Deluxe Houseboat in Alleppey
A Deluxe Houseboat in Alleppey offers the most popular and budget-friendly traditional backwater cruise experience, featuring comfortable private bedrooms and authentic Kerala cuisine.
Deluxe Houseboat Details & Highlights
Key Specifications & Amenities
- Air Conditioning (A/C): Operates during night hours (9:00 PM to 6:00 AM) in the bedroom only.
- Layout: Open-air front living/dining area, private attached bedroom with bath, and a rear kitchen.
- Crew Onboard: 3 dedicated staff members (Captain, Engine Driver, and Chef).
- Dining & Menu: Traditional Kerala style (APAI plan — Includes Welcome Drink, Lunch, Evening Tea/Snacks, Dinner, and Breakfast).
- Lunch Sample: Pearl spot fish fry (Karimeen), Kerala rice, sambar, thoran, and papad.
- Vegetarian / Custom menus available on request prior to check-in.
Typical Itinerary (21-Hour Overnight Cruise)
- 12:00 PM: Check-in at Alleppey jetty; welcome drink served as cruising begins through Punnamada Lake & backwater canals.
- 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM: Anchor stop for lunch.
- 02:30 PM – 05:30 PM: Cruise through Kuttanad paddy fields and village waterways.
- 05:30 PM: Boat anchors for the night near the riverbank (as per Kerala Govt. fishing rules).
- 08:00 PM: A/C switched on; dinner served in the dining area.
- 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM (Next Day): Morning cruise with breakfast served; check-out by 09:00 AM.
Pricing Overview (Approximate Base Rates)
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Houseboat Type |
Base Rate (Off-Peak/Standard) |
|---|---|
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1-Bedroom Deluxe (2 Pax) |
₹10,000 – ₹12,000 + GST |
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2-Bedroom Deluxe (4 Pax) |
₹14,000 – ₹16,000 + GST |
|
3-Bedroom Deluxe (6 Pax) |
₹18,000 – ₹21,000 + GST |
|
Extra Adult / Child (>5 yrs) |
₹1,000 per head (includes mattress & meals) |
Note: Rates vary depending on weekend demand, monsoon offers, and peak season (Dec 20 – Jan 15).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the main difference between a Deluxe and a Premium/Luxury houseboat?
In a Deluxe houseboat, A/C runs only at night (9:00 PM to 6:00 AM) in the bedroom, and the living area is open-air with fans. Premium and Luxury houseboats offer full-time (24-hour) A/C throughout the boat, glass-enclosed living spaces, and expanded multi-course menus.
Q2: Is the houseboat private or shared with other guests?
When you book a Deluxe houseboat room/boat, it is 100% private for you and your group. You do not share the boat or crew with strangers.
Q3: Why does cruising stop at 5:30 PM?
Per Kerala Government maritime rules, all houseboats must anchor by 5:30 PM to allow local inland fishermen to lay their nets in the lake and canals safely without destruction from boat propellers. Cruising resumes at 8:00 AM the next morning.
Q4: Can we buy extra seafood like prawns or crab during the cruise?
Yes. During the afternoon cruise, the captain can stop at local backwater fish stalls where you can buy fresh prawns, crabs, or lobsters, and the onboard chef will prepare them for dinner at no extra cooking charge.
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