Colours of South India & Luxury Lower Ganges River Cruise — 24 Days | GVOYA Cruise Platform
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Colours of South India & Luxury Lower Ganges River Cruise
Discover the colours, flavours and traditions of South India on an ultra-luxury journey from Kochi and Kerala’s backwaters to Madurai, Chettinad, Puducherry and Chennai before joining your luxury Indian river cruise.
Discover the colours, flavours and traditions of South India on an ultra-luxury journey from Kochi and Kerala’s backwaters to Madurai, Chettinad, Puducherry and Chennai before joining your luxury Indian river cruise.
Scenic Cruise Director and Tour Director with expert local guides
Intimate small group touring with a maximum of 25 guests
Complimentary international beverages all day throughout your river cruise
Resort style pool & yoga classes on Scenic Aura
Wellness Centre and fitness area on Scenic Aura
Self-service laundry facilities on Scenic Aura
Complimentary Wi-Fi on Scenic Aura
All tipping and gratuities
Return airport transfers upon arrival and departure
Ship
Scenic Aura
Scenic
Scenic's Indian River cruises take place aboard Scenic Aura, a 213-foot vessel that was launched in 2016 and can accommodate 44 passengers in 22 one-bedroom balcony suites, as well as 35 crew members. The Scenic Aura, which offers an almost 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio, is equipped with a sleek swimming pool, a steam sauna, and an open-air cinema, among other amenities. Following a full interior re-imagining, she begins her inaugural Lower Ganges season in October 2027, sailing the Hooghly River through the cultural heartland of West Bengal.
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Booking & Cancellation Policies
Children Policy
River cruises set a minimum boarding age of 12; guests under 12 require individual case review. Strict age limits apply to Scenic Eclipse polar & expedition voyages. Child fares shall be calculated separately based on official sailing tariff. All port charges, taxes, single supplements and land arrangements are charged at full standard rates.All guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Third Person Policy
Selected suite categories accommodate a third guest (sofa-bed configuration in Owner's Penthouse on Eclipse). Third guest fare is typically 50% of the per-person twin-share rate. Subject to availability.The maximum number of occupants per suite shall not exceed the official rated capacity.
Child discount: 50%
Single Supplement
All published cruise fares are calculated on twin-share per guest basis. Single occupancy of any suite requires payment of the applicable single supplement rate set by each route and suite category. FOC complimentary suites are calculated on twin-share basis; single use of FOC suites shall pay full single supplement.
Cancellation Policy
150+ days before departure: 3000 USD penalty
121–149 days before departure: 50% penalty
0–120 days before departure: 100% penalty
Loss of Booking Deposit of USD 1,000 and remaining Booking Deposit granted as FutureTravel Credit.
Name change fee: $250 USD
Gratuities
All gratuities for the ship's crew, expedition team and shore-side guides are included in your fare. Additional tipping is entirely at your discretion and never expected. Spa, salon and other personal services are not all-inclusive — discretionary tipping applies if desired.
Insurance Requirements
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all voyages. Mandatory for Scenic Eclipse polar / expedition voyages — must include trip cancellation, medical evacuation (USD 100,000 minimum), repatriation and pre-existing condition coverage. Proof of insurance required prior to embarkation.
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