Delhi is all set to launch an international-standard luxury cruise on the Yamuna river from February, Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra stated on Monday as he inspected the under-construction vessel in Mumbai. The project is being presented as part of the national capital’s riverfront recreation and tourism plan.
All about the expected launch date and trip duration
As per Mishra, the 40-seater cruise vessel is almost ready and will be transported from Mumbai to Delhi on January 20. The journey is likely to take three to four days, after which the engine will be put in place in Delhi and all the remaining work will be completed before the launch. “Once it reaches Delhi, the remaining technical work will be finished, and it will be launched in February,” Misha mentioned. In a video statement from Navi Mumbai, Mishr also added that the cruise would be launched for the people of Delhi by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. He also further informed that one round will take one hour, and 40 people can be seated at one time.
Details of the Delhi Cruise route
The Yamuna Boat Tourism and Ferry Infrastructure Development Project is situated upstream of the Wazirabad Barrage. It is being developed along a 6-7 km round trip corridor between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur in Northeast Delhi with assistance from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, as per the report by IANS. The corridor development is being planned at Rs 20 crore.
Mishra further added that the jetty has been prepared in Sonia Vihar, and the cruise’s starting point will be in the upstream Wazirabad area.
Onboard facilities, ticket prices
The Delhi Tourism Minister also shared that the cruise will offer onboard facilities like music, food services, and entertainment. The motive is to provide Delhi residents with an experience similar to those that are available in tourist destinations like Goa, without travelling outside the city.
Beyond the cruise, Mishra informed that the government is also planning water sports, leisure, and recreational activities at the terminal.
As per a report by the Hindustan Times, jetties are planned with ticket counters, boarding zones, and waiting areas. The report quoted officials stating that prices of tickets will be finalised after getting approvals from the tourism minister and the chief minister.