Cruises to Kolkata (Calcutta)

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Kolkata (Calcutta)

Kolkata (formerly named Calcutta) is one of the largest and most culturally captivating cities in India. Situated on the banks of the Hooghly River, this incredible city is filled with colonial-style architecture, lively bazaars, history museums, temples, palaces, churches, and more. Culturally curious travelers are certain to find Kolkata an interesting city to visit during a cruise, as there are many opportunities to learn and broaden your perspectives of the world.

Both Avalon Waterways and Uniworld River Cruises offer cruises that visit Kolkata. Avalon Waterways also has a selection of cruises departing from Kolkata (Calcutta). Their intimate river ship, Ganges Voyager, will take you roundtrip from Kolkata along the Ganges River, calling upon multiple less-visited ports along the way. A great time to visit Kolkata is between the fall and winter months, as that is when the weather is most ideal (this is also the peak tourist season).

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Destinations for Cruises to Kolkata (Calcutta)

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Cruise Lines with Cruises to Kolkata (Calcutta)

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These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.

On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.

Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).

Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.

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River Cruise Lines

Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.

River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.

Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.

Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.

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Things to do near Kolkata (Calcutta)

These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Kolkata (Calcutta), along with a brief description:

♦ The Marble Palace

Kolkata is home to a number of incredible palaces, but none is grander than the stunning Marble Palace. This 19th century mansion features many marble accents in its floors, walls, and design, hence its name. When visiting the Marble Palace, you can admire its beautiful Neoclassical design, complete with open courtyards, a garden, lake, and even a tiny zoo. The palace contains a collection of Western sculptures, Victorian furniture, European and Indian artwork, and a number of other royal icons. Since Marble Palace is a private residence, you can tour the inside but must first obtain a permit from the West Bengal Tourism Information Bureau in Kolkata.

♦ Mother Teresa House

Another popular attraction in Kolkata is the Mother Teresa House, which is certain to leave you with a lasting impression. Tour the actual home of Mother Teresa, where she lived and prayed as she served her mission of spreading compassion. Her tomb is located inside of the house, where you can visit and pay your respects. There is also a small museum where you can learn the details of her life and view some of her personal belongings, such as clothing and shoes. You can also visit the room of the house in which she lived, prayed, and died. You will find it to be quite the humbling experience.

♦ Darkshinewar Kali Temple

If you are looking to have a cultural experience during your time in Kolkata, then ensure you save enough time to make a trek to the Darkshinewar Kali Temple. This 19th century spiritual complex is one of the top-rated sites in the city, and was built as a sanctum for the Goddess Kali. Its 12 magnificent spires will simply take your breath away, as will its open courtyard, where you might see locals praying.

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