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Alleppey (Alappuzha): Vembanad Houseboat Cruises

4.8 · 5 reviews Verified
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Day cruises and overnight kettuvallam stays on the backwaters

Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 7 days before.
Duration6 hours – overnight
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What travellers loved

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SSneha & Arjun – India★★★★★ · 28 January 2026
The safety briefing was thorough and the team checked our gear twice. Photos and video were included at no extra cost.
AAisha Khan – United Arab Emirates★★★★★ · 4 March 2026
Our children loved it. The crew were careful and made sure everyone was comfortable the whole time.

Highlights

  • Freshly cooked Kerala lunch, tea and dinner on board
  • Cruise through Kuttanad paddy fields below sea level
  • AC bedrooms from 9pm to 6am

Full description

Premium kettuvallam houseboats with air-conditioned bedrooms, a sun deck and an on-board cook preparing Kerala meals with fish bought from the canal-side.

Includes

  • All meals on board
  • Crew and fuel
  • Welcome drink
  • Alcohol
  • Transfers from Kochi

At a glance

Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
0
Season
All year

Tickets & slots

Backwaters 2

Day cruise (11am–5pm)

Lunch included.

₹9,000₹7,500per boat
Backwaters 1

Overnight, 1 bedroom

All meals.

Popular
₹13,500₹11,500per boat
Backwaters 3

Overnight, 3 bedrooms

For families.

₹27,000₹24,000per boat

Prices are set by the business and may change. Send an enquiry to confirm availability and the final price.

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Meeting point

Finishing Point jetty, Alappuzha

Important information

Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 7 days before.

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Customer reviews

4.8/5★★★★★Based on 5 reviews
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Review summary

Guide
4.8
Organisation
4.8
Safety
4.8
Value for money
4.8
SSneha & Arjun – India28 January 2026 · ★★★★★
The safety briefing was thorough and the team checked our gear twice. Photos and video were included at no extra cost.
AAisha Khan – United Arab Emirates4 March 2026 · ★★★★★
Our children loved it. The crew were careful and made sure everyone was comfortable the whole time.

5 reviews · 2 traveller photos

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Sneha & Arjun – India28 January 2026 · Travelled as friends
★★★★★

Safe, fun and well run

The safety briefing was thorough and the team checked our gear twice. Photos and video were included at no extra cost.

Guide 4/5Organisation 5/5Safety 5/5Value for money 5/5
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Aisha Khan – United Arab Emirates4 March 2026 · Travelled as family
★★★★★

Great with kids

Our children loved it. The crew were careful and made sure everyone was comfortable the whole time.

Guide 5/5Organisation 5/5Safety 5/5Value for money 5/5
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Rohan Desai – India28 February 2026 · Travelled as couple
★★★★★

Highlight of the holiday

Our guide was patient with first-timers and knew exactly where to stop for the best views.

Guide 5/5Organisation 5/5Safety 5/5Value for money 5/5
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Sarah Collins – United Kingdom17 April 2026 · Travelled as solo
★★★★★

Good value

Well organised and on time. The pick-up was a few minutes late, but they kept us updated on WhatsApp.

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Guide 5/5Organisation 4/5Safety 4/5Value for money 4/5
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Priya Nair – India24 January 2026 · Travelled as friends
★★★★★

Safe, fun and well run

The safety briefing was thorough and the team checked our gear twice. Photos and video were included at no extra cost.

Guide 5/5Organisation 5/5Safety 5/5Value for money 5/5
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