3-hour cruise
- Lake views and a taste of the village canals
- Tea, coffee and Kerala snacks
- Great for an afternoon or a sunset outing
- Groups of 4 to 30
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Houseboat day cruise — 3 or 5 hours on the backwaters
No time for an overnight stay? Take a private houseboat cruise in Kumarakom or Alleppey for your group of 4 to 30 — snacks or a Kerala lunch on board.
Choose your cruise
3 hours or 5 hours
Both are private — the boat and crew are just for your group. From ₹8,500 per boat; the exact price depends on the boat size, group and date.
5-hour cruise
- Further along the lake and canals
- Kerala lunch cooked on board
- Time to relax on the deck
- Groups of 4 to 30
Who it's for
- Families on a Kerala road trip who want the backwaters without a night on board
- Friends and big groups — up to 30 people on one boat
- Celebrations — birthdays, anniversaries and get-togethers on the water
- Office teams — an easy, memorable outing
Want to stay the night instead? See Kumarakom and Alleppey houseboats.
FAQ
Day cruise questions
How long is a houseboat day cruise?
Choose 3 hours or 5 hours. The 5-hour cruise goes further and has time for a Kerala lunch on board.
How many people can join?
From 4 to 30 guests — we match the boat to your group size.
Is the day cruise private?
Yes. The whole boat and crew are for your group only.
Can we celebrate a birthday or anniversary on the cruise?
Yes — tell us when you book and we'll plan the food and timing with you.
Where does it start?
From Kumarakom or Alleppey — whichever suits your route. We share the exact boarding point and a map pin when you book.
Also with us
Need a taxi or a place to stay?
We can pick you up from Kochi or Trivandrum airport, drive you to the houseboat and arrange a short stay before or after.
Book your day cruise
Tell us the date, 3 or 5 hours, and how many guests — we reply with the boat's photos and an exact price.