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Back India, Kerala, Alappuzha

6 bedroom luxury houseboat in Kerala

6 bedroom luxury private houseboat for 12 guests.

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BOOKA CARE

  • Your money is safe, we pay your host 2 days after check-in.
  • 100% refund in the unlikely event the host cancels.
  • Changing booking details is always free.
  • Access to urgent phone line during your booking.
  • Book Co2 positive, we compensate 3 times more than we emit.
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Houseboat highlights

  1. Private 6 bedroom luxury houseboat
  2. Vegetarian, vegan, non-vegetarian, Jain food options
  3. All meals included onboard
  4. Extra activities on request
  5. Private chef and experienced crew
  6. Overnight stay on the lake

Welcome to your stay

Enjoy a private luxury 6-bedroom houseboat for up to 12 guests, cruising through the scenic Alleppey and Kuttanad backwaters with all meals freshly prepared on board by your private chef. Check in at 12:00 noon for a relaxing overnight cruise with welcome drinks, lunch, dinner, and breakfast included, before returning to Alleppey around 08:00 the next morning.

Explore your stay

6 Bedroom Private Luxury Houseboat for 12 Pax

All meals are included.

Check In and Check Out Policy

  • Check in time is 12:00 noon and check out time is 08:00 AM the next day.
  • Management cannot be held responsible for late arrivals, and the check out time will be followed as per schedule.
  • Children above 4.5 years of age will be counted as an extra person.

Air Conditioning and Privacy

  • Air conditioning will be provided from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM in deluxe category boats, and full time in premium category boats. Air conditioning is not required during the day, as the backwater breeze is enough to keep you refreshed.
  • Your privacy is assured inside the boat.

Anchoring and Activities

  • The boat will be anchored between 5:30 PM and 7:30 AM, and it will remain idle in the lake, as per government rules, since village people will be fishing during that time.
  • Village walks and Ayurveda massages, at extra cost, are available during this time.
  • Canoe rides through the interior areas of the backwater village are possible at extra cost.

Itinerary, One Night Through Alleppey

The cruise will take you through Alleppey and Kuttanad backwaters, and the exterior areas of backwater villages.

Day 1

  • 12:00 noon, check in to the houseboat from Alleppey.
  • You will be welcomed with a welcome drink.
  • Lunch, tea and snacks, and dinner will be provided at the appropriate times.
  • 05:30 PM, the boat will be docked near the banks of the river. If interested, you can proceed for a village walk and engage in activities like fishing, and enjoy the sunset and the beauty of nature.

Day 2

  • After a 45 minute cruise and breakfast, by 8:00 AM, you will be dropped back in Alleppey.

About the Houseboat

  • Bath attached rooms with comfortable beds.
  • Special personal chef on the houseboat.
  • Fishing rod, water safety equipment, and music system.
  • Experienced three boat crew members, Captain, cook, and engine driver.
  • Your own private cook will serve food.
  • Daily housekeeping services.

Houseboat Menu, Non Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Jain, vegan, and gluten free options are available.

  • Welcome, juice and fruits.
  • Lunch, rice, sambar, two more vegetable dishes, curd, pappad, pickle, green salad, non vegetarian, fish.
  • Snacks, tea, coffee, snacks, banana fry, biscuits, finger chips, onion pakoda.
  • Dinner, chapatti, white rice, dal fry, curd, bhindi masala, pickle, salad, non vegetarian, chicken.
  • Breakfast, bread toast, butter, jam, omelette, fruits, or idli and dosa with sambar and chutney, or appam or puttu with egg roast.
  • Oil used, sunflower oil.
  • Rice used, white rice.
  • Mineral water is also included in this package.
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Houseboat details

Registration number

93200/26

Property type

Driving houseboat

Payment policy

25-75% or 50-50% or 100% (read more)

Cancellation policy

Moderate

Security deposit

Not required

Check in/out time

Check in between 11:00 and 19:00.

Check out before 09:30.

Bedrooms

6 Bedrooms, 12 Sleeps

Queen size beds: 6

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Bathrooms

Number of bathrooms: 6
Number of en-suite bathrooms: 6
 Number of toilets: 6

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General information

Free parking No pets allowed Smoking permitted Child friendly

Indoor facilities

Shower

Outdoor facilities

Terrace / balcony

Heating / cooling

Air conditioning Room fans

Amenities

Fully equipped kitchen Toaster Linen provided Towels provided Dining table & chairs

Services

Transportation to and from airport Chauffers service

Entertainment

Internet access TV Music system

Location

Distances

Airport

90 km

Bar

2 km

Beach

5 km

Ferry port

3 km

Highway

3 km

Restaurant

2 km

Super market

2 km

Train station

5 km

About the area

Backwater Heritage and Colonial Echoes

Alappuzha, often called the Venice of the East, is woven together by a lattice of canals, lagoons and lakes that once made it a thriving trading port on the Malabar Coast. Near Punnamada Lake, the historic heart of the backwater region, visitors can trace the legacy of maritime commerce that connected Kerala to the wider world. The 19th century Alappuzha Lighthouse stands as a reminder of colonial maritime ambition, while the ornate Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple reflects the region’s deep spiritual roots. Traditional snake boat culture, showcased during the famed Nehru Trophy Boat Race on Punnamada Lake, is another living landmark that ties history to the present day.

Cultural Corners and Rainy Day Retreats

Indoor life in Alappuzha revolves around culture, craftsmanship and wellness. The Revi Karunakaran Memorial Museum houses an impressive collection of crystal, ivory and Tanjore paintings, offering a refined glimpse into Kerala’s artistic heritage. Local coir museums and workshops reveal the intricate process behind the region’s famous rope and mat weaving industry. Ayurvedic centres across the district provide traditional therapies rooted in centuries old healing systems, making them ideal sanctuaries during the monsoon months when the backwaters shimmer under tropical rain.

Life on the Waterways and Coastal Trails

Outdoor experiences in Alappuzha are shaped by water and sky. Houseboat cruises glide through the tranquil backwaters of Punnamada and Vembanad Lake, passing palm fringed villages and emerald paddy fields. Kayaking along narrow canals brings travellers closer to daily village life, while cycling routes trace the flat shoreline roads. Alappuzha Beach offers sea breezes and sunset views over the Arabian Sea, with its historic pier stretching into the surf. The annual snake boat races transform the lake into a theatre of rhythm and colour, celebrating Kerala’s enduring bond with its waterways.

Wetland Wonders and Birdlife of Vembanad

The wetlands surrounding Alappuzha form part of the vast Vembanad Ramsar site, one of India’s most important ecosystems. These brackish lagoons and mangrove fringes are home to kingfishers, herons, egrets and migratory ducks that arrive with the winter season. The nearby Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, accessible by boat or road, shelters cormorants and darters among its tangled mangroves. Beneath the water’s surface, traditional Chinese fishing nets and local fishing practices sustain a rich aquatic life that defines the rhythm of the backwaters.

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Houseboat owner

Joy

40 years old, working as the manager of this houseboat. I can speak English and Hindi. Available 24h per day. Welcome on board!

Response time
Normally within 30-40h
Language spoken
English

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