Delhi CM inspects Yamuna cruise trial run ahead of Nov. launch - The HinduPublished - October 27, 2026 12:09 am IST - NEW DELHIDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta poses for a picture with Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra during the trial run of ‘Namo Yamuna Cruise Safari’ at Sonia Vihar, in New Delhi on Monday. | Photo Credit: ANIChief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday inspected the trial run of Delhi’s first-ever cruise service, ‘Namo Yamuna Cruise Safari’, likely to be launched before Chhath Puja in mid-November, as per a statement from the CM Office.The cruise service, being developed along an approximately six-kilometre waterway between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, is intended to offer Delhi residents a unique experience and will open up new tourism as well as employment opportunities in the capital, Ms. Gupta said.According to the statement, the cruise will accommodate 30 passengers on a round trip and is expected to take around 35 to 45 minutes.The trial run is planned to continue for about a week, followed by preparations for a formal launch in the first week of November, it added.The project includes food kiosks, a restaurant, a kids’ zone and other essential public amenities for visitors, the CMO statement said.“The initiative is an important step towards developing an attractive tourism destination for families. While tourism facilities are being developed, equal attention must be paid to keeping the Yamuna clean and protecting the environment,” the CM said.Published - October 27, 2026 12:09 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }