Alleppey’s Best Backwater Houseboat Cruises Deluxe – Premium – Luxury Experiences
Deluxe Houseboat
Deluxe houseboats in Alleppey offer A/C bedrooms(night), attached bathrooms, a living area, viewing deck, and kitchen — all at a budget-friendly price. Includes all three meals and a comfortable backwater cruise with standard amenities.
Premium Houseboat
Premium houseboats in Alleppey feature full-time A/C bedrooms, elegant wooden interiors, and handcrafted décor — offering a traditional feel with modern comfort. Includes all meals and top-end amenities at an affordable rate.
Luxury Houseboat
Luxury houseboats in Alleppey offer 5-star comfort with full A/C, hot water, premium meals, and some with Jacuzzi. Glass walls provide stunning views of the backwaters, blending elegance with exceptional service.
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Our Services – Houseboat Mart in Alleppey provides an overnight stay and cruise in Alleppey backwaters. There is one captain and a personal cook & helper available in the houseboat for your whole stay. You get a welcome drink, followed by lunch, evening snacks, dinner and breakfast next morning.
Choose Your Houseboat
Explore deluxe, premium or luxury options based on your group size.
Select Dates
Pick your travel dates and duration of stay on the backwaters.
Fill the Booking Form
Share guest details and preferences for food or AC timing.
Confirm Booking
Our team will verify availability and confirm your reservation.
Secure Payment
Pay online securely to receive your confirmation voucher by email.
Houseboat Mart
Alleppey Itinerary
Deluxe & Premium
DAY 1
Check in at 11.30 morning at Alleppey, start cruising through the Punnamada Lake, venue of the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race. Enter the enchanting waters of the Vembanad Lake; enjoy the panoramic views and the glimpses of the life along the banks. High Points of the cruise is the viewing of Kerala Race Boat…”The Snake Boat (110 Ft Long). Lunch in the House Boat. Visit Chavara Bhavan-the old wooden house where the blessed Kuriakore Elias Chavara was born. Anchor for night stay at Munnatummugham. Dinner & overnight stay in Houseboat.
DAY 2
Next day morning after breakfast cruising through SNDP canal, Kuppappuram, Vilakkumaram thodu to reach jetty. Check out by 9 AM at Alleppey. at 9 AM at Alleppey.
Frequently Asked Questions
🧭 How to Book a Houseboat with Us
✅ Step 1: Choose Your Houseboat
Browse our categories:
- 🚤 Deluxe – Budget-friendly with essential comforts
- 🌟 Premium – Better interiors & partial/full-time AC
- 👑 Luxury – Spacious, stylish & full-day AC
Select the number of bedrooms based on your group size (1BHK to 8BHK available).
📆 Step 2: Select Your Travel Date
- Off-season (Jun–Jul): Get the best rates
- Peak season (Oct–Jan, holidays): Book early to avoid surge pricing
📝 Step 3: Fill the Booking Form
On each houseboat listing, you’ll find a Booking/Enquiry Form. Provide:
- Name, Phone, Email
- Check-in & Check-out dates
- No. of adults & children
- Food preferences (Veg / Non-Veg / Jain)
💬 Step 4: Confirm Availability
Our team will quickly check availability and send you:
- Confirmation message via WhatsApp/email
- Final price with inclusions
- Payment options (UPI, bank transfer, etc.)
💳 Step 5: Pay & Get Confirmation
Make a small advance to confirm your boat. You’ll receive:
- Booking confirmation
- Boarding location & timing
- What to carry & contact details
📞 Need Help Booking?
Reach us on 📱 +91-9847733308 (Call/WhatsApp)
Or email: [email protected]
Houseboat trip offer an AP meal plan wherein all the three meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner are freshly prepared and served on board, which are included in the cost.
Travelers wishing to enjoy a specific cuisine, menus like pure vegetarian food, Jain food, North Indian cuisine or having dietary restrictions are advised to inform us during the time of booking. Guest can buy fresh fish like Tiger prawns, Pearl Spot Fish (called Karimeen in Malayalam), Crabs etc. directly from the fisherman and then the chef can cook it for them in the houseboat kitchen.
| 🕰️ Meal Time | 🚤 Deluxe | 🌟 Premium | 👑 Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍹 Welcome Drink | 🍋 Lemon Juice / Tang | 🧃 Fresh Juice + Soft Drink | 🍹 Tender Coconut + Mocktail |
| 🍛 Lunch | 🍚 Rice, 🍲 Sambar, 🥗 Mixed Veg Thoran, 🐟 Fish Fry (Pearl Spot), 🍘 Pappadam, 🥒 Pickle, 🍮 Payasam | 🍚 Rice, 🍲 Sambar, 🥗 2 Veg Thoran, 🐠 Seer Fish Fry, 🍗 Chicken Curry, 🍌 Banana Kalan, 🍰 Dessert | 🍽️ Kerala Meals + 🐟 2 Fish Varieties, 🍗 Chicken Roast, 🥗 Veg Thoran, 🍮 Sweet, 🥣 Curd |
| 🍵 Tea Time | ☕ Tea / Coffee + 🍌 Banana Fritters | ☕ Tea / Coffee + 🍌 Banana Fritters + 🍰 Cake Slice | 🍵 Herbal Tea + 🥟 Snacks + 🍉 Fruit Plate |
| 🍽️ Dinner | 🫓 Chapati, 🍛 Dal Curry, 🍗 Chicken Roast, 🍚 White Rice, 🥣 Raita, 🥗 Salad | 🫓 Chapati, 🍗 Chicken Curry, 🥦 Veg Stir Fry, 🍚 Rice, 🍮 Dessert | 🫓 Kerala Parotta, 🍤 Chicken / Prawn Roast, 🥬 Veg Mezhukkupurathi, 🍚 Rice, 🍰 Dessert |
| 🍳 Breakfast | 🍞 Bread, 🧈 Butter, 🍓 Jam, 🍳 Eggs, 🥞 Dosa / Idly, 🍲 Sambar, ☕ Tea / Coffee | 🍝 Idiyappam, 🥞 Appam, 🍳 Eggs to order, 🥞 Dosa, 🧄 Chutney, ☕ Coffee | 🥞 Appam, 🍘 Puttu, 🥘 Kadala Curry, 🍳 Omelet, 🍍 Tropical Fruits, 🧃 Juice, ☕ Coffee / Tea |
📝 Note: This is a sample menu. Items may change at the last minute based on seasonal availability and fresh ingredients.
🛶 Alleppey – Alleppey Houseboat Cruise (1 Night / 2 Days)
📅 Day 1: Check-In & Cruise Begins
🛳️ Check-in to your private houseboat at 11:30 AM — the perfect way to explore Kerala’s tranquil backwaters. 🚤 Begin cruising through Punnamada Lake and Vembanad Lake – the venue of the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race. 🌿 Relax as the boat glides through narrow canals and tranquil lakes. Enjoy:- 🌾 Lush paddy fields, swaying coconut palms, and the view of Coconut Lagoon
- 🏞️ Scenic backwater life — coir villages, rustic homes, and temples
- ⛪ Visit to a 400-year-old church
- 🐍 View of the iconic Kerala Snake Boat (110 ft long)
- 🐟 Glimpses of Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, estuaries, and Kuttanad’s below-sea-level farms
- ✔️ Lunch
- ☕ Evening Tea/Coffee with Snacks
- 🍽️ Dinner
📅 Day 2: Morning Cruise & Departure
🌄 Morning, after breakfat resume cruise through:- 🛶 SNDP Canal
- 🏝️ Kuppappuram
- 🌊 Vilakkumaram Thodu
It’s recommended to advance booking for houseboats in Season time. Even though houseboats are found for spot booking in off season, high profile houseboats providers usually get booked and it’s a good idea to book in advance.
Yes, the packages start at Day 1- 12 o’clock noon & end at Day 2 -9 am
The houseboats are completely safe for families, couples and group travellers. The houseboats crew are always available for the guests for any help. Guests can enjoy complete privacy and security during their stay. In the boat good quality furniture, clean and quality linen and toiletries, LED lamps, bio gas stove, fireproof materials in kitchen, first-aid kit, GPS, handrails in front and back of boats, crossbars on upper deck, smoke alarm in the engine room, and display of dos and don’ts are mandatory.
There would be 03 crew members in the houseboat. The Captain, helper and a cook would accompany the guest.
All our boats are Kerala Govt Approved.
No, Since the local fisherman put their fishing nets in the backwater lake, the Kerala Govt has banned moving all types of engine operated boats from 5.30 evening to 7.30am till the next day.During time boat will anchor on the lake side.
Alleppey Houseboat Comparison: Private vs. Shared
| Feature | Private Houseboat | Shared Houseboat |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | ✅ Exclusive for You – entire boat is yours. | 🔄 Shared Common Areas – private room, but shared lounge/dining. |
| Ideal For | 👩❤️👨 Couples, Families, Honeymooners, those seeking exclusivity. | 🧳 Solo Travelers, Budget Groups, Social Butterflies. |
| Cabin | 🛌 Private bedroom(s) + attached bathroom. | 🛌 Private bedroom + bathroom, but shared lounge/dining. |
| Cost (1-night) | 💰 Starting from ₹10,000–₹12,000+ (Deluxe 1-bedroom private, for 2 persons) | 💸 Starting from ₹2,500–₹7,000 per person (for a private room within a shared boat) |
| Experience | 🎯 Flexible itinerary, custom stops, more control over cruising. | 🛶 Fixed route and schedule; typically follows a standard path. |
| Meals | 🍲 Customized as per your preference and dietary needs. | 🍛 Fixed menu and timings; standard Kerala cuisine. |
| Crew Attention | 🙋♂️ Dedicated driver, cook & assistant focused solely on your group. | 🙋♂️ Crew serves multiple groups; less personalized attention. |
| Booking | 🚤 Full boat reserved. | 🛏️ Only your room reserved. |
| Pros | ✅ Ultimate privacy ✅ Custom itinerary ✅ Tailored meals ✅ Dedicated staff ✅ Peace & quiet | ✅ Budget-friendly ✅ Opportunity to meet new people ✅ Good value for the experience ✅ Great for solo travelers |
| Cons | ❌ More expensive for small groups ❌ No social mingling with other travelers | ❌ Less privacy in common areas ❌ Fixed route and schedule ❌ Less personalized service ❌ Potential disruptions due to other guest schedules (e.g., check-in/out) |
Fun things to do in a Houseboat?
- Fishing is something that everyone should enjoy and can be done on board.
- TV and Sound system will be available which will keep you engaged with your family and friends.
- Its really interesting to observe the life of the locals. Alleppey backwaters are home to isolated communities who have perfected the art of living in a watery environment. The markets come to them on boats, selling vegetables, grocery and fish to households on the banks of these canals.
- Cook a dish together with your chef.
- It will be really nice if you can get off the boat to a lovely resort cafe on the shore for a coffee or bytes.
- After the houseboats are anchored in the evening, guests can step out on the shore to explore backwater villages, its including church, temple, and other rural attractions.