India & The Ganges River Cruise 2027
13 nights · 5 ports · Ganges Voyager II
On this all-LGBT+ full charter trip, you'll discover India and cruise up the Lower Ganges. Departing from New Delhi, you'll then board the elegant Ganges Voyager II and head upriver from Kolkata. On the way, you will visit Bandel with its Portuguese history, as well as Kalna, Murshidabad and Chandernagore. After the river cruise, the route continues to Rajasthan's Golden Triangle, home to the pink city of Jaipur, the 11th-century Agra Fort, and the Taj Mahal. Comfort and culture characterize every day.
Itinerary
The former capital of British India on the Ganges Delta fascinates you with colonial architecture, the Victoria Memorial and vibrant street life. A metropolis full of culture and contrasts.
The historic town on the Hooghly in West Bengal is known for its old Portuguese Bandel Church, one of the oldest Christian churches in India.
The tranquil town on the banks of the Hugli River in West Bengal will delight you with its unique complex of over a hundred ornate terracotta temples.
The former capital of Bengal on the banks of the Hugli River is a reminder of its heyday under the Nawabs with the Hazarduari Palace. You will be immersed in historical India here.
The former French colonial town on the Hooghly in West Bengal will show you colonial villas, an elegant waterfront and traces of its European past.
Cabins
Theme nights & highlights
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The ship · Ganges Voyager II
The Ganges Voyager II is a small, elegant rivership from Uniworld with space for only a few dozen guests – built for the lower Ganges region in India, far away from the image of the great ocean cruise.
For queer travelers, the ship is particularly interesting due to charter trips by the specialized operator Brand G Vacations, which charters the Ganges Voyager II for complete all-gay trips through India's "Golden Triangle" and along the Ganges, partly around the Holi festival. Anyone who books such a trip travels with a purely queer group through a country whose legal situation and social reality for LGBTQ+ people differ greatly from region to region.
Outside of these charter trips, the Ganges Voyager II operates as a regular Uniworld ship with a mixed, mostly older audience and the very personal service typical of the shipping company.
Frequently asked questions
How does an LGBT cruise differ from a regular one?
As a rule the entire ship is chartered — a 100% queer crowd with its own programme of DJs, drag shows and themed parties.
What is usually included?
Cabin, full board, entertainment and pool are mostly included. Premium drinks, spa and shore excursions are usually charged separately.
Is the trip suitable for solo travellers?
Yes — the solo share is high on many trips, and there are often dedicated solo meet-ups on board.
What are the cancellation terms?
That depends on the operator. You will find the exact deadlines and conditions directly with the provider.
What about safety when docking in restrictive countries?
The operators are careful about route choices. At controversial ports, shore excursions are curated thoughtfully.
- Period
- 24.10.2027 – 06.11.2027
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Ship
- Ganges Voyager II
- Region
- Ganges / India
Direct with the operator
Brand g Vacations
Brand g Vacations specializes in luxurious, fully chartered all-LGBT+ travel. The focus is on deluxe river cruises (Rhine, Danube, Douro, Seine, Nile) as well as small luxury and expedition superyachts – all-inclusive, accompanied throughout and designed for upscale comfort.
Last reviewed: 31. July 2026