Viking has revealed it is launching its first river voyages in India on the Viking Brahmaputra in late 2027.
Currently under construction, the new ship will have capacity to host 80 guests across its 40 outside staterooms. All staterooms and suites will have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with a veranda.
Other features will include a spa and a fitness centre and an an open-air Sky Bar on the Upper Deck
The ship will sail between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the north-eastern state of Assam as part of Viking’s new 15-day itinerary, the ‘Wonders of India’. The eight-day river voyage also includes a land programme with overnights in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
Viking Chairman and CEO 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.”
Pictured: Viking Nile cruise
