Vivada Inland waterways Limited is the largest inland waterways company in India. Established in 1966 as Bunkerers to ocean going vessels, Vivada offers a wide variety of Waterways services. The main operations are controlled from Kolkata, which is the main hub for Inland Water transport in National Waterways 1 and National Waterways 2.

The company has always found a niche place in Inland waterways with high capacity utilization and has a large scope of expansion. Vivada is rated as the forerunner in Inland Waterways, registering constant increase in ton-km of cargo hauled every year and introducing new services in waterways. VIVADA has created a place for itself through INNOVATION, INTEGRITY and INITIATION

We have exotic and exciting cruise options on the River Ganga:

Exotic Holiday Cruises

THE SUNDERBANS CRUISES: Click here to view Itinearay
The M.V. Paramhamsa cruiser will take you on a sail along the beautiful Ganges. When the sail is southbound, you will pass through many heritage sites and ultimately reach the Sunderbans - the largest mangrove forest in the world and the abode of the Royal Bengal Tiger. You will love the great mangrove forests and enjoy the sight of the animals and birds.

Sail on an adventurous trip through the amazing flora and fauna of the Sunderbans and that too in a luxury ship... it promises to be a memorable journey.

Sunderban boasts a mix of dense mangrove forests and a fabulous wildlife that attracts visitors like a magnet. The unique biodiversity of this delta wins applause from all those who visit it. The delta at the meeting point of the great rivers, Ganga and Brahmaputra covers a total area of 9630 square kilometers. Sunderbans flaunts 84 species of mangrove and mangrove-related plants, 200 species of birds, including herons, tree birds, raptors, egrets and many more. It houses the largest number of Royal Bengal Tigers in India.Out of the 102 islands at Sunderbans, 54 are inhabited and the people here make a living from agriculture, fishing and honey collection.

Sunderbans, the largest mangrove ecosystem in the world was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985 and was honored as a Biosphere Reserve in 1989
Vivada Inland Waterways Limited owns a fleet of vessels and is the largest inland waterways company in India. The company presents M.V.Paramhamsa, an advanced luxury cruiser which will take you on a memorable sail into the Sunderbans.

Vivada Cruises takes you through the meandering rivers and the eerie creeks of Sunderbans to make your trip a thrilling one. This will give you the chance to be at one with nature and at the same time enjoy the luxuries provided by the cruise. The international standard facilities and the complete onboard service that the cruiser offers are exquisite.

Vivada Cruises wins your heart with its hospitality. The chefs onboard take care of your appetite and your tongue taste buds. The mouthwatering spread of dishes includes lobsters, fishes and other special sea-foods from all corners of the world.

After munching on the delicious food, burn some calories at the cruise gym. You can also get an Ayurvedic treatment at the massage parlors or read at the library to spend some quiet quality time. The bar also enables you to have a great relaxing time. Visit the art gallery and also enjoy the onboard entertainment programs. The conference rooms with Internet connection and fax facilities are convenient for the corporate traveler.

The ship, M.V.Paramhamsa is 53 meters in length and it houses a total of 32 cabins. The four-decked ship has an under deck, main deck, first deck and sun deck.

The comfortable rooms of M.V.Paramhamsa are air-conditioned, spacious and possess attached baths for the convenience of its guests. The ship comes with 12 luxury rooms on the first deck and 20 deluxe rooms on the main deck. The rooms are equipped with telephone, ample reading stuff, tea and coffee maker and even an emergency kit.

Sail to the Sunderbans with Vivada Cruises and experience the trip of your lifetime.

THE GANGA CRUISES HERITAGE: Click here to View Itinerary
The luxury inland waterway cruise liner M.V. Paramhamsa also takes you to a heritage tour along the River Ganges. Among the many heritage sites, you will find it a great privilege to have a view of the erstwhile French Colony of Chandernagore and the seat of the Nawabs of Bengal at Murshidabad. This extravagantly appointed vessel is sure to make your experience a wonderful one.

Vivada cruises will take you on a heritage and entertainment tour through the river Ganges. The sail in this inland luxury cruiser is all about grandeur, comfort and imbibing the flavor of one of the greatest rivers of the world – the Ganges.

The vessel that will be taking you on a sail is the M.V. Paramhamsa, which is 53 meters long and 32 meters broad. The ship flaunts four decks – under deck, main deck, first deck, and sun deck. There are 20 deluxe rooms on the main deck and 12 luxury rooms on the first deck.

The 32 spacious rooms in the ship helps the tourists relax and unwind themselves. The comfort factor in these rooms is good with air-conditioning, king-sized beds and attached baths. What more, the rooms also provide you good reading material, telephone connection, an emergency kit and also the tea and coffee maker.

The hospitality of Vivada Cruises is sure to strike a chord in your heart. The chefs aboard the ship will prepare some great dishes for you, like fish, lobsters and other delicious sea food.

M.V. Paramhamsa also brings forth a library, massage parlors and cruise gym, where you can take time out for unwinding and refreshment. If you want to relax, just be at the ship's bar, you will love the experience. Being on the ship, you can keep yourself busy by spending time at the art gallery or by enjoying the entertainment programs aboard.

All of you who have business matters to take care of can make use of the conference rooms, which is equipped with fax facilities and Internet connection.

You will enjoy the international standard services on board the ship and will love the lazy and slow pace of the journey, giving you ample time to look all around and bask in the glory of Nature.

Our itinerary includes the heritage sites of the eastern part of India which lies in the banks of this great river. You will stand a witness to the turning points of history in the battlefield of Plassey where the last Nawab of Bengal Siraj Ud Daulah revolted against the British in 1757. The Hindu Religion was given a new form in Nabadwip by Chaitnya Mahaprabhu. Also soak yourself in the aura of the old colonial French culture at Chandannagore. You will be taken on a lovely sail through Kolkata, Dakshineswar, Belur, Chandennagar, Kalna, Mayapur, Nabadwip and Murshidabad.

The Ganga river or the Ganges itself is an epitome of religious significance in India. No other river is considered as sacred or is worshipped as extensively as the Ganga in India. The Hindus consider the waters of the Ganges to be holy and a number of Pujas (worship of deities) are conducted with the aide of this holy water.

The Ganges flows across India only and spreads to no other neighboring country. India is the cradle of some of the greatest civilizations of the world and the mighty Ganges has been a silent spectator to all. Now, its time for you to listen its silence