
India River Cruise Tourism Sees Growth with New Ships and Expanded Waterways
The river cruise tourism sector in India is surging, with series rising from 371 in 2023-24 to 443 in 2024-25—a 19.4% increase. Viking Cruises is entering this market with the MV Brahmaputra, enhancing investment. The Inland Waterways Authority of India aims to develop 51 new circuits by 2027.