Cruise & Rail: The Sacred Ganges & the Maharajas' Express (2025) on Ganges Voyager II

Start your journey onboard the luxurious riverboat, the Ganges Voyager II. Travel to villages lining the Ganges River that only a few people get to see each year and experience our Wellness Program, centered around the destination’s ancient tradition and practice of yoga. From the awe-inspiring Hindu temple complexes of Kalna to the colorful flower markets of Kolkata, your Ganges voyage delves deeply into the myriad charms of India’s culture. Then your travels continue onshore to explore India’s star cities by the Maharajas’ Express. This glamorous train will take you to Agra for the Taj Mahal, the Pink City of Jaipur and the Blue City of Jodhpur, the romantic "Venice of the East" Udaipur, New Delhi, and Mumbai, home to India’s famous Bollywood film industry. All this and more await on a once-in-a-lifetime voyage through India. Note: For the January and November departures, the rail portion of this itinerary will begin in New Delhi and travel to Mumbai. For the December departure, the rail portion will begin in Mumbai and travel to New Delhi.
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Leading the Way since 1976
We were the first American company to set sail in Europe, and we’ve been revolutionizing the landscape of river cruising ever since. With more experience than practically any other line on the rivers, we spent our time developing deep local connections, destination expertise, and the most incredible crew in the industry. Over the years we’ve grown to offer unparalleled itineraries on the rivers of Europe, Egypt, India, Southeast Asia, and the Peruvian Amazon.
The Original Floating Boutique Hotels
We took everything travelers love about boutique hotels and made it float—think warm and personalized service, unique design schemes that highlight your destination, locally-inspired dining, thoughtfully curated activities, and ultra-comfortable furnishings. Each member of our fleet is one-of-a-kind, a work of art with its own bespoke details, custom fabrics, and local craftsmanship to bring the destinations outside in. Many of our ships even share a design team with the award-winning Red Carnation Hotel Collection. And the best part is, you’ll wake up to a wonderful new place to explore every day.
The Highest Quality in All-Inclusive Luxury River Cruising
Our all-inclusive itineraries are tailored to deliver authentic luxury. You can keep your wallet closed the entire trip, and still find everything you need and more to have a fantastic time. What truly distinguishes the meaning of “All-Inclusive” at Uniworld is our commitment to quality and passion for Tiny Noticeable Touches™. Handmade Savoir beds, a wide selection of premium wines and spirits, and delicious cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients—every piece of the Uniworld experience is hand selected to transform good experiences into exceptional ones.*
No Request Too Large, No Detail Too Small®
“No request too large, no detail too small”—that’s our driving ethos, and every member of the Uniworld crew lives by it. Our service is second to none. With a 2.4-to-1 crew-to-guest ratio and the longest tenured team in the business, our team starts to learn your name and your drink order from day 1. It’s little touches like this that make you feel like family onboard with us, and what makes returning for your next sailing feel like coming home.
Our Travel Family
We’re proud to be a part of The Travel Corporation (TTC) collection of award-winning travel brands—including Trafalgar Tours, Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Contiki, and African Travel. We share a collective ethos: treat your guests, your staff, and the local communities you visit like family, and you’ll create the most rewarding travel experiences out there.
*Note: Inclusions may vary in Egypt, Asia, and Peru.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Kolkata (Embark) | ||
2 | Kalna | ||
3 | Matiari | ||
4 | Murshidabad, Baranagar | ||
5 | Cruising the Ganges, Khusbagh | ||
6 | Mayapur, Chandannagar | ||
7 | Kolkata | ||
8 | Kolkata (Disembark), Fly to Mumbai | ||
8 | Kolkata (Disembark), Fly to New Delhi | ||
9 | Mumbai (Embark) | ||
9 | New Delhi (Embark), Agra | ||
10 | Agra, Ranthambore | ||
10 | Udaipur | ||
11 | Jaipur | ||
11 | Jodhpur | ||
12 | Bikaner | ||
13 | Jaipur | ||
13 | Jodhpur | ||
14 | Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri | ||
14 | Udaipur | ||
15 | Agra, New Delhi (Disembark) | ||
15 | Mumbai (Disembark) | ||
16 | Mumbai | ||
16 | New Delhi |