MV Jol Safari

MV Jol Safari (এম.ভি জল সাফারি) is one of the premier boutique tourist cruise ships operating in the Sundarbans mangrove forest and seasonal river destinations in Bangladesh. Purpose-built for tourist comfort and safety, the vessel features 100% centralized air-conditioning across all cabins, public lounges, and dining areas.

The ship accommodates up to 40–48 guests across 15 elegantly appointed cabins on two decks. Every cabin is equipped with attached modern private bathrooms with running water and modern fixtures, panoramic river-view sliding glass windows, individual charging ports, and cozy bedding. Cabin configurations include couple double-bed cabins, twin-sharing, triple-sharing, and 4-bed family suites.

Onboard facilities include a spacious dining hall serving freshly cooked halal Bengali cuisine and seafood, an expansive top observation deck with shaded seating and sun-loungers for 360° views of wildlife along the riverbanks, sound system for evening cultural programs, 24/7 generator and solar backup power, and comprehensive safety apparatus including certified lifebuoys, life jackets, and armed forest guards.

Published rates start from ৳14,500 per person for standard couple/sharing packages on the popular 3 Days / 2 Nights Khulna–Kotka–Kochikhali circuit. Whole-ship charters for corporate retreats, family reunions, and photo expeditions are available upon request.

3 Days / 2 Nights — Khulna → Harbaria → Kotka → Kochikhali → Karamjal → Khulna.

Day 1: Boarding at Khulna Rupsha Ghat / Jailkhana Ghat around 6:00–7:00 AM. Breakfast served on board as the vessel sails towards the Sundarbans. Entry permission & armed forest guards taken at Dhangmari / Chandpai station. Stop at Harbaria Eco-tourism Center for a guided wooden boardwalk trail through the mangrove forest. Sail overnight towards Kotka Wildlife Sanctuary.

Day 2: Early morning country boat canal cruise inside narrow creeks for wildlife & bird watching. Mangrove forest walk to Jamtola Sea Beach and watchtower. In the afternoon, cruise to Kochikhali Wildlife Sanctuary (Tiger Point). Spot spotted deer, wild boars, and diverse birds. Evening open-deck BBQ dinner with music and cultural atmosphere.

Day 3: Morning cruise back towards Karamjal Crocodile & Deer Breeding Center. Guided walk through the canopy walk and animal enclosures. Farewell lunch on board, cruising back to Khulna Rupsha Ghat by evening (5:00–6:00 PM).

Day 1:
• Breakfast: Parata, mixed vegetable, egg fry/omelet, dal butter, tea/coffee.
• Morning Snack: Seasonal fruits / juice / biscuits.
• Lunch: Plain rice, shutki / begun varta, mixed vegetable, Ruhi / Vetki fish curry, desi chicken curry, dal, salad.
• Evening Snack: Egg noodles / pakora, tea/coffee.
• Dinner: Polao / Plain rice, mutton or beef rezala, fish fry, salad, dessert (firni/sweet).

Day 2:
• Morning: Black / milk tea on deck.
• Breakfast: Bhuna khichuri, fried egg, begun bhaji, achar, tea/coffee.
• Morning Snack: Light biscuits, tea.
• Lunch: Steamed rice, shak vaji, aloo bharta, sea fish fry, duck curry, dal, fresh salad.
• Evening Snack: Singara / Samucha, tea.
• Dinner: Special Open-Deck BBQ Night — Parata / luchi, chicken BBQ / tikka, duck rezala, Russian salad, cold drinks.

Day 3:
• Breakfast: Parata, vegetable, halwa, boiled egg, tea/coffee.
• Lunch: Morog polao / Kacchi biryani, boiled egg, chicken roast, salad, soft drinks.
• Evening: Tea / snacks prior to disembarking at Khulna.