Alappuzha Town

Alappuzha town (Alleppey) sits at the heart of Kerala’s coastal backwater network. Famous for its historic canals, traditional bazaars, and maritime heritage, the town serves as the primary hub for backwater houseboat tourism.
Alleppey Houseboat Details
​Houseboats (Kettuvallams) depart directly from urban jetties such as Punnamada Jetty and Pallathuruthy Bridge.
​Categories & Amenities:
​Deluxe: Features basic air-conditioned bedrooms (AC typically operational overnight from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM) and traditional Kerala meals prepared onboard.

Premium: Offers extended/full-day AC operating hours, enhanced interior wooden styling, and customized meal menus.
​Luxury: High-end vessels with glass-walled AC living areas, upper viewing decks, and dedicated private service staff.
​Standard Itineraries:
​Overnight Cruise (21 Hours): Departs around 12:00 PM. Includes lunch, evening tea, dinner, and breakfast before check-out at 9:00 AM the next morning. Routes wind through the main canal networks, Vembanad Lake, and Kuttanad paddy areas.
​Day Cruise (5 to 6 Hours): Operates from ~11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering a backwater tour and lunch without an overnight stay.
​Highlights & Attractions in Alappuzha Town
​Mullakkal Street & Bazaar: Located in the town center, Mullakkal is the commercial heart of Alappuzha, lined with local shops selling coir products, spices, Kerala gold jewelry, and textiles.
​Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple: A historic temple situated right on Mullakkal Street featuring classic Kerala style architecture.
Alappuzha Beach & Sea Bridge: A broad sandy beach featuring the remains of an old 150-year-old sea pier that once served as a major commercial shipping port.

Alappuzha Lighthouse: Standing opposite the beach, this red-and-white spiral lighthouse built in 1862 offers elevated views of the town and ocean line.

Commercial Canals (Commercial Canal & Wada Canal): Historical waterways cutting through the town center, built during the 18th century under Devan Raja Kesavadas to move spices and coir goods directly to the port.

What are the average price ranges for Deluxe, Premium, and Luxury houseboats in Alleppey across different seasons?

Houseboat rates in Alleppey vary significantly based on the category (Deluxe, Premium, Luxury), the number of bedrooms, and the travel season. All rates listed are per night for standard 21-hour private overnight stays and include all freshly prepared Kerala meals on board (Lunch, Evening Tea/Snacks, Dinner, Breakfast).

Average Rates by Season (1-Bedroom / 2-Guest Houseboat)

Season / Period Standard Deluxe Premium Luxury
Off-Peak / Monsoon (June – September)₹4500 - ₹6,500 – ₹8,500 - ₹10,500 – ₹12,000 - ₹16,000 – ₹22,000
Regular / Shoulder (March – May) ₹4500 - ₹6500 - ₹8,500 – ₹10,500 ₹14,000 – ₹16,500 ₹18,000 – ₹24,000
Peak Season (October – February) ₹4500- ₹6500 - ₹8,500 – ₹12,500 ₹16,000 – ₹18,000 ₹22,000 – ₹30,000
Super Peak (Dec 20 – Jan 5 / Onam) ₹6500 ₹8500 - ₹10,500 – ₹12,500 ₹14,000 - ₹18,000 - ₹20,000 – ₹24,000 ₹32,000 .

Rate Multipliers by Bedroom Count (Peak Season Estimates)
​2-Bedroom (4 Guests):
​Deluxe: ₹10,500 - ₹12,000 – ₹14,000 - ₹16, 000 - ₹18, 000.

Premium: ₹16,000 – ₹18,000 - ₹20,000 ₹22, 000 - ₹26, 000.

Luxury: ₹22,000 - ₹24,000 – ₹28,000 - ₹35,000.

3-Bedroom (6 Guests):
​Deluxe: ₹12,000 - ₹16,000 – ₹18,000 - ₹20,000 - ₹24,000.

Premium: ₹22,000 – ₹26,000 - ₹28,000 - ₹32,000 - ₹38,000 - ₹42,000.

Luxury: ₹32,000 – ₹42,000 - ₹46,000 - ₹48,000 - ₹54,000.

​4 + Bedrooms (Large Groups): Rates start at ₹18,000 for Deluxe and scale up to ₹68,000+ for multi-bedroom Luxury cruisers.

Crucial Add-ons & Extra Charges
​Extra Persons (beyond 2 per room): ₹1,000 (Deluxe), ₹1,500 (Premium), ₹2,500 (Luxury) per extra adult/child including extra mattress and meals.

Route Extension Additional fuel surcharge of ₹3,000 to ₹5,000.

Taxes: Statutory 5% GST is typically added to the final booking invoice unless stated as inclusive.

Kerala House Boat Rental Services & price list of 2026 to till march 2027

Kerala Boat House 1 bedroom Kerala Houseboat two adults ₹6,500/- check in place Alappuzha backwaters villages.

Kerala houseboat 1 room luxury category honeymoon private Kerala houseboat 1 couple ₹7,500/- check in place Alappuzha backwaters villages.

Kerala houseboat two bedroom private four people ₹8,500/- check in place Alappuzha backwaters villages.

Kerala houseboat two bedroom canal special four people ₹10,500/- check in place Alappuzha backwaters villages.

Kerala houseboat three bedroom six people ₹ 10,000/- check in place Alappuzha.

Kerala houseboat three bedroom canal special six people ₹ 13,000/- check in place Alappuzha backwaters villages.

Kerala houseboat four bedroom eight people ₹ 12,000/- check in place Alappuzha and kumarakom.

Kerala houseboat four bedroom canal special eight people ₹ 16,000/- check in place Alappuzha backwaters villages.

Kerala houseboat five bedroom ten people ₹ 15,000/- check in place Alappuzha and kumarakom.

Kerala houseboat five bedroom canal special ten people ₹18,000/- check in place Alappuzha backwaters villages.

Kerala houseboat six bedroom 12 people ₹ 20,000/- check in place Alappuzha and kumarakom.

Kerala houseboat seven bedroom 14 people ₹22,000/- check in place Alappuzha and kumarakom.

Kerala houseboat eight bedroom 16 people ₹ 26,000/- check in place Alappuzha and kumarakom.

Kerala houseboat nine bedroom 18 people ₹ 29,000/- check in place Alappuzha and kumarakom.

Kerala houseboat ten bedroom 20 people ₹ 33,000/- check in place Alappuzha and kumarakom.

Kerala houseboat eleven bedroom 22 people ₹36,000/ check in place Alappuzha and kumarakom.

Kerala houseboat twelve bedroom 24 people ₹ 40,000/- check in place Alappuzha and kumarakom.

Kerala houseboat Day trip standard two person non a/c ₹5,000/- extra per person ₹ 650/-.

Kerala houseboat day trip luxury category 2 people ₹8,000/- extra per person ₹1,500/- additional.

Kerala houseboat day trip premium category 2 people ₹10,000/- extra per person ₹2500/- additional.

speed boat ten minutes 2 people ₹2000/-.

Shikara open boat two hours two people per boat ₹1,200/-.

Canoe boat five hours backwater village tour two people with food ₹3,500/-.

Kayaking two people with food five hours ₹3,500/-.