Experience the Tranquil Backwaters of Alleppey

Your perfect getaway on a luxurious houseboat awaits. Explore the serene canals and lush landscapes of Kerala.

Alleppeyโ€™s Best Backwater Houseboat Cruises Deluxe โ€“ Premium โ€“ Luxury Experiences

Deluxe Houseboat

Our Deluxe houseboats in Alleppey offer a perfect blend of comfort and affordability, ensuring a memorable Kerala backwater cruise experience. These budget-friendly houseboats feature:

Experience a comfortable journey through the Alleppey Lake.

Premium Houseboat

Step into traditional elegance with our Premium houseboats in Alleppey. Designed for guests seeking a perfect balance of classic charm and modern amenities, these houseboats offer:

Experience a truly enhanced cruise that blends tradition with contemporary luxury.

Luxury Houseboat

Indulge in unparalleled opulence with our Luxury houseboats in Alleppey, crafted to provide a 5-star comfort experience on the serene backwaters. These premier houseboats feature:

Our luxury cruises seamlessly blend exquisite elegance with exceptional service, ensuring an unforgettable stay.

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Explore deluxe, premium or luxury options based on your group size.

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Pick your travel dates and duration of stay on the backwaters.

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Share guest details and preferences for food or AC timing.

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Alleppey Day Cruise | Houseboat Mart

Alleppey Houseboat Day Cruise

Experience the Beauty & Flavors of Keralaโ€™s Backwaters

Explore the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey aboard a traditional houseboat โ€“ perfect for travelers short on time but big on experience.

  • Duration: 11:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM
  • Includes: Welcome drink, Kerala lunch, tea & snacks
  • Route: Canals, paddy fields, villages, lake views
  • Ideal For: Families, couples, solo travelers, groups
  • Options: Private & Shared | A/C & Non-A/C

Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of Alleppey as you gently cruise through palm-fringed canals and relax in comfort. Meals are freshly prepared onboard, giving you a true taste of Kerala hospitality.

Experience Backwater Bliss โ€“ Book Your Day Cruise Today!

(Authentic Meals โ€ข Scenic Views โ€ข Relax Day Out)

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Alleppey Shared Houseboat Experience | Houseboat Mart

Alleppey Shared Houseboat Experience

Enjoy Backwaters with Private Cabin & Shared Comforts

Discover the scenic backwaters of Alleppey on a budget! Our shared houseboat experience lets you book a **private cabin** with attached bathroom, while sharing common areas like the lounge, dining space, and sundeck with other guests.

  • Private Cabin: Stay in a locked cabin with en-suite bathroom
  • Shared Spaces: Common lounge, dining, and upper deck
  • Includes: Kerala meals (lunch, evening tea/snacks)
  • Ideal For: Solo travelers, couples, budget explorers
  • Duration: 01:00PMโ€“ 9:00 AM

This is the perfect way to enjoy an Alleppey houseboat at a fraction of the cost of private rentals โ€” without compromising on safety, comfort, or beauty!

Save Big โ€“ Book Your Shared Houseboat Today!

(Private Room โ€ข Shared Experience โ€ข Affordable Rate)

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Alleppey Honeymoon Houseboat | Houseboat Mart

Alleppey Honeymoon Houseboat

Private Romantic Cruise Through the Kerala Backwaters

Celebrate love on a traditional Kerala houseboat designed exclusively for couples. Our **Honeymoon Houseboat Experience** offers complete privacy, candlelight dinners, floral dรฉcor, and panoramic views โ€” creating unforgettable memories in the lap of nature.

  • Romantic Setup: Flower bed, candlelight dinner, honeymoon cake
  • Private Luxury Boat: Fully A/C bedroom with attached bath
  • Cuisine: Specially curated Kerala meals & snacks
  • Duration: Check-in 12:00 PM โ€“ Check-out 9:00 AM (Next day)
  • Ideal For: Newlyweds, anniversary couples, romantic getaways

Float through palm-lined canals and tranquil lagoons, enjoying private moments and personalized service on board your exclusive honeymoon cruise.

Make It Memorable โ€“ Book Your Honeymoon Cruise Now!

(Romantic Setup โ€ข Private Boat โ€ข All-Inclusive Experience)

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Planning for a Houseboat trip in 2024-2025? Here are our most popular and trending Houseboat cruise packages! Pick your favorite and explore the best of Alleppey bakwater!

Our Services โ€“ Houseboat Mart in Alleppey provides an overnight stay and cruise in Alleppey backwaters.ย  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.

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Alleppey Itinerary

Deluxe & Premium

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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 Boatโ€ฆโ€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.

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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

๐Ÿงญ How to Book a Houseboat with Us

โœ… Step 1: Choose Your Houseboat

Browse our categories:

  • ๐Ÿšค Deluxe โ€“ Budget-friendly with essential comforts
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Premium โ€“ Better interiors & partial/full-time AC
  • ๐Ÿ‘‘ Luxury โ€“ Spacious, stylish & full-day AC

Select the number of bedrooms based on your group size (1BHK to 8BHK available).

๐Ÿ“† Step 2: Select Your Travel Date

  • Off-season (Junโ€“Jul): Get the best rates
  • Peak season (Octโ€“Jan, holidays): Book early to avoid surge pricing

๐Ÿ“ Step 3: Fill the Booking Form

On each houseboat listing, youโ€™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)

๐Ÿ’ฌ 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.)

๐Ÿ’ณ 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

๐Ÿ“ž Need Help Booking?

Reach us on ๐Ÿ“ฑ +91-9847733308 (Call/WhatsApp)
Or email: [email protected]

Sample Houseboat Meal Plan by Category
๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Meal Time๐Ÿšค Deluxe๐ŸŒŸ Premium๐Ÿ‘‘ Luxury
๐Ÿน Welcome Drink๐Ÿ‹ Lemon Juice / Tang๐Ÿงƒ Fresh Juice + Soft Drink๐Ÿน Tender Coconut + Mocktail
๐Ÿ› Lunch๐Ÿš Rice, ๐Ÿฒ Sambar, ๐Ÿฅ— Mixed Veg Thoran, ๐ŸŸ Fish Fry (Pearl Spot), ๐Ÿ˜ Pappadam, ๐Ÿฅ’ Pickle, ๐Ÿฎ Payasam๐Ÿš Rice, ๐Ÿฒ Sambar, ๐Ÿฅ— 2 Veg Thoran, ๐Ÿ  Seer Fish Fry, ๐Ÿ— Chicken Curry, ๐ŸŒ Banana Kalan, ๐Ÿฐ Dessert๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Kerala Meals + ๐ŸŸ 2 Fish Varieties, ๐Ÿ— Chicken Roast, ๐Ÿฅ— Veg Thoran, ๐Ÿฎ Sweet, ๐Ÿฅฃ Curd
๐Ÿต Tea Timeโ˜• Tea / Coffee + ๐ŸŒ Banana Frittersโ˜• Tea / Coffee + ๐ŸŒ Banana Fritters + ๐Ÿฐ Cake Slice๐Ÿต Herbal Tea + ๐ŸฅŸ Snacks + ๐Ÿ‰ Fruit Plate
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dinner๐Ÿซ“ Chapati, ๐Ÿ› Dal Curry, ๐Ÿ— Chicken Roast, ๐Ÿš White Rice, ๐Ÿฅฃ Raita, ๐Ÿฅ— Salad๐Ÿซ“ Chapati, ๐Ÿ— Chicken Curry, ๐Ÿฅฆ Veg Stir Fry, ๐Ÿš Rice, ๐Ÿฎ Dessert๐Ÿซ“ Kerala Parotta, ๐Ÿค Chicken / Prawn Roast, ๐Ÿฅฌ Veg Mezhukkupurathi, ๐Ÿš Rice, ๐Ÿฐ Dessert
๐Ÿณ Breakfast๐Ÿž Bread, ๐Ÿงˆ Butter, ๐Ÿ“ Jam, ๐Ÿณ Eggs, ๐Ÿฅž Dosa / Idly, ๐Ÿฒ Sambar, โ˜• Tea / Coffee๐Ÿ Idiyappam, ๐Ÿฅž Appam, ๐Ÿณ Eggs to order, ๐Ÿฅž Dosa, ๐Ÿง„ Chutney, โ˜• Coffee๐Ÿฅž Appam, ๐Ÿ˜ Puttu, ๐Ÿฅ˜ Kadala Curry, ๐Ÿณ Omelet, ๐Ÿ Tropical Fruits, ๐Ÿงƒ Juice, โ˜• Coffee / Tea

๐Ÿ“ Note: This is a sample menu. Items may change based on seasonal availability and fresh ingredients. For Veg / Jain / North Indian options, please inform us while booking.

Houseboat trip offer an AP meal plan wherein all the three meals โ€” 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.

๐Ÿ›ถ Alleppey โ€“ Alleppey Houseboat Cruise (1 Night / 2 Days)

๐Ÿ“… Day 1: Check-In & Cruise Begins

๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Check-in to your private houseboat at 11:30 AM โ€” the perfect way to explore Keralaโ€™s tranquil backwaters. ๐Ÿšค Begin cruising through Punnamada Lake and Vembanad Lake โ€“ the venue of the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race. ๐ŸŒฟ Relax as the boat glides through narrow canals and tranquil lakes. Enjoy:
  • ๐ŸŒพ Lush paddy fields, swaying coconut palms, and the view of Coconut Lagoon
  • ๐Ÿž๏ธ Scenic backwater life โ€” coir villages, rustic homes, and temples
  • โ›ช Visit to a 400-year-old church
  • ๐Ÿ View of the iconic Kerala Snake Boat (110 ft long)
  • ๐ŸŸ Glimpses of Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, estuaries, and Kuttanadโ€™s below-sea-level farms
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Onboard Inclusions:
  • โœ”๏ธ Lunch
  • โ˜• Evening Tea/Coffee with Snacks
  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dinner
๐ŸŒŒ Spend your evening relaxing on deck โ€” your only company might be the twinkle of stars or a playful fish splashing nearby. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Overnight stay on the houseboat.

๐Ÿ“… Day 2: Morning Cruise & Departure

๐ŸŒ„ Morning, after breakfat resume cruise through:
  • ๐Ÿ›ถ SNDP Canal
  • ๐Ÿ๏ธ Kuppappuram
  • ๐ŸŒŠ Vilakkumaram Thodu
๐Ÿ“ Reach the jetty and check out by 9:00 AM at Alleppey.

Itโ€™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 itโ€™s a good idea to book in advance.

Yes, the packages start at Day 1- 12 oโ€™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 donโ€™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

FeaturePrivate HouseboatShared Houseboat
Privacyโœ… Exclusive for You โ€“ entire boat is yours.๐Ÿ”„ Shared Common Areas โ€“ private room, but shared lounge/dining.
Ideal For๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ‘จ Couples, Families, Honeymooners, those seeking exclusivity.๐Ÿงณ Solo Travelers, Budget Groups, Social Butterflies.
Cabin๐Ÿ›Œ Private bedroom(s) + attached bathroom.๐Ÿ›Œ Private bedroom + bathroom, but shared lounge/dining.
Cost (1-night)๐Ÿ’ฐ Starting from โ‚น10,000โ€“โ‚น12,000+ (Deluxe 1-bedroom private, for 2 persons)๐Ÿ’ธ Starting from โ‚น2,500โ€“โ‚น7,000 per person (for a private room within a shared boat)
Experience๐ŸŽฏ Flexible itinerary, custom stops, more control over cruising.๐Ÿ›ถ Fixed route and schedule; typically follows a standard path.
Meals๐Ÿฒ Customized as per your preference and dietary needs.๐Ÿ› Fixed menu and timings; standard Kerala cuisine.
Crew Attention๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ Dedicated driver, cook & assistant focused solely on your group.๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ Crew serves multiple groups; less personalized attention.
Booking๐Ÿšค Full boat reserved.๐Ÿ›๏ธ Only your room reserved.
Prosโœ… Ultimate privacy
โœ… Custom itinerary
โœ… Tailored meals
โœ… Dedicated staff
โœ… Peace & quiet
โœ… Budget-friendly
โœ… Opportunity to meet new people
โœ… Good value for the experience
โœ… Great for solo travelers
ConsโŒ More expensive for small groups
โŒ No social mingling with other travelers
โŒ Less privacy in common areas
โŒ Fixed route and schedule
โŒ Less personalized service
โŒ Potential disruptions due to other guest schedules (e.g., check-in/out)
Trending Houseboat Routes
Alleppey round cruise through paddy fields, coconut lagoons and extensive network of narrow backwaters is an excellent destination for experiencing village life. Intriguingly, farming is done below sea leave in this area.

โœ… Why Choose Houseboat Mart
for Your Alleppey Houseboat Booking

Authentic Kerala Backwater Experience

Cruise through Alleppeyโ€™s scenic backwaters aboard traditional Kettuvallam houseboats, upgraded with modern comforts for an immersive backwater cruise experience.

20+ Years of Trusted Excellence

With over 20 years of experience in the Alleppey houseboat industry, Houseboat (Previous Name-Indigenous Houseboat,Alleppey) has built a reputation for reliability, safety, and exceptional guest service.

Our very own "Indigenous Houseboat" was honored with the Best Exhibit Award at the International Boat Show held at Le Meridien, Cochin โ€” a recognition of our commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

Best Price Guarantee โ€“ No Hidden Fees

Get the lowest rates on Alleppey houseboat bookings with full transparency. Enjoy exclusive offers and direct booking discounts โ€” no middlemen.

Wide Range of Options โ€“ Deluxe to Luxury

Choose from Deluxe, Premium, and Luxury houseboats, with 1 to 7-bedroom private or sharing options to suit every need.

Real-Time Availability & Quick Booking

Check live availability via WhatsApp or form. We offer custom houseboat packages for families, honeymooners, solo travelers, and groups.

All-Inclusive Houseboat Packages

Enjoy Kerala-style lunch, tea, dinner, and snacks โ€” all freshly prepared. Includes Veg, Non-Veg, Jain, and Seafood options.

Personalized Travel Support

We assist with airport/railway pickups, drop-offs, and sightseeing. Honeymoon, family, and corporate trip arrangements available.

24/7 Dedicated Support Team

Friendly, Kerala-based support available via WhatsApp or phone โ€” before and during your trip.

Easy Access to Boarding Points

We guide you from Kochi Airport, Ernakulam Railway Station, or local bus stands directly to your houseboat boarding point in Alleppey.

Verified & Government-Inspected Houseboats

  • Inspected by: Kerala Tourism, Ports Department & Tourism Police
  • Safety Equipment: Life jackets, fire extinguishers, and emergency kits
  • Trained Crew: Certified in navigation, guest care, and hospitality
  • Structural Integrity: Regular hull and floatation inspections
  • Pollution Control: Eco-friendly waste management onboard
  • Capacity Compliance: Boats follow approved passenger limits
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