little quirks of each place, with plenty of time to explore at your own leisure. Please check the itinerary of the cruise for more specific details.Optional excursionsVisits to places of interest are organised for most of the days of your holiday, but it it is not compulsory that you go on all the included experiences that have been arranged.Please note: entrance fees to museums are not usually included in the price of your holiday.Going ashoreYou are free to go ashore at your leisure when the ship is moored.The Cruise Director or Concierge will inform the group when the ship is due to leave each mooring point.

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India’s Golden Triangle and Ganges River Cruise

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Kolkata (ex Calcutta)

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