Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday launched a new cruise service on the Yamuna at Sonia Vihar in Delhi.
The cruise service will operate between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, covering a distance of around 4-5 km on the Yamuna stretch upstream of the Wazirabad barrage.
Passengers can enjoy a 40-minute river ride at a ticket price of Rs 500 per person. The cruise will have a capacity of up to 30 passengers per trip.
The service will offer at least four trips every day, with bookings available online through the Delhi Tourism website. The air-conditioned boats are equipped with facilities including zero-discharge bio-toilets, an announcement system and life jackets for passengers.
The cruise operator will be responsible for ensuring safe and comfortable operations, including the safety of passengers, crew members and other users of the river.
As per guidelines, the boats used for the service must not be more than two years old and can either be leased or owned by the operator.
Trial runs of the cruise were conducted last month in the presence of officials from the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and the Delhi government.
The cruise tourism project was planned under an agreement signed between IWAI and Delhi government agencies in March 2025 to develop river tourism between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the initiative will bring people closer to the Yamuna and provide residents an opportunity to enjoy river-based experiences within the city. She added that activities like cruises and light-and-sound shows will encourage families to spend quality time together.
