Cruise in Delhi? All about the Namo Yamuna Safari

Travelling and exploring destinations via cruises is one of the hottest travel trends right now. Domestic or international, travellers are increasingly taking to the water to discover new places. And soon, Delhi could join the cruise travel trend too!Ask a Delhiite, and they will tell you how they could never have imagined reading these words together: “Cruises in Delhi?” But it's about to become a reality. The Namo Yamuna River Safari is expected to set sail this November.All about Delhi’s cruiseDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra and other officials inspected the cruise facilities and took a ride on October 26, ahead of the proposed opening. According to a government statement cited by PTI, trial runs are expected to continue for about a week, followed by preparations for the inauguration.“Our effort is to have its inauguration before the Chhath Mahaparv. This will become a beautiful picnic spot for families, where full attention will be given to nature and the cleanliness of Mother Yamuna,” Gupta said, as quoted by PTI. Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta today launched trial runs of ‘Namo Yamuna Cruise Safari’ on the Sonia Vihar-Jagatpur stretch, paving the way for a new river tourism experience in Delhi. Cruise services are planned to commence before Chhath Mahaparv. Reviewing preparations, she directed officials to accord the highest priority to cleanliness, passenger safety and convenience. This initiative will offer Delhiites a new destination for family outings and recreation, while promoting tourism, strengthening local businesses and generating employment opportunities. Cabinet Minister Shri Kapil Mishra and senior officials were present. @KapilMishra_IND #ViksitDelhi— CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi) October 26, 2026 The project took shape after the Inland Waterways Authority of India and Delhi government agencies signed an agreement in March 2025 to develop cruise tourism on a stretch of the Yamuna upstream of the Wazirabad barrage.What to expect?The cruise will operate between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, covering a six-kilometre stretch of the Yamuna. A round trip is expected to take around 40 minutes, with each boat accommodating up to 30 passengers. The boats will be equipped with safety jackets, an announcement system and inboard bio-toilets designed to prevent waste discharge into the river. As per the proposed operating arrangements, the service will run at least four trips a day, with the operator responsible for ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers, crew members and other river users.The government also plans to develop the area as a family picnic destination, with a restaurant, food park, children's zone, musical fountain and water sports facilities. The move aims to build a new recreational destination for families and boost employment opportunities simultaneously. (Photo: CMO Delhi/X) Ticket detailsThe entry fee to the premises has been set at Rs 50, while the proposed fare for a complete cruise trip is Rs 500. PTI reported that tickets will be available online through the Delhi Tourism website.However, the sailing date and cruise fare are yet to receive final confirmation.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched trial runs of the ‘Namo Yamuna Cruise Safari’ on the Sonia Vihar-Jagatpur stretch. Cruise services are planned to begin before Chhath Mahaparv, with a focus on passenger safety, cleanliness and convenience. The initiative aims to promote river tourism, support local businesses and generate employment. #NamoYamunaCruiseSafari #RekhaGupta #Delhi #YamunaRiver #DelhiTourism #IndiaTodaySocial— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) October 26, 2026Are you ready to set sail in Delhi?- Ends