MV The Crown: Luxurious Sundarban Cruise Experience 👑🌿
Step aboard the fully air-conditioned, 5-star luxury MV The Crown for a 3-day, 2-night Sundarban adventure. Designed for families, corporate groups, and nature enthusiasts, this elegant cruise features panoramic-view cabins with private balconies, a swimming pool, buffet-style dining, and live BBQ dinners. With 28 spacious, modernly decorated cabins and 75-person capacity, MV The Crown offers comfort, style, and safety while exploring the world’s largest mangrove forest. Enjoy guided forest tours, wildlife sightings, serene river journeys, and coastal experiences—all combined with luxury and professional hospitality.
Upcoming Trips
- Dhaka – Sundarban – Khulna / Khulna – Sundarban – Khulna
- September 25–28, 2025 (Dhaka–Sundarban–Khulna)
- October 10–12, 2025 (Khulna–Sundarban–Khulna)
- October 24–26, 2025 (Khulna–Sundarban–Khulna)
- (Contact us for family, corporate, or customized tour bookings for any date in 2025–2026)
Features of MV The Crown
✅ Fully air-conditioned luxury cruise with panoramic-view cabins and private balconies
✅ Advanced safety measures including GPS, radar, fire alarms, and 24-hour generator backup
✅ Experienced tour guides and two armed forest guards onboard
Accommodations
- 28 cabins with modern interiors and high ceilings, featuring comfortable beds, sofas, mirrors, storage cabinets, luggage space, individual A/C control, and private attached bathrooms
What You Will Get
🌟 All meals and snacks according to the trip’s menu, including unlimited tea and coffee
🌟 Guided forest tours, wildlife spotting, and panoramic coastal excursions
🌟 Armed forest guards from the Forest Department
🌟 All Sundarban entry permissions and permits included
Detailed Itinerary
Trip: Khulna – Sundarban – Khulna
- 06:00 AM: Arrive at Khulna Rupsha Ghat. Board MV The Crown with assistance from tour guides.
- Cruise towards Dhangmari/Chandpai Forest Station for permits and armed guard pickup.
- Visit Harbaria Forest Office and continue cruising towards Kotka.
- 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
- Overnight anchored at Kotka
- Early morning small boat cruise through canals for bird watching and wildlife spotting
- Breakfast onboard
- Jungle walk and climb watch tower at Jamtala Sea Beach
- Cruise to Kochikhali, visit Kochikhali Forest Office (deer, monkeys, birds)
- Explore Dimer Char or Karamjal for coastal experiences
- 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
- Evening cruise towards Dhangmari/Chandpai. Overnight onboard
- Visit Karamjal Wildlife Rescue & Breeding Centre (crocodiles, deer, birds)
- Cruise back to Khulna with scenic river views
- 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
- Arrive Khulna by late afternoon; tour ends
Activities
🚤 Canal cruising via small boats
🌿 Mangrove forest exploration and guided jungle walks
🐦 Bird watching and wildlife spotting
🏝️ Beach visits at Jamtala and Dimer Char
🍖 Evening BBQ dinner onboard
Things to Bring
💊 Personal medicines
👟 Comfortable trekking shoes (no heels)
⛱️ Light, full-sleeve clothing in soft colors
🧴 Sun protection lotion & insect spray
📷 Binoculars, flashlight, camera, power bank
🧻 Towel, bath soap/shampoo, toothpaste & toothbrush
🧥 Seasonal essentials (umbrella/raincoat in monsoon, warm clothes in winter)
📶 Teletalk SIM for mobile network
Instructions for Travellers
- Follow all instructions from guides and forest security
- Avoid loud noises, music, or disturbing wildlife
- Avoid bright colored clothing, perfume, or strong scents
- Do not litter, pick plants, or damage forest habitats
- Respect other guests and maintain group discipline
Additional Terms & Conditions
- 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
Additional Fees
- Entrance fees for foreign nationals: 10,500 BDT
- Entrance fees for Bangladeshi nationals: 1,050 BDT