The river whispers its secrets
to those who listen
Stories of ancient civilizations, the clap of a weaver’s loom, a glimpse of a mangrove crocodile sliding into the water. Antara River Cruises reveal South Asia to you through waterways and destinations along the sacred Ganga, the mighty Brahmaputra and the four mysterious rivers of the Bhitarkanika National Park. Nestled in the slow pace, contemporary luxury and warm hospitality of custom-built Antara ships, discover these enchanting lands, and rediscover yourself.
the fleet
Designed and built fully in India, our ships are a labour of love for the river and the culture it represents.
They are the perfect springboard from which to dive into the adventure that are our itineraries. Journeys of the mind and heart which engulf you in the culture, artistry and discovery of river life.
MV GANGA VILAS
The newest member of the fleet is an 18-suite ship that sails on the longest, most picturesque river cruise in the world. Over 51 days across 2 countries, 5 states, and 27 river systems, Antara Ganga Vilas sails from Varanasi to Dibrugarh via Dhaka. It is a celebration of India’s post-independence design and a tribute to its innovation.
MV GANGES VOYAGER II
Ganges Voyager II is designed to travel upstream from the colonial city of Kolkata to the late Mughal princely capital of Murshidabad; and downstream to the Indian Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world.
MV GANGES VOYAGER
Ganges Voyager is designed to travel upstream from the colonial city of Kolkata to the late Mughal princely capital of Murshidabad; and downstream to the Indian Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world.
MV BENGAL GANGA
Bangal Ganga is designed to travel upstream from the colonial city of Kolkata to the late Mughal princely capital of Murshidabad; and downstream to the Indian Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world.
MV NAUKA VILAS
Nauka Vilasis designed to travel upstream from the colonial city of Kolkata to the late Mughal princely capital of Murshidabad; and downstream to the Indian Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world.
MV BHITARKANIKA & MAHANADI
Antara Catamarans are premium 2-suite vessels built just for the river system in Bhitarkanika National Park. Equipped with modern amenities for a comfortable stay and cruising in the wilderness.
MV Baitarani & MV Brahmani
Antara Catamarans are premium 2-suite vessels built just for the river system in Bhitarkanika National Park. Equipped with modern amenities for a comfortable stay and cruising in the wilderness.
THE ITINERARIES
Our itineraries show visitors
South Asia in a new light
MV Bengal Ganga
mv ganges voyager
Explore the rich history and colonial heritage of Bengal from where the British Raj took root and spread through much of South Asia. Nawabs, princes, battlefields, temples, tombs, mosques and churches, – all to explore in this cruise.
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MV Bhitarkanika & MV Mahanadi
Lying on the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha, Bhitarkanika National Park, popularly called the mini-Amazon, is the second largest Mangrove ecosystem of our country after the Sundarbans.