Viking to make Brahmaputra debut with new-build ship
Viking has announced plans to launch a new-build ship on the Brahmaputra River
Currently under construction and scheduled to debut in late 2027, Viking Brahmaputra will carry 80 guests between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the northeastern state of Assam as part of a new 15-day Wonders of India itinerary.
In addition to an eight-day river voyage, the sailing includes a guided land programme with overnights in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
“With its rich heritage, deep cultural traditions and fascinating natural wonders, India is a vast and vibrant country that has captured the imagination of explorers for centuries,” said Torstein Hagen, chair and CEO of Viking.
“In recent years, our guests have particularly enjoyed visiting Indian ports on our ocean itineraries. We are now delighted to introduce a new way for curious travellers to explore the heart of this phenomenal country, in-depth and in Viking comfort.”
All Viking Brahmaputra staterooms and suites will have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with a veranda. Guests will have access to a spa and fitness centre, as well as an open-air bar on the upper deck.
The 15-day Wonders of India itinerary programme will operate roundtrip from Delhi, with hotel stays in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur that bracket an eight-day Brahmaputra River voyage, sailing east or west, respectively.
It comes a month after the line took delivery of its newest ocean ship, Viking Vesta, during a ceremony at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy.
The vessel has 499 staterooms accommodating 998 guests, and will spend its inaugural season sailing in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.
