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Gujarat to Launch 600-Passenger Luxury Cruise at Statue of Unity to Boost Narmada Tourism
✍️ DD News
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 12:02 PM
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The Gujarat government announced plans to launch a 600‑seat luxury cruise at the Statue of Unity on the Narmada River, aiming to boost river tourism in the state.
The Gujarat government has unveiled a plan to launch a 600‑seat luxury cruise at the Statue of Unity on the Narmada River. The cruise will operate from the nearby township of Kevadiya, offering passengers panoramic views of the world’s tallest statue and the surrounding riverine landscape.
The initiative is part of the state’s broader strategy to diversify tourism offerings and attract both domestic and international visitors. Passengers can expect amenities such as fine dining, comfortable cabins, and guided tours of the Statue of Unity and its environs.
Officials say the cruise will run during the peak tourist season, providing a new source of revenue for local businesses and creating employment opportunities in hospitality and related sectors.
The launch is scheduled for the upcoming summer season, with the government aiming to position Gujarat as a premier river‑tourism destination.
The initiative is part of the state’s broader strategy to diversify tourism offerings and attract both domestic and international visitors. Passengers can expect amenities such as fine dining, comfortable cabins, and guided tours of the Statue of Unity and its environs.
Officials say the cruise will run during the peak tourist season, providing a new source of revenue for local businesses and creating employment opportunities in hospitality and related sectors.
The launch is scheduled for the upcoming summer season, with the government aiming to position Gujarat as a premier river‑tourism destination.