MV The Explorer

Rupsha Ferry Ghat, Khulna, Bangladesh

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Max Guests

75

Cabin

33

Overview

MV The Explorer: Luxury Sundarban Cruise 🌿🛳️

Step aboard MV The Explorer, a brand-new luxury cruise designed for comfort, adventure, and family-friendly exploration. With 75-guest capacity across 33 spacious cabins, this elegant vessel offers fully air-conditioned rooms with attached bathrooms, modern interiors, and private balconies. Enjoy live BBQ evenings, scenic river cruises, guided wildlife tours, and the thrill of exploring the world’s largest mangrove forest—Sundarban.

Accommodation & Cabin Types

Executive Triple Cabin: 4 rooms, 3 guests each, attached bathroom
Deluxe Couple Cabin: 22 rooms, 2 guests each, attached bathroom
Quad Family Cabin: 2 rooms, 4 guests each, attached bathroom
Standard Twin Cabin: 4 rooms, 2 guests each, attached bathroom
VIP Cabin: with attached bathroom
Total Cabins: 33 | Total Guest Capacity: 75

Ship Features

✅ 33 AC cabins with attached bathrooms
✅ Freshwater reservoir of 70,000 liters
✅ Dual engines for safe navigation
✅ Triple generator system ensuring uninterrupted electricity

Tourist Spots

Harbaria / Andar Manik
Jamtala Sea Beach
Kotka Office Area
Kochikhali
Dimer Char
Tiger Hill

Detailed Itinerary

Trip: 3 Days & 2 Nights

Day 1: Khulna – Harbaria – Kotka

06:00 AM – Board at Khulna Rupsha Ghat. Take forest permits and armed guards at Dhangmari / Chandpai Forest Station.
Visit Harbaria Forest Office. Cruise towards Kotka and overnight onboard.
Breakfast: Juice, Bread, Butter, Jelly, Banana, Papaya, Tea/Coffee
Morning Snack: Vegetable Pakura, Tea/Coffee
Lunch: Plain Rice, Shak Bhaji, Varta, Mixed Vegetables, Vetki Fish Dopeaga, Sea Fish Fry, Chicken Curry, Dal, Salad, Dessert
Evening Snack: Vegetable Shingara, Tea/Coffee
Dinner: Pulao, Shrimp Vuna, Vetki Fish Dopeaga, Chicken Roast, Salad, Sweet Curt

Day 2: Kotka – Jamtala Sea Beach – Kochikhali

Early morning small boat cruise through forest canals for bird watching.
Breakfast onboard. Walk the mangroves and climb watch towers at Jamtala Sea Beach.
Cruise to Kochikhali, visit Kochikhali Forest Office (deer, monkeys, birds).
Evening BBQ dinner onboard. Cruise towards Dhangmari/Chandpai and stay overnight.
Morning Tea: Biscuit, Tea
Breakfast: Vuna Khichuri, Begun Bhaji, Sea Fish Fry, Egg Malay Curry, Pickle, Tea/Coffee
Morning Snack: Seasonal Fruit Salad, Juice, Tea/Coffee
Lunch: Plain Rice, Varta, Vegetable, Sea Fish Fry, Poma Fish, Poppet Fish, Chicken Curry, Dal, Salad, Dessert
Evening Snack: Piazu, Beguni, Tea/Coffee
Dinner: BBQ Party – Parata, Chicken Tikka, Fish BBQ, Duck Rezala, Fruit Custard

Day 3: Kochikhali – Karamjal – Return to Khulna

Visit Karamjal Forest Office, explore wildlife including monkeys, deer, and crocodiles.
Cruise back to Khulna, arriving by late afternoon.
Morning Tea: Biscuit, Tea
Breakfast: Parata, Vegetable, Chicken Dal, Halua, Tea/Coffee
Morning Snack: Snacks, Juice
Lunch: Morog Polao, Egg Malay Curry, Bagda or Golda Chingri Fry, Soft Drinks
Evening Snack: Biscuit, Tea/Coffee

Package Includes

All meals during the trip
Guided forest exploration and all activities as per itinerary
Mineral water for drinking
Forest entry fees and permits
Armed forest guard from Forest Department
Accompanied experienced guide

Things to Bring

💊 Personal medicines
👟 Comfortable trekking shoes (no heels)
⛱️ Light, full-sleeve clothing in soft colors
📷 Camera, binoculars, power bank
🧴 Toiletries, sunscreen, sunglasses, cap
🧥 Seasonal essentials (umbrella/raincoat in monsoon, warm clothes in winter)
📶 Teletalk SIM for mobile network

Travel Experience

🌅 Watch sunrise and sunset over the Sundarban rivers
🦌 Spot spotted deer, wild boar, and monkeys up close
🦅 Birdwatching amidst pristine mangroves
🐯 Chance to see the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger
🏞️ Stunning natural landscapes and tranquil beaches

Pricing

Bangladeshi Nationals:
5–6 Person Group: 22,000 BDT per person
50–60 Person Group: 20,000 BDT per person

Additional Services

Entrance fees for Foreign Nationals: 10,500 BDT
Entrance fees for Bangladeshi Nationals: 1,050 BDT

Trip Type

Package Trip

Group Reservation

Safety Measures

Boya

Life Jacket

Boat Type

Cruise Ship

Amenities

AC Room

Swimming Pool

In-Room TV

Meeting Room TV / Projector

Activities

Indoor Games

Includes & Excludes

Includes

✔ All Permissions and Fees for visiting spots
✔ Tour Guide
✔ Canal Cruising
✔ All Meal During Cruise
✔ Accomodation

Excludes

✕ Personal Medicine
✕ Personal Toiletries
✕ Transportations before onboarding and after dropping

Cancellation Policy

Booking requires 40% advance payment; balance due before departure. Cancellation fees: 30 days prior: 20% of package price 15 days prior: 50% of package price 7 days prior: 70% of package price 4 days prior: 80% of package price In case of natural disaster, political unrest, or government restrictions, full refund or date adjustment will be offered.

Additional Terms & Information

- Sundarban is a remote area; luxury is limited, but service standards are maintained.
- All tours are conducted in compliance with Bangladesh Forest Department regulations.
- No drones, firearms, or prohibited items allowed onboard or in the forest.
- Itinerary may change due to weather or operational reasons.

Starting From

৳20,000/person for Executive Triple Room with Attatch Bathroom

৳20,000/person for Deluxe Couple Cabin Attach Cabin

৳20,000/person for Quad Bed Cabin Attach Bath

৳20,000/person for Standard Twin Room Attach Bath

৳25,000/person for VIP Couple Cabin Attached Bath