ALLEPPEY · KUMARAKOM · VEMBANAD

Luxury Kerala Houseboat Escapes

Private day cruises, overnight stays and slow backwater journeys across Alleppey, Kumarakom and Vembanad Lake.

The Offering

Three ways to drift through Kerala

Choose from private day cruises, overnight stays and luxury houseboat experiences across Kerala’s most beautiful backwaters.

Alleppey houseboat day cruise through Kerala backwaters
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Day Cruises

A private 4-hour backwater experience with lunch, tea, snacks and peaceful cruising through Alleppey or Kumarakom.

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Private Kerala houseboat residence on the water for overnight stays
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Overnight Stays

Spend the night on a private houseboat with lunch, evening tea, dinner, breakfast and a slow morning cruise.

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Luxury Kerala houseboat exterior at twilight with glowing interiors
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Our Houseboats

Compare Deluxe, Premium and Luxury houseboats before choosing your day cruise or overnight stay.

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A Private Residence

A Private Residence on the Water

Step aboard your own private houseboat and experience Kerala’s backwaters at a slower, quieter pace. Cruise through palm-lined canals, open lakes and traditional villages while your crew takes care of every detail.

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Kerala houseboat dining with traditional meals and dishes served on board
On Board

Onboard Dining & Kerala Cuisine

Meals on board are freshly prepared and served in a relaxed houseboat setting. Guests can enjoy traditional Kerala-style dishes, local flavours and simple, comforting meals while cruising through the backwaters.

Meals are simple, fresh and rooted in Kerala’s backwater traditions, served privately on board as your houseboat moves through the lake and canals.

  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • Traditional Kerala-style lunch
  • Evening tea or coffee with snacks
  • Dinner and breakfast for overnight stays
  • Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
  • Special requests subject to confirmation
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Couple enjoying a monsoon backwater view from a Kerala houseboat deck
Slow Living

The Art of Doing Nothing

Some journeys are not about doing more, but about slowing down. On a Kerala houseboat, time softens. Read a book, watch the palms drift by, listen to the water, enjoy tea on deck, or simply let the day unfold.

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Our Promise

Six Quiet Certainties

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Private and carefully selected houseboats

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Clear choice between Deluxe, Premium and Luxury

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Real backwater routes across Alleppey and Kumarakom

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Freshly prepared meals on board

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Transparent tariffs and supplements

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Personal assistance through WhatsApp and email

Two Backwaters

Alleppey or Kumarakom — which is right for you?

Aerial view of a luxury houseboat cruising through the Alleppey backwaters
Classic & Iconic

Alleppey

  • More classic and popular houseboat route
  • Canals, paddy fields and lively backwater scenes
  • Good for first-time visitors
  • Best for the iconic Kerala houseboat experience
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Kumarakom luxury houseboat on open water at blue hour
Quiet & Serene

Kumarakom

  • Quieter and more serene
  • Located around Vembanad Lake
  • Slow luxury, birdlife and calm lagoons
  • Best for a relaxed, less crowded experience
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Begin the journey

Quietly, at your own pace.

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