Viking Brahmaputra

The 2027-built Viking Brahmaputra is Viking River Cruises' ship deployed in India. The large riverboat operates year-round voyages on the Brahmaputra River, in India's Assam state. The newly planned itineraries (Wonders of India) are roundtrips from Delhi, with the cruising part between two homeports - Guwahati and Nimati Ghat (road distance ~320 km/~200 mi), eastbound and westbound, respectively.

The shipowner is Viking Holdings, the parent company of Viking Cruises.

The shipbuilder is Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Ltd (Kolkata, India).

The vessel is India-flagged/registered and named after the Brahmaputra River. The word Brahmaputra translates from Sanskrit as "son of Brahma". Brahma is a male deity and the Hindu god of creation.

Decks and Cabins

Viking Brahmaputra staterooms (40 total) are all double occupancy and riverview/outside. Each passenger cabin features a French Balcony, with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a small step-out veranda.

The ship has 38 Veranda Staterooms (on Main, Middle and Upper decks) and 2 Explorer Suites (forard on Upper Deck).

The two Explorer Suites are two-room accommodations, each having a French Balcony (in the bedroom) and a large bow-facing terrace (accessed from the living room). The Suite's bathroom is larger and has a two-sink vanity and a separate glass-enclosed space with a spa tub/bathtub and shower. The outside terrace is furnished with two padded sun loungers/day beds and two armchairs.

Standard cabin amenities include a Queen-size Viking Explorer bed (convertible to two twin beds/optional configuration, underbed storage for suitcases), luxury linens, 7 pillows (3 per person), bedside cabinets with wall-mounted reading lamps, laminate flooring (with carpets under the bed), a mirrored vanity/writing desk with chair, direct-dial phone, LCD TV (with infotainment system, complimentary on-demand movies, Viking Cruises programming), digital safe box (in the closet), refrigerator, USB ports and power outlets (110/220 V), two wardrobes (with wooden hangers), en suite bathroom (toilet, single-sink vanity, glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog LED mirror, hairdryer, Freyja toiletries, plush robes and slippers/provided upon request), individual climate control, bottled water (replenished daily), binoculars (for cruise-only use), daily steward and twice-daily housekeeping services.

Explorer Suite's perks/extra amenities include a champagne bottle (upon arrival), mini-bar (fully stocked and replenished daily with wine, beers and soft drinks), in-cabin dining (daily fruit plate), and a coffee machine (premium coffee capsules provided).

The boat has 4 decks, of which 3 are passenger-accessible and with cabins.

Shipboard facilities and amenities

The large riverboat has 3 floors, each housing staterooms plus several facilities. All decks are interconnected via Lift/Elevator and a Grand Staircase (midship, in the Atrium/Foyer). Each level of the 3-deck Atrium has a Restroom.

On the Lower Deck are crew-only facilities (engines, propulsion, fuel tanks, power room, waterplant, etc), including all staff and crew cabins.

On the Main Deck are The Restaurant (complimentary Dining Room with full seating capacity and floor-to-ceiling windows) and the adjacent (aft) Galley (kitchen and storage rooms for provisions).

On the Middle Deck are the Lobby Hall (Reception Desk/Guest Services, Coffee Station), the Library (reading lounge), the Lounge (main show venue served by its own Bar, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows), two Restrooms, and Viking's signature aft-facing Aquavit Terrace. The Terrace is an outdoor/indoor seating area at the stern, accessed via glass doors from the Lounge. It provides guests with unobstructed 270-degree views of the passing scenery. The space is also used for casual alfresco dining and, generally, socializing.

The second floor also houses the two ship entrances (portside and starboard, in the Lobby area) used for boarding/debarking the boat at the visited destinations.

On the Upper Deck are the Sky Bar (an open-air venue with a shaded/roof-covered seating area), the small Sundeck (sunbathing area with loungers), the ship's wellness facilities - the Fitness Center (gym room equipped with treadmills, stationary bikes, a step machine, free weights), the Spa (two treatment rooms for massages), and the Shop (selling travel essentials, convenience goods, Viking-branded merchandise/keepsakes - gifts, books, clothing, jewelry).

Free Wi-Fi is provided shipwide.

Laundry service is provided at a surcharge.

Itineraries

Viking River Cruises currently has two fly-cruise itineraries scheduled for the Brahmaputra ship. Both are 15-day roundtrip cruisetours from Delhi, inclusive of domestic flights and 13 land excursions (visits to 10 UNESCO sites).

The "land and river cruise" tour combines hotel stays in Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur (in each destination are offered fully guided shore excursions) with an 8-day Brahmaputra River cruise in the state of Assam.

Travel between Delhi and Guwahati (direct distance ~1800 km/1100 mi) is by domestic flights, which are included in the packages.

The Land Portion is Delhi (New Delhi and Old Delhi city exploration), Agra (Taj Mahal, Agra Fort), and Jaipur (Amber Fort, Palace of Winds).

The Cruise Portion is between homeports Guwahati and Nimati Ghat.

The eastbound itinerary "Wonders of India I" (2025 priced from USD 8,000 per cabin) visits Delhi (DAY 1-2/overnight), Agra (DAY 3-4/hotel overnight/land tours), Jaipur (DAY 5-6/hotel overnight/land tours), Guwahati (embarkation/DAY 7-8/overnight), Kaziranga NP cruising (DAY 9-10/wildlife viewing), Biswanath Ghat (DAY 11), Majuli Island (DAY 12), Nimati Ghat (debarkation/DAY 13), flight to Delhi (DAY 14-15/ hotel overnight).

The westbound itinerary "Wonders of India II" (2025 priced from USD 9,000 per cabin) is the reverse route. It visits Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Nimati Ghat (embarkation), Majuli Island, Biswanath Ghat, Kaziranga NP, and Guwahati (debarkation), and ends with the flight back to Delhi.