Founded in 2002, Assam Bengal Navigation (ABN) offers exceptional river cruises along the Ganges and Brahmaputra, blending luxury with cultural discovery. Guests experience India’s authentic charm through guided excursions to wildlife sanctuaries, tea estates, and historical landmarks. ABN’s journeys showcase the region’s rich heritage, diverse wildlife, and vibrant riverbank communities, complemented by locally inspired cuisine and warm hospitality. Committed to sustainable tourism, ABN actively supports local communities and environmental conservation.
From the rhythm of the rivers to the flavors of indigenous food, every voyage offers an immersive experience that captures the true essence of India—where comfort meets culture on a journey through the country’s most enchanting waterways.
Featured sailings on ABN this winter:
3 nights Brahmaputra taster aboard ABN Charaidew II,round trip Guwahati (link to https://www.cruisebay.com/view-itinerary/3-nights-brahmaputra-taster-ad7-29366)
4 nights Brahmaputra cruise from Guwahati to Jorhat aboard ABN Sukapa (link to
https://www.cruisebay.com/view-itinerary/4-nights-silk--rhinos-ad2a-29357)
7 nights historic lower Ganges downstream cruise aboard ABN Rajmahal, round trip Kolkata (link to https://www.cruisebay.com/view-itinerary/7-nights-historic-lower-ganges-downstream-cruise-bd5-29371 )
Published on November 17, 2025
Founded in 2002, Assam Bengal Navigation (ABN) offers exceptional river cruises along the Ganges and Brahmaputra, blending luxury with cultural discovery. Guests experience India’s authentic charm through guided excursions to wildlife sanctuaries, tea estates, and historical landmarks. ABN’s journeys showcase the region’s rich heritage, diverse wildlife, and vibrant riverbank communities, complemented by locally inspired cuisine and warm hospitality. Committed to sustainable tourism, ABN actively supports local communities and environmental conservation.
From the rhythm of the rivers to the flavors of indigenous food, every voyage offers an immersive experience that captures the true essence of India—where comfort meets culture on a journey through the country’s most enchanting waterways.
Featured sailings on ABN this winter:
3 nights Brahmaputra taster aboard ABN Charaidew II,round trip Guwahati (link to https://www.cruisebay.com/view-itinerary/3-nights-brahmaputra-taster-ad7-29366)
4 nights Brahmaputra cruise from Guwahati to Jorhat aboard ABN Sukapa (link to
https://www.cruisebay.com/view-itinerary/4-nights-silk--rhinos-ad2a-29357)
7 nights historic lower Ganges downstream cruise aboard ABN Rajmahal, round trip Kolkata (link to https://www.cruisebay.com/view-itinerary/7-nights-historic-lower-ganges-downstream-cruise-bd5-29371 )