Antara cruises, is giving travellers and explorers a chance to truly see and experience India in a new light, with relaxing river cruises designed to create a perfect rendezvous with its timeless cultural and natural heritage. Our exclusive catamaran cruises are designed to give wanderers a taste of Bhitarkanika National Park and discover its truly priceless natural heritage through the unbeatable comfort of its exclusively designed catamarans, MV Bhitarkanika and MV Mahanadi. With our exclusive 2N/3D and 3N/4D cruises, one can get up close and personal with the almost mythical creatures that call Bhitarkanika home as it wades through the pristine, serene channels that crisscross the entire national park.
Antara offers exclusive and well-curated Bhitarkanika river cruises, allowing travellers to truly feel, touch, and experience the unspoilt wanders of Bhitarkanika National Park in every way possible. Bhitarkanika National Park is a 145 km2 (56 sq mi) piece of truly magical paradise tucked in the north-east corner of Odisha in Kendrapara district. A mysterious, tranquil labyrinth of grand rivers like Baitarani, Brahmani, and many tiny creeks filled with endless stories, it has earned the sobriquet of the Amazon of the East due to its truly legendary wildlife. Bhitarkanika National Park is infact famous for its eclectic collection of flora and fauna, from vibrant casuarinas to majestic saltwater crocodiles, Oliver Ridley turtles, and a diverse variety of magnificent migratory birds.
Cradled by many timeless cultures and contested by countless powerful empires, Bhitarkanika National Park is a treasure trove of many unforgettable lores, both man-made and natural, a pean to countless immortal heritages, and a theatre to epicurean tragedies and stoic comedies. And the best way to enjoy its timeless splendour is via a tranquil, salubrious catamaran cruise from us Antara.
Wake up to truly misty mornings, surrounded by truly melodious bird calls, in the comfort of your own spacious suite, exquisitely handcrafted from locally available wood and other materials. Savour the day wading salubriously through the poetically adorable rivulets as you become Bestfriends with the riverine giants. And welcome in the nights, taking in the truly majestic emptiness as you gaze into a starry sky from your own exclusive deck.
That’s the experience Antara promises you with its unbeatable Bhitarkanika luxury river cruises, a truly regal way to soak up the wonders of Bhitarkanika National Park. We can bet that one cruise with us will truly change your perception of the wild. So, listen to the unspoken call of freedom and embark on a journey filled with priceless memories with Antara as you explore a truly unspoiled paradise.