by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 2:20 PM ET, Tue March 24, 2026
Well-known cruise line Viking plans to add a second ship to its small but growing river cruise fleet in India.
The new 80-guest vessel, named Viking Ganges, is scheduled to debut in 2028. It will join the forthcoming sister ship Viking Brahmaputra, which is set to begin operations on the Brahmaputra River in late 2027.
Bookings are now open for Viking’s 2027, 2028 and 2029 river cruises in India on both ships. The vessels will sail between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the northeastern state of Assam as part of Viking’s new 15-day “Wonders of India” itinerary.
The trip will operate round-trip from Delhi. It includes an eight-day river voyage and a fully guided land program, with hotel stays in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Guests can enjoy 13 included tours while sailing east or west, with a chance to visit up to 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Viking is also offering a variety of new pre- and post-trip land extensions, including Delhi (two nights), Dubai (three nights; fully guided), Kathmandu (four nights; fully guided) and Cochin & Mumbai (five nights; fully guided).
“Since announcing our new river voyages in India, we have seen strong interest from guests eager to explore this remarkable region,” says Torstein Hagen, chairman and chief executive officer of Viking. “By adding a second ship on the Brahmaputra River in 2028 and opening 2029 departure dates now, we look forward to inviting even more curious travelers to explore India in Viking comfort in the years to come.”
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