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Statue of Unity Gets 600-Seater Luxury Cruise on Narmada
A new big boat has started sailing in India.
It is a huge luxury cruise ship.
The boat can carry up to 600 people at once.
It sails along the Narmada river in the state of Gujarat.
From the boat, people can see the Statue of Unity, the tallest statue in the world.
The statue is 182 metres tall.
The boat also has a big dining room and a stage for shows.
People can even hold weddings and parties on the boat.
The cruise started running in early August 2026.
It gives tourists a fun new way to see the famous statue.
Gujarat launched a 600-passenger luxury cruise at Ekta Nagar in early August 2026.
The cruise sails along the Narmada river with panoramic views of the 182-metre Statue of Unity.
It features a dining area for around 250 guests, a performance stage, and decorative lighting.
The vessel can host corporate events, weddings, and private gatherings.
The launch follows an existing smaller cruise and supports Gujarat's push to promote river tourism.
- Who
- Tourists and visitors to the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India
- What
- Launch of a 600-passenger luxury cruise offering river views of the Statue of Unity
- Where
- Narmada river at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, India
- When
- Early August 2026
- Why
- To promote river tourism, enhance experiential travel, and increase tourist stay and spending
Key facts
- Cruise capacity
- 600 passengers
- Dining area capacity
- Around 250 guests
- Location
- Narmada river, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
- Main landmark
- 182-metre Statue of Unity
- Launch date
- Early August 2026
- Features
- Performance stage, decorative lighting, event-ready infrastructure
- Hostable events
- Corporate events, weddings, private gatherings
- Statue inaugurated
- 2018
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