Cummins India powers world’s longest river cruise

Even before its launch, M/V Ganga Vilas was destined for a rich legacy. With a sold-out manifest well into 2024, she is the first luxury cruise ship built in India. Additionally, this interesting passenger vessel was designed and built specifically to ensconce guests in the epitome of elegance and luxury for the world’s longest river cruise through India.

Cruising 1,988 miles through 27 rivers and waterways through India and Bangladesh over 51 days, the Ganga Vilas meanders across various prominent destinations along Kolkata’s River Hooghly to Varanasi’s River Ganges.

Built with a unique design and a futuristic vision offering 18 suites and extensive amenities, this cruise is more than a mere sightseeing trip. Pampered passengers enjoy an experiential voyage into luxury, art, culture, history, and spirituality, making this cruise the mystic journey of a lifetime. Through ancient monuments, bustling cities and exotic wildlife amid lush landscapes, the cruise explores World Heritage Sites to river ghats and national parks, with guests tailoring their journey over three to eight days with curated experiences onboard.

The Ganges River is renowned as a waterway used for navigation and transportation for thousands of years. As a 62-meter vessel drawing only 1.4 meters of water, the Ganga Vilas can traverse shallow areas, allowing travelers to explore almost all parts of the river. With 10 new passenger ship terminals along National Waterway-2, an 891- kilometer section of the Brahmaputra River, travelers from all around the world can experience India’s diverse culture with a luxurious river cruise on its waterways.

Featuring three decks, butler service, inspired cuisine, Wi-Fi, all-inclusive shore excursions and signature events, 36 guests enjoy freshly prepared meals, luxurious cabins, and unparalleled service from the India-trained crew onboard.

Cummins India powers and propels the world’s longest river cruise on India’s first cruise ship. Main power is provided by twin Cummins KTA 19M with auxiliary engines twin Cummins NTA 855.

On the world’s longest river cruise, autonomy and self-preservation are key, because in a remote area, you’re on your own, in the elements. Having an engine with horsepower for constant operation in a workboat environment like the Cummins KTA19 leverages vessel safety and productivity with torque, power, and maneuverability. With a proven legacy in tough commercial marine environments, the KTA19’s are designed to withstand the challenging conditions commercial marine operators often face and is covered by a comprehensive one year warranty, backed by Cummins global service network. Two more Cummins NTA855DM engines will power 300-kva gensets to meet the vessel’s extensive electrical requirements as a floating hotel. The NTA855 delivers reliable power, low emissions, and fast response to load change, offering enhanced motor starting and fault-clearing short circuit capability with several alternator sizes.