Antara’s compact and well-designed catamarans come with two well-appointed suites, a lounge-dining area, a sundeck and a scratch kitchen. For the first time, guests can experience comfort cruising in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park, home to India’s second-largest mangrove system, and its four rivers, Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra and Pathsala.
Each catamaran has two plush cabins, a lounge-dining area, a sundeck, kitchen, butler service and an expert naturalist on board.

Antara Catamarans are premium 2-suite vessels built just for the river system in Bhitarkanika National Park. Equipped with modern amenities for a comfortable stay and cruising in the wilderness.

17 METRES LONG | 6 METRES WIDE | 5 KNOTS MAX. SPEED | 2 CABINS

ROOMS

Our two catamarans bring luxury cruising for the first time to
Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park and its rivers, home to India’s
second-largest mangrove system. Each catamaran has two plush
cabins, a lounge-dining area, a sundeck, kitchen, butler service
and an expert naturalist on board.

FEATURED ITINERARIES

Journeys to nourish your mind, heart and soul on board Catamarans

MV BHITARKANIKA & MV MAHANADI

Amazon of the East

Lying on the coast of Bay of Bengal, Bhitarkanika, popularly referred to as the mini-Amazon, is the second largest mangrove ecosystem of our country after the Sundarbans. Bhitarkanika originates from a blend of two Odia words – Bhitar which means interior inside and Kanika that translates to exceptional beauty.

Duration: 2 Nights & 3 Days

MV BHITARKANIKA & MV MAHANADI

Cruising in Bhitarkanika

Cruising Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha’s mini-Amazon, reveals a mangrove wonderland teeming with wildlife. Glide through the Brahmani-Baitarani estuaries, spotting saltwater crocodiles, rare birds, and vibrant flora. This serene journey offers up-close encounters with diverse species and a stroll through mangrove forests to Habalikathi beach.

Duration: 3 Nights & 4 Days

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