Bajra – Maharaja Ride
For a more traditional Dev Diwali boat booking experience, the Bajra is a large wooden barge styled after the royal Maharaja boats that once sailed the Ganga — spacious, stately, and built for groups who want to celebrate together rather than sit in rows. The open deck comfortably seats larger families and friend groups, with a three-hour route timed around the live Ganga Aarti and the evening fireworks. A dedicated guide travels with every Bajra sailing to point out the ghats as you pass them. It is our most popular choice for anyone who wants to book a Dev Diwali boat in Varanasi that feels like an occasion in itself, not just transport.
What This Cruise Offers
Upcoming Sailings
What's Included & What's Not
Inclusions
- Seat on the traditional Bajra for the full Dev Diwali sailing
- Life jacket for every guest
- Dedicated guide on board
- Spacious open deck seating
- Live Ganga Aarti and fireworks viewing
- Onboard boatman/crew
Exclusions
- Transport to and from the boarding point
- Food, snacks and beverages
- Personal expenses and tips
- Decoration, cake, photography or musician (bookable separately)
- Cancellation within 7 days of Dev Diwali (see policy)
Frequently Asked Questions
Pick a cruise category or time slot, choose your date, and submit a booking - for scheduled sailings you will see live seat availability and pricing instantly. For celebration packages (birthday, anniversary, wedding, etc.) we confirm availability and a final quote with you over WhatsApp or phone before the booking is locked in.
Cancellation and rescheduling terms depend on how much notice you give and whether any add-ons (decoration, catering, musician) had already been arranged on your behalf. Full details are on our Cancellation Policy page, and we confirm the specific terms with you at the time of booking.
Seat availability updates live as bookings come in - a sailing shows as sold out the moment it reaches capacity. If you do not see a slot you want listed, message us on WhatsApp and we will check the latest availability across the fleet.
The base price covers your seat on the cruise, life jackets for every guest and an experienced boatman. Decoration, cake, photography, videography and musicians are all optional add-ons priced separately, shown on each cruise or package page.
Yes, life jackets are provided for every guest on every cruise. Please ask your boatman if they have not been offered before departure.
