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19.4% Rise in River Cruise Voyages; 51 New Circuits Planned by 2027 under Cruise Bharat Mission #CruiseBharat #RiverCruiseIndia #MVGangaVilas #VikingBrahmaputra #InlandWaterways #IWAI #TourismGrowth #SustainableTourism #GreenVessels #WaterwaysDevelopment #SarbanandaSonowal #ModiGovernment #TravelIndia #CruiseTourism #NationalWaterways New Delhi: India’s river cruise tourism sector is experiencing remarkable growth, with the number of river cruise voyages on National Waterways increasing by 19.4%, from 371 voyages in 2023–24 to 443 voyages in 2024–25. This surge underscores the growing appeal of river cruises among both domestic and international tourists, as well as the efficiency and sustainability of inland water transport. Adding to this momentum, Viking Cruises, a global leader…