At a press conference on the ship at Ashulia BIWTA landing station on Wednesday, Executive Director of Sarina Group Shahid Hamid said the ship is fully air-conditioned and equipped with modern facilities. It is capable of carrying 310 passengers.

"Bangladesh is known for its rivers and the ship has been put into service with a motto to sail for fun," he added.

Managing Director of the group Golam Sarwar said to ensure safety of the ship, seven watertight double bottom tanks have been added to its structural design.

Besides, radar and global positioning system (GPS) have been installed in the ship, he added.

Director of Sarina Group Neena Sarwar and General Manager of Sarina Cruise KS Alam were present at the press conference.

Initially the ship will sail on every Friday and Saturday on a seven-hour cruise from Ashulia landing station to river Padma and back.

The fare for adults and children under 12 has been fixed at Tk 2000 and Tk 1500 respectively. It is inclusive of morning and evening tea, coffee, cookies, buffet lunch and live cultural programme.

The ship will stay at BIWTA landing station every night to be used as floating restaurant for dinner.

Built at Western Marine Shipyard in Chittagong, the ship also sailed for two hours with guests on board to mark its launching ceremony.