How large are the cabins on the RV Ganges Voyager?

From 24 to 37 square metres. Those are the most generous surfaces we have recorded across the 64 vessels in the fleet we document. The RV Indochine II publishes 18.5 square metres and the European barges start at 8.

How many passengers does the RV Ganges Voyager carry?

Fifty-six passengers in 28 cabins and suites with 35 crew. That is one crew member for 1.6 travellers, the best ratio of any vessel we have documented.

What are the dimensions of the RV Ganges Voyager?

She is 56.50 metres long and 12.50 metres wide, across 3 decks. She was built in 2014.

Where does the RV Ganges Voyager sail?

On the Ganges, in India. The itinerary follows ghats, villages, markets and temples through the Bengali countryside.

What do you see on the ghats of the Ganges?

People bathing, praying and cremating their dead, often in the same place at the same time. It is not scenery but a working place of worship. We raise it before departure, because it can shake a traveller who does not expect it.

When is the best time to cruise the Ganges?

The usable season avoids the monsoon and extreme heat, which tightens the departure calendar. We give you the exact dates for the current season at booking.

When was the RV Ganges Voyager built?

In 2014. She has 3 decks and 28 cabins for 56 passengers, with 35 crew. She is 56.50 metres long and 12.50 metres wide.

Are excursions included on the RV Ganges Voyager?

Yes, the excursions in the programme are included. We confirm the exact programme for your departure before the contract is signed.

Are drinks included on board?

Yes, drinks with meals and at the bar are part of the formula. Some selections stay outside the package depending on the departure, and we give you the list before signing.

Are gratuities included?

No. They remain at your discretion and are given at the end of the cruise. We explain CroisiEurope's customary practice before departure.

Is the RV Ganges Voyager suitable for a first big trip?

We do not recommend her as a first big trip. India asks for an adaptability the ship does not replace, even with 35 crew for 56 passengers. Seasoned travellers get far more from it.

Why are the cabins so large on this vessel?

Because the Ganges does not impose the size constraints of European canals. On a 56.50-metre vessel carrying only 56 passengers, the space available per person is nothing like a 110-metre ship carrying 150.

RV Ganges Voyager

Q: Can you fly non-stop from Montreal to India?

No. No non-stop flight links Montreal-Trudeau with Kolkata. Allow at least one connection, often two, and a full day of travel each way.

Q: Do you need a visa for India?

Yes, and it must be applied for in advance. We check the formalities at booking and give you the current list. On this destination an incomplete file costs the trip.

Q: How many nights should you plan before embarkation?

One or two. Across roughly 10 time zones, arriving the previous evening is paid for in fatigue on the first cruise day.

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RV Ganges Voyager

The Ganges Voyager is a CroisiEurope ship offering a river cruise in India on the Ganges, providing an all-inclusive experience and a boutique-style luxury river cruise. The vessel features a cultural and heritage-focused journey through India and Asia, centered on discovery, spirituality, and visits to the temples of the Ganges as well as Indian villages, within an exotic and immersive river travel experience. This upscale and intimate cruise highlights luxury river suites and Indian gastronomy, while delivering a premium river cruising experience. It is particularly suited to travelers seeking an immersive cultural journey focused on discovery, spirituality, and high-end comfort in an exotic and intimate setting.

Itineraries of the RV Ganges Voyager

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decks plans

Deck 3

Sun deck

Deck 2

Upper deck

Deck 1

Main deck

Ship's attributes

Services And Amenities

Elevators
Self-service laundry room
Casino
Jacuzzi
Pool
Beauty salon
Spa & body care

Specific needs

Wheelchair accessible staterooms

Technical specifications

Passengers: 56
Decks: 3
Length: 56 m
Width: 13 m

RV Ganges Voyager: cabins of 24 to 37 square metres on the Ganges

The RV Ganges Voyager carries 56 passengers in 28 cabins and suites with 35 crew. She is 56.50 metres long and 12.50 metres wide, across 3 decks, and was built in 2014.

The cabins measure 24 to 37 square metres. Those are the most generous surfaces we have recorded across the 64 vessels in the fleet we document. For scale: the RV Indochine II on the Mekong publishes 18.5 square metres, the European river ships go down to 10, and the hotel barges start at 8. A 37-square-metre cabin is more than four times a barge cabin.

Thirty-five crew for 56 passengers is one for 1.6 travellers. That is the best ratio of any vessel we have documented, barges included.

The Ganges, and what it asks of you

India's sacred river is not visited like a European one. Its banks carry ghats where people bathe, pray and cremate their dead, often in the same place at the same time. This is not scenery: it is a working place of worship, and an unprepared traveller can be shaken by it. We raise it before departure, because it is exactly what our clients describe as the strongest and most unsettling thing they experienced.

The rest of the itinerary crosses earth-built villages, markets, temples and a Bengali countryside that resembles nothing else. The usable season is limited: it avoids the monsoon and extreme heat, which tightens the departure calendar.

The vessel in figures

Fifty-six and a half metres long, 12.50 metres wide, 3 decks, 28 cabins, 56 passengers, 35 crew, built in 2014. Among the 64 vessels in the fleet this one stands apart: her cabins of 24 to 37 square metres far exceed the 18.5 square metres of the best Mekong boat, and her ratio of one crew member per 1.6 passengers is matched by none, not even the 22-berth barges.

Getting to India from Montreal

No non-stop flight links Montreal-Trudeau with Kolkata. Allow at least one connection, often two, and a full day of travel each way. A visa is required for India and must be applied for in advance. We check the formalities at booking and give you the current list: on this destination an incomplete file costs the trip, not just time in a queue.

We always plan one or two nights on site before embarkation. Across roughly 10 time zones, arriving the previous evening is paid for in fatigue on the first day.

What is included and what is not

Full board, drinks with meals and at the bar, excursions in the programme. Gratuities are not included. Travel insurance never is, and on a long-haul destination with connections it stops being optional. We itemise every line and explain what Quebec's FICAV fund covers before anything is signed.

Who she suits

Travellers who have already covered ground, who want space in the cabin and who accept being moved by what they will see. She does not suit a first big trip, or anyone seeking comfort without friction. Compare with the MV La Belle des Océans and the RV Lan Diep, and find the full fleet on our CroisiEurope cruises page.