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Cruises from Kolkata, India

Kolkata is the start of Ganges river cruises.

Things to do in Kolkata, India

  • Victoria MemorialA marble memorial and museum set in gardens.
  • Flower market at Howrah BridgeMounds of marigolds under the bridge, best at dawn.

When to go

  1. Jan: high season
  2. Feb: high season
  3. Mar: shoulder season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: low season
  6. Jun: low season
  7. Jul: low season
  8. Aug: low season
  9. Sep: low season
  10. Oct: shoulder season
  11. Nov: high season
  12. Dec: high season

Cruises run in the cool, dry months.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Moderate transferKolkata's river ghats are about 15 km from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, 45 minutes to over an hour in traffic. Lines include the transfer. River lines usually include or sell a transfer from the airport to the ship; book it with the cruise, since river moorings can change with water levels.

Rental cars: Hire a car with a driver rather than drive yourself.

The airport for Kolkata, India is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (CCU), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (CCU) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Kolkata, India

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4.0 ★Uniworld Boutique River CruisesGanges Voyager II2016 · 56 guests · AsiaGanges Voyager II is an all-suite river ship for 56 guests, 185 feet (56 m) long, built in 2016 and chartered by Uniworld for its India program on the Ganges. Its 28 suites have…4.0 ★Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursScenic Aura2016 · 44 guestsScenic Aura is a 44-guest river ship that Scenic introduced in 2016 for cruises on the Irrawaddy in Myanmar, following Scenic Spirit on the Mekong. She is not sailing as of late…

Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Kolkata, India?

On Cruise Frog, 2 ships sail from Kolkata, India: Ganges Voyager II (Uniworld Boutique River Cruises) and Scenic Aura (Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours).

Which cruise lines sail from Kolkata, India?

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours sail from Kolkata, India.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Kolkata, India?

Ganges Voyager II (Uniworld Boutique River Cruises), at 4.0 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Kolkata, India?

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (CCU). Lounge Frog lists 4 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.

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