{"id":4974,"date":"2020-09-23T19:02:27","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T19:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/?p=4974"},"modified":"2020-09-24T04:30:38","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T04:30:38","slug":"dream-boutique-resorts-with-a-boat-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/general-info\/dream-boutique-resorts-with-a-boat-cruise.html","title":{"rendered":"Dream Boutique Resorts with a Boat Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wow196-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wow196-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wow196-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wow196-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wow196-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/wow196.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\ud835\udddf\ud835\uddf2\ud835\ude01\u2019\ud835\ude00 \ud835\udde6\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf9 \ud835\uddd4\ud835\ude04\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude06<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cruise liners are a staple of the tourism industry with cruises being the go-to vacation for folks who love the idea of being on the water. So, for those of us who want to spend time on the water and experience the journey as part of the destination but would like to take more intimate and eco-friendly alternative than cruise liners, then Secret Retreats has the answer with our selection of luxury yachts, riverboats and cabin cruises. The boats and cruises curated by the team at Secret Retreats all take their environmental and cultural responsibilities very seriously and provide unique, very often tailor-made experiences, as opposed to the sort of cookie-cutter experiences one would expect of a typical cruise liner holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In\ntoday\u2019s newsletter however, we would like to share with you a more unique,\ntypically secret cruise experience, as shared with their guests by some of our\nSecret Retreats boutique hotels who have their own on-water experiences. These\nboutique resorts are renowned for their on-land accommodations, but they also\nprovide their own unique boating opportunities. Some of the most beautiful,\nremote, and pristine places on this planet can only be accessed by boat so turn\noff the phone, jump on board, drop into a deckchair and let time slow down\naround you while you experience a whole different world from the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/satriboat-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/satriboat-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/satriboat-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/satriboat-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/satriboat-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/satriboat-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>DCIM\\100MEDIA\\DJI_0459.JPG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Satri House &#8211; Satri Boat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Luang\nPrabang, Laos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore\nthe Mekong River at Luang Prabang in style onboard this luxury vessel. Totaling\n53-metres in length, the Satri Boat can host up to 10 guests overnight in its\nfive luxury cabins. In addition, it is also the only boat in northern Laos that\nhas upper deck space that can comfortably accommodate 100 people for events or\nparties. The boat team can accommodate most requests for d\u00e9cor and setting to\ncater for all kinds of events, including a variety of dining styles, full bar\nservices and live musical entertainment is also available upon request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/laos\/luang-prabang\/satri-house\">[Discover Satri House Now]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ckb-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ckb-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ckb-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ckb-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ckb.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chakrabongse\nVillas &#8211; Riva Speedboat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Bangkok,\nThailand<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For\nan unforgettable sunset cruise, recline in the comfort of Chakrabongse Villas\u2019\nclassic Riva speedboat sipping champagne, as you elegantly cruise Bangkok\u2019s\nwaterways watching the sun set behind the river\u2019s iconic skyline of ancient\ntemples and palaces. A motor launch that is surely one of a kind in Thailand,\nher classic lines conjure up images of the Jet Set of the \u201860s, the period that\nthis boat heralds from, and perfectly match the opulence and heritage of the\ngorgeous residence that the boat belongs to. &nbsp;Drink in the magnificent spectacle of the\nGrand Palace and nearby temples bathed in the golden light of the setting sun. Not\nforgetting, during the day, to explore the quiet canals and traditional stilt\nhouse communities on the Thonburi side of the river with a private longtail\nboat and guide. And for the more adventurous guests, guided midnight canoe\nexcursions can also be arranged on request!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/thailand\/bangkok\/chakrabongse-villas\">Discover Chakrabongse Villas Now<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lotus1-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lotus1-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lotus1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lotus1-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lotus1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Neeleshwar\nHermitage &#8211; The Lotus Houseboat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Kerala,\nIndia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nteam at Neeleshwar have created the ultimate package for our times, The Nirvana\nPackage. With both a cruise on their traditional houseboat, The Lotus, and a\nstay at the Neeleshwar Hermitage, this package is truly a blissful journey into\nrelaxation. The 4 day package combines a stay at Neeleshwar Hermitage, a\nstylish wellness retreat set on a peaceful palm-fringed beach overlooking the Arabian\nSea, and a two day cruise through the tranquil Malabar Backwaters. While at the\nhotel your visit will be enhanced by a personalized Ayurvedic treatment program\nto rejuvenate mind, body and soul. The cruise will be on The Lotus, a traditional\nrice barge that has been converted into a luxury two-cabin boat, offering\nserene views of the rich and varied wildlife that the backwaters are famed for,\nand the unhurried rhythms of village life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/india\/kerala\/neeleshwar-hermitage\">Discover Neeleshwar Hermitage Now<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pool-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pool-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pool-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pool-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pool-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pool-2048x1150.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nBohemian Residence \u2013 Bohemian Private Boat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nBohemian\u2019s Residence is neither a luxury resort nor a glamorous villa like the\nones found in travel brochures. Rather, it is an exclusive place for the\ncurious traveller that wishes to spend a few days discovering a rarer side of\nThailand, both on-land and along the Chao Phraya River, whilst living within\nand truly discovering a fascinating region of Central Thailand that is off the\nbeaten path. Living amongst and with the people who call this area home, guests\nare provided with personalized and warm hospitality from the team who manage\nthis unique residence. With private garden, river frontage and a swimming pool,\na luxury stay is assured. And as a riverside residence, guests have their own motor-launch\nto explore the river or cruise to simply enjoy the river scenery. Perhaps take\nthe boat out fishing, or if catch of the day is not good for eating then cruise\nto the market to buy something good to cook up a truly authentic home-cooked\nThai dinner of the freshest produce available. Thailand travel experiences don\u2019t\nget much more authentic than this, short of ripping up your passports and plane\ntickets!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/thailand\/bangkok\/the-bohemian-residence\">Discover The Bohemian Residence Now<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/amazinglove-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/amazinglove-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/amazinglove-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/amazinglove-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/amazinglove.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Manukan\nIsland Resort &#8211; Amazing Love Cruise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sabah,\nMalaysia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manukan\nIsland Resort is located on Manukan Island which is a short boat ride off the\ncoast of Kota Kinabalu in Sabah the northern most state on the island of\nBorneo. The island is a haven for water sport enthusiasts located as it is\nwithin the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park offering excellent opportunities for\nsnorkelling and scuba diving with kayaking, parasailing and swimming also\npopular. The team at Manukan Island resort have also put together a choice of\nday, wonderful sunset cruises, and overnight cruises on the resort\u2019s boats \u2013 a\nspeedboat and a luxury catamaran. The Amazing Love team pride themselves in\ncreating highly personalized packages for guests, whether cruising the marine\npark, fishing and watersport adventures, or island hopping. Nothing is too much\nto ask for on these exclusive private charters. The Sutera Lodges Manukan\nIsland resort features a choice of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom villas and suites\nlocated beachside or on the hillside overlooking the beach and ocean. Perfect\nfor an island escape for romantic couples and families alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/malaysia\/sabah\/manukan-island-resort\">Discover Manukan Island Resort Now<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/galoya-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/galoya-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/galoya-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/galoya-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/galoya-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/galoya-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gal\nOya Lodge &#8211; Boat Safari<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Gal\nOya National Park, Sri Lanka<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nGal Oya Lodge Boat Safari reflects all the values that lie at the heart of a\ntrue safari. A truly unique experience at Gal Oya, it offers guests a rare\nopportunity to witness the usually hidden behavior of certain animals \u2013 especially\nthe Gal Oya elephants when they take to the waters in the parks and swim the\nlakes. It is a real journey of discovery and a wonderful opportunity to see and\nenjoy nature in all its glory. With safari possible both on land and on water,\nthe team at Gal Oya Lodge, who work closely with the people of the Veda Tribe\nwho have called this region home for more than 40,000years and are the true\ncustodians of the forests, also offer jeep based safaris deep into the\nforgotten Nilgala section of the park. This area was protected by ancient\nroyalty due to its abundant medicinal plants and endemic bird life. So, it is\none of the best places to observe nature\u2019s autonomy, power and character in the\nwhole of Sri Lanka, an experience not to be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/sri-lanka\/national-parks\/gal-oya-lodge\">[Discover Gal Oya Lodge Now]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tugu-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tugu-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tugu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tugu-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tugu-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tugu-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tugu\nLombok &#8211; Naga Mesem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Lombok,\nIndonesia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tugu\nLombok is a stunning 35 guestroom, suite and villa resort located on the\npicture-postcard perfect Sire Beach on the northwest coast of the island of\nLombok. The owners of Tugu are champions of Indonesian culture and tradition\nand have provided their guests with a boat inspired by the folklore of the Sea\nDragon Prince. The Naga Mesem boat is a traditional outrigger canoe that has\nbeen converted to comfortably seat guests while dining. The crew of the Naga\nMesem stand by every morning on Sire Beach to take guests out to sea for a\nperfectly romantic way to take breakfast. Guests cruise out beyond the breakers\nand are served a sumptuous breakfast aboard the boat just as the sun rises to reveal\nthe majestic Mount Rinjani, home to the King of Gods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/indonesia\/lombok\/tugu-lombok\">Discover Tugu Lombok Resort Now<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lepassetemp-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lepassetemp-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lepassetemp-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lepassetemp-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lepassetemp-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lepassetemp-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Le\nPasse Temps &#8211; Le Passe Temps Boat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Krabi,\nThailand<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Le\nPasse Temps will share with you a whole different Thailand. This warm convivial\nfamily run resort truly exemplifies the saying, \u2018arrive as strangers, leave as\nfriends\u2019. Remote without being lost, yet right in the middle of some of Krabi\u2019s\nmust-see spots, this rustic gem is nestled in the heart of Ao Phang Nga, one of\nthe most beautiful bays in Asia. Set just a few metres from the beach, each of\nthe 8 uniquely designed wooden bungalows will accommodate couples, singles or\nfamilies in style. The team here will share the very best of Thai-style, from\nthe wonderful nature in this beautiful part of the country to the unique\nculture and traditions. The Le Passe Temps boat provides guests with a\nwonderful opportunity to take tailormade and private tours to the most beautiful\ndeserted islands and secret beaches. Snorkel the waters and reefs rich in\nmarine life, fish for sport or fish for dinner, or simply marvel at the\nstunning scenery. The beauty of Krabi is one of a kind and the beauty of a stay\nat Le Passe temps, is the beauty of life!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/thailand\/krabi\/le-passe-temps\">Discover Le Passe Temps Now<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/barikothi-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/barikothi-1024x647.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/barikothi-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/barikothi-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/barikothi-1536x970.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/barikothi-2048x1294.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bari\nKothi &#8211; Sunset Boat Tours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Kolkata,\nIndia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunset\nwatching is at once meditative and romantic, and can it get any more romantic\nthan from the riverfront of a beautifully restored 18<sup>th<\/sup> century\nIndian Palace? We don\u2019t think so, and let\u2019s face it we all love a good sunset \u2013\nespecially with a great beverage in-hand, and the experience is always enhanced\nwhen you are waterside. At Bari Kothi take a leisurely stroll along their 100\nfeet long private ghat while sipping a cocktail and enjoying the soft pastel\nskies as they change colour at the end of the day, or go for a boat ride on one\nof the Bari Khoti Heritage Hotel sunset boat tours &#8211; lazing on comfortable\ncushions and watching the sun slowly go down before appearing to slip into the\nriver. Bari Kothi was lovingly restored in 2015 and offers guests the chance to\nlive the life of Indian Royalty staying in one of the palace\u2019s 15 gloriously\nopulent suites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/india\/kolkata-west-bengal\/bari-kothi-heritage-hotel\">Discover Bari Kothi Now<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/brij2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/brij2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/brij2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/brij2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/brij2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/brij2-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Brij\nRama \u2013 Bajra Boat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Varanasi,\nIndia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nBrijrama experience begins as you board their boat (bajra \u2013 a classical\nhandcrafted wooden boat) at the Mahishasura Ghat to head to this incredible\nheritage hotel to check-in. A restored palace, your hostess accompanying you aboard\nthe boat will recount the legend of Varanasi as you cruise along the river\nGanges to the hotel. Served a choice of hot or cold beverages as you cruise\ngracefully along the river, the hotel\u2019s grand frontage will impress you as you arrive\nlike royalty to check-in by boat on perhaps the holiest river in the world. Connect\nwith your spiritual self at Brijrama Palace poised as it is on the Darbanga\nGhat on the banks of the river Ganges. This incredible heritage hotel,\ncompleted in 1812, has 32 guestrooms and suites, some with simply incredible\nriver views. The hotel is located within the oldest living city of the world\nand enjoys a privileged position overlooking the Ganges where all of life is\nplayed out on the ghats, banks and within the river in Varanasi. Witness and wonder\nat the incredible river scenes that have played out for centuries in this\nancient and holy city. Be sure to take a dinner cruise, enjoying uninterrupted\nviews as you cruise serenely through the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/india\/varanasi\/brijrama-palace\">Discover Brij Rama Now<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud835\udddf\ud835\uddf2\ud835\ude01\u2019\ud835\ude00 \ud835\udde6\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf9 \ud835\uddd4\ud835\ude04\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude06 Cruise liners are a staple of the tourism industry with cruises being the go-to vacation for folks who love the idea of being on the water. 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