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Howrah Bridge lit up in gold at night over the Hooghly river
Kolkata's premium river cruise & event company

Celebrate life on the Hooghly

Sunset sails beneath Howrah Bridge, candlelit dinner cruises, private yacht parties, river weddings and Sundarbans expeditions — booked online in minutes.

Sunset CruisesDinner CruisesWeddings on WaterBirthday PartiesCorporate EventsPrivate YachtsSundarbans Expeditions
Traditional boat beneath Vidyasagar Setu on the Hooghly
Dinner table by a cruise window at sunset

4.9★

Guest rating

Welcome aboard

West Bengal's most loved way to celebrate on the water

Nauka Royale brings five-star hospitality to the Hooghly. Whether it's a quiet sunset for two, a 250-guest wedding or a three-day Sundarbans expedition, our crew, chefs and event planners make every sailing effortless.

Instant online booking & e-voucher
Pay 25% advance, rest later
Licensed crew & full safety kit
Custom décor, food & music
Guests sailed
50,000+

Guests sailed

Events hosted
2,500+

Events hosted

Vessels in fleet
8

Vessels in fleet

Average rating
4.9★

Average rating

Featured cruises

Choose your perfect sailing

From golden-hour sails to multi-day expeditions — every cruise links straight to live availability.

Popular cruise events

Every celebration, floating

Birthdays, weddings, proposals, corporate galas and family pujas — packaged, priced and ready to book.

All cruise events
The Royal Hooghly route

Three centuries of Kolkata in one evening

Our signature route glides past the city's most iconic landmarks — here's what you'll see from the deck.

  1. Millennium Park

    Stop 1

    Millennium Park

    Boarding jetty, Strand Road

  2. Howrah Bridge

    Stop 2

    Howrah Bridge

    The 1943 cantilever icon

  3. Prinsep Ghat

    Stop 3

    Prinsep Ghat

    Palladian memorial, 1843

  4. Vidyasagar Setu

    Stop 4

    Vidyasagar Setu

    India's longest cable-stayed bridge

  5. Sunset turn

    Stop 5

    Sunset turn

    Golden hour on open water

Packages & offers

Transparent pricing. No surprises.

All prices include taxes shown at checkout, life jackets and insurance. Pay in full or reserve with a small advance.

Shared cruise

Standard

₹1,499

per guest

  • 2-hour shared cruise
  • Tea/coffee & snacks
  • Live acoustic music
  • Life jackets & insurance
Select Package
Most popular

Dinner cruise

Premium

₹2,499

per guest

  • 2.5-hour dinner cruise
  • Welcome drink
  • Lavish buffet dinner
  • Live band + DJ
  • Priority seating
Select Package

Luxury yacht

Luxury

₹5,999

per guest

  • 3-hour luxury yacht
  • 5-course tasting menu
  • Premium mocktail bar
  • Butler service
  • Live saxophone/violin
Select Package

Entire vessel

Private Charter

₹45,000

per 3-hour charter

  • Up to 60 guests
  • Your choice of ghat
  • Dedicated event manager
  • Basic décor
  • Sound system
Select Package
15% OFF

Durga Puja Specials

Celebrate Pujo on the river — 15% off dinner and luxury cruises during the festive season.

Use code PUJO15 · valid till 31 October 2026

12% OFF

New Year's Eve Gala

Ring in 2027 on the Hooghly with a gala dinner, live band and midnight on the water. Early-bird 12% off.

Use code NYE2027 · valid till 15 December 2026

Food, entertainment & amenities

Everything on board, taken care of

Bengali & multi-cuisine dining

Kosha mangsho, bhetki paturi, live counters and custom menus.

Live music & DJ

Acoustic duos, bands and DJ nights.

Event décor

Floral, fairy-light and theme setups.

Photography & video

Pro photographers and cinematic reels.

Safety first

Licensed crew, life jackets & first-aid on every sailing.

Howrah Bridge illuminated in gold at night over the Hooghly
Illuminated cruise boats on the river at night
Floral wedding mandap for a riverside Indian wedding
Birthday cake with sparkler on a celebration cruise
Corporate conference stage with audience
Dinner table set beside a cruise window at sunset
Vidyasagar Setu at blue hour
Bengali bride and groom portrait
DJ performing to a dancing crowd at a party cruise
Bengali and Indian feast served in copper bowls
Luxury yacht moored at golden hour
Marriage proposal under a decorated canopy
Team gathering for a corporate event
Outdoor wedding reception with draped canopies
Boat cruising through Sundarbans-style mangroves
Luxury buffet catering spread
Guests raising a toast at a celebration
Floral stage décor for an engagement ceremony
Cruise boat passing Howrah Bridge at dusk
Live band performing at an evening event
Guest stories

Moments our guests never forget

See more photos, reels and real celebrations from on board.

Sailed with us? We'd love to hear your story.

Share your photos and a few words — your review helps other families and couples plan their perfect evening on the river.

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FAQs

Good to know before you sail

Can't find your answer? Read all FAQs or WhatsApp our team.

Choose a cruise or event, pick your date and time slot, add guests and extras, then pay online or pay a 25% advance. You'll receive your booking ID and voucher instantly by email and WhatsApp.

Yes. For most cruises you can pay a 25% advance to confirm your booking and the balance up to 48 hours before departure. Private charters and events require 30% at booking.

UPI, credit/debit cards, net banking and popular wallets through our secure payment gateway. Corporate clients can pay by bank transfer against a GST invoice.

Groups of 20+ on scheduled cruises get special rates. Use 'Get a Custom Quote' or WhatsApp us for an instant group price.

Most Kolkata cruises board at Millennium Park Jetty on Strand Road or Prinsep Ghat Jetty. Your voucher shows the exact jetty, a Google Maps link and reporting time (30 minutes before departure).

Every cruise includes refreshments. Dinner cruises include a full buffet; luxury cruises include a tasting menu. Jain, vegan and kids' meals are available on request.

Reserve your date

Your evening on the Hooghly starts here

Check live availability and book in under two minutes — or talk to our event team for a custom plan.

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