Kerala Backwaters
The Alleppey houseboats
From a gentle afternoon cruise to a honeymoon night afloat — private boats, a captain and chef, and full board on the palm-lined canals.
Choose your cruise
Every overnight boat is booked privately for you and your party, with all three meals cooked onboard. Cruises begin around noon and moor for the night, resuming the following morning.
4–6 hour day trip
Sightseeing Day Cruise
A short cruise through the Alleppey backwaters — the easiest way to taste Kerala's canals, paddy villages and coir hamlets without an overnight stay.
Overnight · 1 night
Budget Overnight Boat
A comfortable overnight cruise at a friendly price — private accommodation with a captain and chef, full board with all three meals cooked onboard.
Overnight · 1 night
Standard / Deluxe Overnight Boat
A step up in comfort — a well-appointed deluxe houseboat cruising from around noon, mooring for the night and resuming the next morning, full board throughout.
Overnight · 1 night
Premium Overnight Boat
A premium houseboat with generous, well-finished interiors for a more indulgent night on the backwaters, full board with all meals prepared onboard.
Overnight · 1 night
Honeymoon Special Boat
The most romantic way to spend a night in Kerala — a luxury houseboat styled for honeymooners, drifting the palm-lined canals of Alleppey with full board and private crew.
Transportation to Alleppey can be arranged for an additional fee. Prices are as published by Travel Shop; please confirm rates and availability when you book.