20 From the colonial grandeur of Kolkata to the princely echoes of Murshidabad, the itinerary reads like a love letter to history. French balconies frame terracotta temples, riverside ghats and dawn fishermen casting nets. Inside, the ship is a study in refined nostalgia: William Morris-inspired décor, Burmese teak decks, and suites dressed in rich tapestries and handstencilled murals. It’s heritage with a heartbeat. Each day brings a new vignette. In Chandernagore, faded French villas whisper of forgotten empires. In Mayapur, saffron-robed devotees chant beneath temple spires. The cruise’s themed journeys — whether tracing Bengal’s textile traditions or exploring colonial outposts — are curated with museum-like precision, yet delivered with the warmth of an heirloom. Onboard, immersion unfolds with quiet grace. Spa rituals echo ancient wellness traditions, while curated storytelling draws guests into Bengal’s layered soul. Yet the river remains the true protagonist — sometimes expansive and contemplative, sometimes serpentine and spirited, always sacred. These aren’t just cruises. They are passages through India’s soul, seen from the waterline. Antara doesn’t just navigate the river - it interprets it, offering guests a rare intimacy with a landscape that has shaped civilisations. For travellers who want India beyond the clichés, this is where the journey begins — unhurried, immersive, and rich in character. In a land defined by motion, Antara’s Ganges cruises dare to slow the pace. Indeed, there’s something quietly radical about drifting down the Ganges aboard Antara’s M.V. Ganges Voyager I. India is famous for its frenetic pace, yet this elegant riverboat offers a counterpoint — a languid, luxurious glide through Bengal’s layered past and present, where time seems to soften at the edges, and with reverence. Currents of Culture Step aboard with Antara Ganges Voyager I, and let the Ganges tell her story January Sales Bonus Book by 31 January and receive a £300 discount per person PLUS a complimentary 60-minute massage per person on board. Prices from £4,595 pp From £4,595 per person * 8-day Artisans of Bengal River Cruise *Price based on travel in April 2026. Includes International flights from London, private transfers, cabin for 2-sharing adults on the main deck on a full board basis.
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