Day Cruise — Shared Houseboat
The perfect introduction to the backwaters
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1 / 6Duration
8 hours
Capacity
Up to 15 guests
Meals
Lunch & snacks
Rating
5.0 / 5
Overview
About this experience
A shared houseboat means you book a private cabin on a larger boat, sharing common areas like the living room, dining space, and sundeck with other travelers — a budget-friendly way to experience Kerala's backwaters.
Our Day Cruise is the ideal introduction to the Kerala backwaters for travelers short on time. Board the houseboat at the Alleppey dock around 10 AM, settle into the luxurious shared lounge, and cruise through palm-lined canals and paddy fields. A freshly prepared Kerala lunch is served on board — featuring rice, karimeen fish fry, sambar, thoran, and more. The cruise takes you past Punnamada Lake, village canals, and scenic waterways before returning to the dock by evening. You'll share the common areas with fellow travelers, making it perfect for solo travelers or couples wanting affordability and a social atmosphere.
The boat
What's onboard
Why you'll love it
Highlights
The journey
Cruise route
Starting from Alleppey
Punnamada Lake
Vembanad Lake
R Block & C Block (man-made paddy fields below sea level)
Rani
Chithira
Marthandam
Kainakari
Return to Alleppey.
Dining
What's on the menu
Welcome Drink
Soft drinks (lemon or Tang)
Lunch
Rice, Karimeen Fish Fry, Sambar, Curd/Pullissery/Rasam, Cabbage Thoran, Long Beans Fry (Payar Mezhukku), Pappad, Pickle, Salad
Evening
Tea/Coffee with Pazhampori (banana fritters)
Good to know
Important information
- You can enjoy privacy in your room, but common areas (lounge, dining, sundeck) are shared.
- Children below 5 yrs complimentary (sharing with parents). Above 5 yrs charged as extra person.
- Extra food or menu changes must be informed at least 1 day in advance.
- Payments are prepaid — full amount to be paid at check-in.
- Management is not responsible for late arrivals.
- Actual boat may vary depending on how many guests are booked on the same date.
₹5,000/person
8 hours · Up to 15 guests
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