Antara River Cruises

Kolkata | Varanasi | Orissa

India

Antara River Cruises offers Indian and international clients a new way to experience travel on the rivers of South Asia, sailing along untouched destinations, visiting bustling cities, hidden villages, and serene waters, all the while unpacking only once.

Antara seeks travelers who are looking for untouched experiences on the region’s life-giving river systems. We seek to offer rare vistas of contemporary South Asia, in all its antiquity and futurity, on ships that offer great creature comforts, warm service and graceful travel. Each handcrafted ship is uniquely designed to give passengers nested adventures. We achieve this by having a really high passenger to crew ratio of 36:40+ and guides and special lecturers who offer insight into the worlds that passengers encounter each day.

Beautiful textiles, art, cutlery, furniture, libraries, boutiques, wellness and spa and activities are themed to the cruises and make the stay onboard a sensorially rich experience. Each shore excursion is chosen to surprise, thrill and provoke the curious traveller.

Highlights

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Large & spacious suites where you can immerse yourself in the river with all creature comforts with the finest amenities, all the while receiving caring, attentive service.

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The ships travel to wondrous places where travellers can experience the depth of life as it is happening in the fields, workshops, city markets, waterways, religious centres, and in the quiet glade of a tree on the riverbank.

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Our chefs cook and serve world cuisine with the finest local ingredients that tempt travellers to expand their culinary horizons.

Location

Kolkata | Varanasi | Orissa

India

Antara’s Ganges ships dock in Kolkata and Varanasi, two great river cities on the Lower Gangetic plains.
Our Kolkata jetties are located in the historic Botanical Garden in Howrah (founded in 1787) and Indenture Memorial Jetty in Kolkata.
In Varanasi, guests embark at Ravidas Ghat, at the northern end of Varanasi’s 84 ghats.
In Orissa, guests embark at Gupti Jetty, Rajanagar, Kedrapara Dist.

How to get here

All major international and domestic airlines connect to Kolkata, Varanasi, Bhubhaneswar

Extensive rail network connecting major cities in India.

The embarkations points are 35-40 minutes from the nearest airport / railway station.

Antara Ganges Voyager I & II is a spacious, high-ceilinged 28 suites serene sanctuary, with beautiful hand-painted murals and all the comforts of a five-star hotel. All suites have a cosy sitting area and a French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors. A bed dressed in soft linens, with a choice of pillows. Your roomy bathroom has a rain shower, comfy robes and slippers, and spa-quality bath products. Other high-end amenities include a generous amount of closet space, under-bed storage, a flat-screen television with a wide selection of on-demand movies, individual climate control, bottled water replenished daily, fresh fruit and flowers upon arrival, an iPhone docking station with alarm clock, makeup mirrors and universal electrical plugs.
Antara Ganga Vilas is a celebration of India’s post-independence design and a tribute to its innovations. Each room is inspired by Josef Albers’ paintings which are experiments in the perception of color as well as tantra and its quest to perceive the many parts of the universe in its wholeness. Nauka Vilas has one bedroom while the Catamarans have 2 suites each with twin/queen beds.

Ganges Voyager

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Ganges Voyager II

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Ganga Vilas

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Catamarans

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Features

Personalised Service

With the highest staff-to-guest ratio and personalised butler service, experience true Indian hospitality. Warm and friendly service which sets the stage for an unforgettable journey.

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Authentic Decor

Original art work throughout the Ganga Vilas

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Gourmet Dining

Farm fresh ingredients and Michelin inspired menus paired with choicest of wines,

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Sustainable Cruising

Antara is also actively creating sustainable cruising with an emphasis on local produce and Indian specialty food products and beverages and the reduction of food wastage. We support conservation of mangrove forests in the Sundarbans, education, waste treatment and sustainable agriculture experiments.

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Sun Deck

Relax and lounge on our sundeck with crisp fresh air and sun for company.

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Yoga

Wake up early and spare a few moments to rejuvenate your senses with a session of Yoga on the Ganges. Complimentary Yoga classes, geared towards beginners, are offered to all guests every morning.

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Cultural Programs

After spending the day in off-board excursions, enjoy cultural dance performances within the premises of the cruise. These folk dance forms offer a glimpse into India’s rich heritage and culture through their synchronized moves and attire.

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Luxury Honeycomb Spa Robes with Slippers

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All-Natural Spa-quality Bath Amenities

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In-room Electronic Safe

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Individual Climate Control

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High Quality Linens with Duvet and Premium Mattresses

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Bottled Water Replenished Daily

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Flat Screen LCD Television with Movie System (except Catamarans)

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Complimentary Wireless Internet in All Public Areas

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In room coffee service with freshly powdered specialty coffee beans with home baked cookies.

Our chefs have curated Michelin-inspired, incredibly flavoured, regionally influenced menus to take you on a culinary journey. A combination of local and international delicacies are available onboard.

The ships have one restaurant each with a expertly trained culinary team providing buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and seated multiple course dinners with world cuisine and regional specialties, all made primarily with local ingredients. Special meal requests like vegan, gluten/lactose free etc. can be arranged with advance information.

The lounge also has a bar offering Indian and international fine wines and liquors.

Dining Room

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Lounge & Bar

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Sun Deck

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The lounge and sun deck can be used for meetings, presentations, lectures, and team-bonding exercises. Projectors, screens, mikes, and laptops are available.

Seating is flexible depending upon the numbers - up to a maximum of 56 persons for Ganges Voyager and 36 persons for Ganga Vilas.

Activities

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Onshore excursions: A tour of historical monuments which include British colonial buildings, Mother Teresa’s memorial home, Murshidabad’s Palace & Chandernagore’s French colonial buildings to name a few.

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Enjoy cultural dance performances within the premises of the cruise.

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Cooking demonstration and lessons of Indian regional cuisines

Ganges Voyager

1) Maharaja Suite - The most luxurious and spacious suite aboard, with 400 sq. ft. of space, the Maharaja Suite is a haven of luxury. Embellished with Persian rugs, Burma teak floors and rich tapestry, it also has a flat screen TV, on-demand movie service, and a writing desk.

2) Viceroy Suites - Regal and ornate, the Viceroy Suite is furnished with colonial decor, Persian rugs and hand-stencilled walls. It has more than 360 sq. ft. of living space, a finely crafted day bed and a spacious bathroom fitted with all modern amenities.

3) Heritage Suites - Offering utmost privacy and comfort with a spacious French balcony to witness the panoramic views, Heritage Suite is a perfect retreat. It is fitted with an exquisite four-poster bed, Persian rugs and floor-to-ceiling glass doors. The hand painted walls add to the charm of these suites.

4) Colonial Suites - The Colonial Rooms are painted in vibrant and inviting colours with picturesque prints that uplift the mood. There is a comfortable seating area in the suite and also a beautiful French balcony.

5) Signature Suites - Our Signature Suite offers two styles of arrangements – 2 twin-size beds and 1 queen size-bed. It has a comfortable seating area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors to enjoy the view outside. Decorated with hand-stencils, local murals and fine wood furniture, the suite is meticulously designed for comfort.

Ganges Voyager II

Ganga Vilas

1) 08 Suites on the Main Deck with French Balcony - Every room on the Ganga Vilas comes with twin-size beds that can be converted to a queen-size bed, a seating area, writing desk, spacious built-in wardrobes, a flat screen LCD television and a non-alcoholic minibar.Bathrooms come with all-natural spa-quality bath products, and modern bath fixtures including a rain shower. All suites are boutique with a unique colour and art adorning them.

2)10 Suites on the Upper Deck with French Balcony -Every room on the Ganga Vilas comes with twin-size beds that can be converted to a queen-size bed, a seating area, writing desk, spacious built-in wardrobes, a flat screen LCD television and a non-alcoholic minibar. Bathrooms come with all-natural spa-quality bath products, and modern bath fixtures including a rain shower. All suites are boutique with a unique colour and art adorning them.

Catamarans

2 Suites with Queen/Twin beds in one Catamaran-
Antara Catamarans have suites designed with fresh contemporary furniture, original works of art on palm leaves, handloom textiles and luxe linen. Everything is designed for beautiful night’s rest in the heart of the forest.

Dining Room

Indulge in fine dining experiences curated using freshest of the ingredients, offering an array of delicacies prepared imaginatively and plated artistically.

Lounge & Bar

Enjoy fine tipples and ingeniously crafted cocktails and mélanges curated using the freshest seasonal ingredients.

Sun Deck

Spend your days in the warm rays and relax on our well-appointed sundeck, all the while ordering drinks from our bar & lounge.