New Delhi: The first recreational cruise service on the Yamuna river has been launched to give tourism in Delhi a new attraction. On Tuesday, November 10, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the ‘Namo Yamuna River Safari’ at Sonia Vihar. With the launch of this service, Delhi residents and tourists will get a new boating experience in the middle of the river in the capital.
The cruise will operate on a route of about six kilometres on the Yamuna river between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. The full journey will take about 35 to 45 minutes. For now, an electric cruise with a capacity of 30 passengers has been launched. The ticket for one person has been fixed at Rs 500. A separate fee of Rs 50 has also been set for entry to the premises.
The project is being operated under the leadership of the Inland Waterways Authority of India. The Delhi Development Authority, Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation, Delhi Jal Board and the Irrigation and Flood Control Department are supporting it. Apart from the cruise, facilities including a children’s play area, food court, restaurant, musical fountain and other entertainment amenities have been developed for tourists along the riverbank.
According to officials, there is a plan to launch another electric cruise with a capacity of 30 passengers by February-March 2027. In view of river conditions during the monsoon, the service will remain closed every year from July 1 to September 30.
The government’s objective is to promote the Yamuna’s use for tourism and recreation. However, the long-term success of this initiative will also depend on the river’s cleanliness and environmental protection.
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