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The Diwali Cruise

8 days
Start and end in Kolkata (Calcutta)

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 56
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kolkata

    Start point
    Kolkata, West Bengal, India (Once we receive your arrival details in advance, you will be met & greeted at the airport & transferred to the jetty., 12:00 - 14:00)
    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Kolkata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mother Teresa's Home and Tomb with permanent exhibition and access to her room
    • Guided tour sailing past iconic bridges and historic European settlement areas
    Landmarks
    Mother Teresa's Home and Tomb
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Matiari

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • E-rickshaw ride to Rajbari temple complex
    • Visit to Nabakailas temple with 108 shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva
    • Visit to local weaver's home to see traditional Muslin cloth weaving
    • Walk through local vegetable market
    Landmarks
    Rajbari Temple Complex
    Nabakailas Temple
  4. Day 4

    Plassey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Early morning village walk to observe master craftsmen working with recycled copper
    • Visit to traditional sweet shop
    • Sailing past the battlefield of Plassey
    • Evening cultural music and dance program
    Landmarks
    Plassey Battlefield
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Murshidabad to Mayapur

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horse cart (local buggy) ride to Katra Mosque
    • Visit to Hazarduari Palace
    Landmarks
    Katra Mosque
    Hazarduari Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Mayapur to Kolkata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning stroll through pilgrim's bazaar
    • Visit to Krishna temple
    • Exploration of Chandernagore colonial buildings
    • Visit to former French governor's residence museum
    • Visit to Sacred Heart Church
    Landmarks
    Krishna Temple, Mayapur
    Chandernagore Promenade
    Sacred Heart Church, Chandernagore
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Kolkata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Flower Market
    • Visit to Kumartuli traditional potters' quarter
    • Panoramic tour of Dalhousie Square's heritage buildings
    • Visit to St. John's Church
    • Visit to Victoria Memorial
    • Viewing of Chhath Puja festival
    • Evening cultural program
    Landmarks
    Flower Market, Kolkata
    Kumartuli
    Dalhousie Square
    St. John's Church, Kolkata
    Victoria Memorial
  8. Day 8

    Kolkata

    End point
    Kolkata, West Bengal, India (Once we receive your departure details in advance, after fond farewell onboard you will be transferred to the Airport for your onward journey. , 09:00 - 11:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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Antara Cruises

Number of tours

10

Age Range

1 to 100 years old

Response rate

50%

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Antara Cruises Ship

  • Ganges Voyager
    Ganges Voyager
    The ship takes you back in time with the grace and style of the colonial era with wood furniture and hand-stenciled murals. From the air-con… Read more
    Capacity
    56
    Capacity
    Capacity
    56
    Built
    2015
    Built
    2015
    Built
    Guests
    56
    Guests
    Guests
    Crew
    35
    Crew
    35
    Crew
    35
    Length
    56 m / 185 ft
    Length
    185 ft
    Length
    185 feet
    Width
    Width
    Width
    Suites
    5
    Suites
    5
    Suites
    Staterooms
    23
    Staterooms
    23
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Registry
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Gross Tonnage
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Electricity
    Electricity
    Beam
    12 m / 41 ft
    Beam
    Beam
    41 feet
    Cruising Speed
    Cruising Speed
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Generators
    Generators
    Engines
    Engines
    Engines
    Draft
    Draft
    Draft
    Cabin
    Cabin
    28
    Deck
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Deck with Cabins
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Tour ID: 259040

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Antara Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

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2027

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2028

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