Delhi is set to launch its first recreational cruise service on the Yamuna River, with an inauguration planned by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. Multiple outlets say the cruise is intended to promote river-based tourism and uses electric-powered vessels.
The service is described as operating on a specific upstream stretch of the Yamuna, generally cited as between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, while one report frames the development as covering the Yamuna stretch upstream of the Wazirabad barrage. Coverage also mentions that trial runs were conducted prior to the launch, involving senior officials from the Inland Waterways Authority of India and the Delhi government.
Some outlets add further details about the tourism experience beyond the cruise ride. These include plans for a short round-trip route, visitor engagement through recreational activities, and, in one report, additional attractions such as a musical fountain show and potential future water sports. Overall, sources largely align on the launch purpose, the electric-powered nature of the vessels, and the core route and timeframe, with differences mainly in added experience and specific framing of the geography.
