"How many people fit?" is the first question; "how many fit comfortably, with luggage, for six hours?" is the right one. Here is how we actually advise callers, layout by layout.
8–9 seater (Ultra Luxury)
Full-recline massage seats in a lounge cabin. Choose this when the experience is the point — VIP movement, the wedding couple's family, or a celebration trip where comfort outranks cost.
9–10 seater (Luxury)
Individual captain chairs, every passenger gets an armrest and aisle access. The sweet spot for small families and executive groups. The massage-seat version is the single most rebooked van in our fleet for long tours.
12 seater (Deluxe or Premium)
The versatile middle: comfortable pushback rows with strong luggage space. Premium trim adds cushioning, curtains and charging — worth it for outstation runs.
14–15 seater
Big family functions and team outings. You trade a little legroom for capacity; for trips under 5–6 hours nobody notices.
16 seater (Deluxe)
Maximum capacity per rupee. School trips, large pilgrim groups, wedding guest shuttles. If your group is 15+, running one 16-seater beats coordinating two SUVs every single time.
The luggage rule of thumb
Plan one large suitcase per passenger up to about 80% of seating capacity. Beyond that, either size up the van or pack lighter — your knees will thank you on hour four.