Cruise Tourism

Cruise Tourism on National Waterways Gains Momentum

Official Press

21 Jul 2025

The river cruise tourism sector in India is experiencing significant growth, with a 19.4% increase in river cruise voyages on National Waterways from 371 in 2023-24 to 443 in 2024-25. The government plans to develop 51 new cruise circuits across 14 states and 3 union territories by 2027 under the Cruise Bharat Mission, aiming to triple the number of river cruise passengers. Viking Cruises is entering the market with the Viking Brahmaputra vessel, further boosting investment in the sector. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is enhancing infrastructure and safety measures to support this growth.

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