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air draught, she will be able to
cruise further upstream than
any of her competitors, making
her the only riverboat to
access the ghats of Varanasi.
ABN Rajmahal has 22
spacious, air-conditioned
cabins over two decks, all
with floor-to-ceiling sliding
windows and French balconies.
In addition to the double/twin
cabins on both decks, there
are 4 single cabins for which
no supplement is charged.
The decor is stylish and fresh,
using hand-blocked cotton
textiles with traditional Indian
motifs, while the floors are
polished teak. There is a
comfortable saloon and bar
as well as a dining room and
a spa. The very large sundeck,
with both open and shaded
areas, offers generous
amounts of seating in both
comfortable rattan chairs and
teak steamer chairs.
ABN SUKAPHA
ABN Sukapha was built in
Kolkata in 2006. She has 12
air-conditioned cabins (10
x twin-bedded, 2 x doublebedded)
with large sliding
windows.
In an effort to conserve
India’s forests, the interiors
are bamboo-paneled, airconditioned
and roomy with
en suite bathrooms. There is a
spa and a saloon with a library.
The dining room is on the main
deck and a spacious sundeck
at the very top.
Fabrics on board have been
handwoven by Bodo tribal
villagers; the comfortable
rattan chairs are locally
sourced and made; and our
gift shop stocks only arts and
crafts made by local artisans.
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LIFE ON BOARD
ALL ABN CRUISE SHIPS
Enjoy a cup of tea on the sundeck in the early hours
of the morning when the sun has just risen and rural
life begins to unfold on the banks. While sailing times
vary, guests are able to watch lush scenery glide
by as they dig into a hearty breakfast. Excursions
differ each day but there is usually plenty of time for
relaxation; return the waves of village children on their
way to school or enjoy a glass of beer on the sundeck
from the honesty bar.
Our chef’s talents are much appreciated, whether for
the continental dishes usually served at lunchtime or
for the varied Indian cuisine at dinner. Most guests
tend to have a drink beforehand in the saloon - a
good time to chat over the day’s experiences and
to discuss the next day’s programme with our
guide. Those wishing to unwind further can indulge
themselves at the spa on board (on our Ganges
cruises). Coffee in the saloon, accompanied by a
liqueur, is a fitting prelude to a comfortable night far
from the hurly-burly of modern life.