Keen On A Cruise Wedding in India

Are you one of those who had planned a lavish wedding this winter and the pandemic has spoiled your plans Did you have to give up on a theme wedding in an uber luxury destination Fret not. Here is a chance to have a memorable wedding with all luxury quotients intact thanks to a company which runs luxury river cruises on the Ganga.

Antara Cruises, which sails along the Ganga from and to Kolkata, operates two small ships, Antara Ganges Voyager 1 and Antara Ganges Voyager 2.

The ships offer the first and only 'all-suite' category, where the lavish accommodation is matched with an 'all-inclusive' range of amenities and services, according to the company.

While there is nothing to stop you from taking an exclusive holiday aboard these ships (with just 28 keys), they can also be your floating venue for weddings or programmes (such as the sangeet) leading to the main event, engagement parties, or anniversary celebrations. After all, pandemic containment rules now require us to keep our guests to a minimum number, which makes a cruise an ideal choice.

Interestingly, the stretch of the Ganga from Kolkata to Murshidabad is full of interesting stops and views. So why not exchange your wedding vows in the inner sanctums of terracotta temples at Kalna or the world-famous ISCKON Mayapur Did you know this is the stretch where you will find reminders from five European countries &ndash Portuguese, French, Dutch, Danes and the English

Imagine the surprise of your guests when you take them down this European corridor along the Ganga. The cruise team can also curate a sandbank party near Shantipur with a bonfire, elegant Mashall d&eacutecor, delectable cuisine, and delightful cocktails, making it the perfect bonding time. You can even add a wild touch to your celebration by sailing southwards from Kolkata to the world&rsquos only mangrove forest where tigers live.

The charters offer an array of choices of activities on board, from yoga, meditation sessions, talks on guests&rsquo interests, to the movies, etc.

According to the company, the cruise ships have already completed two wedding sailings in November. So hurry up and book yours.