Normal Motor Boat
The Normal Motor Boat is our entry-level Dev Diwali boat booking option in Varanasi — a covered motor boat that takes you past the illuminated ghats at a comfortable, unhurried pace. It suits families and small groups who want a genuine river view of Dev Deepawali without paying for a premium deck. Every seat is under a canopy roof, life jackets are provided for every passenger, and an experienced boatman handles the route from Ravidas Ghat past the main illuminated stretch and back. Seats are limited for the festival sailing, so early Dev Diwali boat booking is recommended.
What This Cruise Offers
Upcoming Sailings
What's Included & What's Not
Inclusions
- Boat/cruise seat for the full Dev Diwali sailing
- Life jacket for every guest
- View of the illuminated ghats and live Ganga Aarti
- Fireworks viewing from the river
- 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.
