Besides some of the very old landmarks from the days of the Raj, there are numerous ghats which tell us of Kolkata's past and present life. Princep Ghat, Gwalior ghat, outram ghat, kashi mitter ghat to name a few.

The cruise will have a live commentary narrating the history of the ghats and a gufor the shore excursions. The Traditional Bengali Lunch is all planned by Mr. Pradip Rasorio, a celebrity chef having a chain of restaurants in Kolkata. 

The Cruises

The cruiser vessel M.V. Paramhamsa 
is a four-decked vessel  

Under Deck: Houses all utilities - kitchen, engine room, cold storage, washing and laundry room, crew accommodation, fuel and water tanks, sewage treatment plant etc.

Main Deck: Has 20 air-conditioned luxury passenger rooms with attached bath.

First Deck: Has 12 luxury Family Rooms, the Bar and Restaurant, the massage parlour with Steam and sauna facility and has a Promenade Deck which is converted into activity area like Gym etc. 

Sun Deck: This is the top deck of the ship. This part has been exclusively created for Nature viewing, sun lounging, Entertainment, Star gazing through Telescopes, night vision Binoculars etc. It can also accommodate open-air conferences with all facilities. 

Guest Rooms: 20 luxury rooms of 135 sq ft in the main deck and 12 Luxury Suites of 162 Sq ft in the first deck.

• All Rooms are River Facing 
• Air conditioned with individual controller 
• Attached Bath with Hot & Cold Water 
• Intercom facility 
• Personal Coffee/Tea Maker 
• Locker on request 
• The suites have extra bed provision

Bar and Restaurant

• Capacity 80 Pax 
• Terrace restaurant 
• Cuisines from all over the world 
• Live Kitchen to try out local recipes 

Activity Rooms

• Gym 
• Massage Rooms 
• Steam cum Sauna 
• Juice counter 
• Library and TV 
• Loungers 
• Gift Shop 

E-Zone

• 24hours wireless internet facility

Cruises Overview

Vivada offers weekly sailings of four days and three nights package, traversing the terrain of Sunderbans, East to West and North to South. 

Feast your eyes with the beautiful beach, river, village, forest, numerous creeks and islands rich in flora and fauna. You can enjoy a journey through the wonderful world of wildlife and the fabulous culture and traditions of rural Bengal.

With Nature at its best, tranquil yet wild, Sundarbans beckons both the young and oldwho are adventurous and dare to take the challenge of the unknown. It is also ideal for the ones seeking tranquility in cruising through the quiet waters of Sunderbans. 

While it is the most ideal setting for the families it could also be the most suitable venue for the businesses of the corporate icons with full fledged conference facility on board.

Cusine

Nature's beauty is not the only feast on the Cruiser. Our delectable cuisines offered by Chefs of repute prepare you for a memorable gastronomical journey. Our spacious Multicuisine Restaurant (The Mangrove) set amidst an serene ambience on the first deck, offer a combination of delectable gourmet from a variety of oriental and continental dishes. 

Here, in the prime location of the ship, aroma drifts, delicacies enthuse, service enthralls. We fuss over our guests with traditional Indian hospitality and lay out a lavish buffet for the gourmet in you.We pamper our guests with an amazing array of Regional Indian favourites which has a good mix of the traditional and the innovative. On offer are also Pan Asian culinary delights from the Chinese and Thai to the Oriental and an exquisite range of Western delicacies. 

So, be it a vegetarian's delight or a non-vegetarian's lip-smacking preparations, the Sunderban specials of prawn, shrimp and crabs will always be standing by, if you choose to sample ethnic taste. 

Our well-stocked bar (Matla) with a wide collection of choicest liquors will be at your service to wash down your sumptuous meal.

Enjoy the exotic, juicy Kebabs in the evenings on the Open Deck (Hooghly), or have a leisurely sip at a stimulating cup of Cappuccino at our Coffee Shop (Heron Point) perched on the terrace! 

You may also try your own recipe at the live kitchen counter as well!

Entertainment

The evenings will be lit up by the various entertainment programmes on board. An enriching time on the deck can be spent by enjoying the various shows planned for the evening.

The programmes will showcase rural Bengal through various folk songs and cultural activities. 

Itinerary

• 08.00 AM - Sail from Vivada Jetty, Breakfast Served. Welcome address, commentary about Kolkata Ghats
• 08.45 AM - Shore visit to Belur Math, a beautiful temple of Sri Radhakrishna Paramhansa & Sail to Botanical Garden./ Fresh fruit juice / coconut water served./ commentary about Kolkata Ghats continued...
• 11.00 AM - Reach Botanical Garden disamberkation & Shore visit to Botanical Garden
• 01.00 PM - Return to Vessel. Bengali style lunch served on board, while cursing slowly back to the jetty, passing the kidderpore dock system, lighthouse, etc.