Delhi’s first Yamuna cruise begins trial runs: Fare, route and ride time of the Namo Yamuna River Safari
Delhi’s first Yamuna cruise, the Namo Yamuna River Safari, began trial runs on October 26. Here’s the route, the ₹500 fare, the ride time and why the launch has slipped more than once before.
- Oct 27, 2026,
- Updated Oct 27, 2026 5:20 PM IST
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Trial runs began October 26, with formal inauguration planned before Chhath Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected the cruise on Sunday, October 25, with minister Kapil Mishra. Trial runs started Monday and are set to continue for four to five days before the formal launch.
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The ride runs about 40 minutes and costs ₹500 per person The route goes from Sonia Vihar to Jagatpur. ANI and Swarajya put it at 5 km, while the CM’s own post, reported by IANS, mentions 6 km, so the figure varies by report. ANI says each cruise carries up to 30 passengers.
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The cruise vessel came from Mumbai, and the project stems from a March 2025 agreement The 40-seater vessel was transported from Mumbai to Delhi in January. In March 2025, the Inland Waterways Authority of India and Delhi agencies signed an agreement to develop cruise tourism on National Waterway 110.
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The launch has slipped before: February 20, then “before May end” The service was first planned for February 20 to mark the BJP government’s first year, and pushed back as work remained incomplete. In April, officials said it would roll out before the end of May.