Alleppey Houseboats, Kerala boat house Service, Alleppey house boat cruises

Kerala Houseboats

The Houseboats of Kerala are a new addition to the Kerala’s tourism industry. These crafts, measuring up to 120 feet in length, are retrieved from the age old cargo vessels of the State. Once they ruled the backwaters, poled along by one or two men, heavily loaded with rice, coconut and other commodities. But in the recent times, these big vessels have been replaced by more modern modes of transport, relegating them to neglect and decay. But like the phoenix it has again rose to the attention of the modern world, with a difference – this time the cargo is comfort and rippling relaxation. are a new addition to the travel and tourism of the state's backwaters. These crafts, measuring up to 120 feet in length, retrieved from the age old cargo vessels of the State. Once they ruled the backwaters, poled along by one or two men, heavily loaded with rice, coconut and other commodities. But in the recent times, these big vessels have been replaced by more and modern modes of transport, relegating them to neglect and decay. But like the phoenix it again raises to the attention of the modern world, with a difference – this time the cargo is comfort and rippling relaxation.

It takes great skill and meticulousness to construct these giant houseboats by tying huge planks of jack wood together. Curiously enough, not a single nail is used in the making of houseboats. There used to be an entire clan of artisans who were involved in house boat construction. Today, an innovative holiday idea has restored these majestic representatives of a unique culture and with them their makers.

Modified to meet a novel concept of holidaying, the Kettuvalloms (Houseboats) are comfortably furnished with an open lounge, one or two bath attached bedrooms and a kitchenette, and are extremely eco friendly, merging smoothly into the panorama. Every houseboat is managed by a crew of 3 men, usually a cook, guide and oarsman.

Houseboats Categories

Budget Class Traveler

Budget Class houseboats have A/C bedroom with attached bathroom, living area and kitchen. In this class A/C will operate in bedroom from 9pm to 6am only.

Deluxe Class Traveler

This class of houseboats are equipped with amenities including living area, A/C bedrooms, attached bathrooms, viewing decks and kitchen.

First Class Traveler

First Class houseboats in Alleppey offer the best service and spectacular interiors and are nothing short in its grandeur from a five-star resort.

Super Luxury Class Travaller

Enjoy a private backwater cruise in a super luxury houseboat with the best of rustic charm & conveniences. We bring you special services like an exclusive check-in, premium on-board dining, immersive luxury and interaction with local people around Alleppey

Honeymoon Houseboat

Honeymoon Houseboats oozes calmness, tranquillity, and elegance. A ride through the inland canals leading to the great ocean ensures perfect romantic experience on your dream date. What’s special for honeymooners...

Conference Houseboat

Conference boats are specially designed for the Family get together, corporate meetings, wedding parties and day trips for groups. They are designed for heavy seating capacities like 100 – 150 persons especially for day cruises.

Alleppey House Boating

One of the most preferred ways to get close to the backwater life in Kerala is the houseboat stay. House boating can be the most relaxing experience for any age, group of people. Alleppey Houseboats offer the facilities of luxury hotels which attracts the tourists in large numbers. The impressive interiors and decor of these houseboats will leave a lasting impression. Lanterns are used to light the boats, enhancing its traditional look. The sumptuous Kuttanadan meals served on the boats include fresh food, traditional Kerala cuisine and savoury.

To go house boating

Houseboats generally have 1 bedroom houseboat to 10 bedrooms, which can sleep 1-40 people. Putting a couple per bedroom together is the usual way. Here are several suggestions for which you might include on your trip. (Don't feel limited to these, however)

A. Family & Extended Family

Some people have a large enough family that they can fill a boat with family members, which can be a lot of fun and can create some really meaningful experiences among siblings and/or cousins. You might just decide to make it an annual reunion, as many people do. For this type of large number of passengers, houseboats with five or above rooms are desirable.

B. A Group of Friends

Inviting a group of all single adults (which can be all male or all female), or adult couples, can be loads of fun. Enjoying the water by day in the cool tropical climate without the noises of the modern life, this is going to be the ultimate vacation. For this cruise, we have a mammoth vessel, which can accommodate 40 people for the cruise.

C. A Group of Co-workers

Inviting your friends from work can build bonds beyond the workplace and create memories you love to reminisce about when you return to the drudgery of your job! Think of inviting a group of families, or make it an all male or all female outing.

Houseboat Trips

DAY CRUISE (Day Trip)
Day cruise is better for the family, groups & those who don't like to stay in the houseboat.
› Day Trip start from at 11.00 AM and check out at 05.00 PM.
› Before starting the trip enjoy our welcome drink, then you can enjoy houseboat cruise through the enchanting Alleppey backwaters and stop for Lunch (take lunch break for 1 Hour ), then again continue your trip till evening, finish with tea and snacks.

OVERNIGHT STAY
› Over Night Trip starts at 12.00 Noon and check out next day morning 09.00 AM
› Over Night Trip includes Welcome drink, Lunch, Tea & snacks, Dinner and Breakfast.
› Houseboat trip will start at 12.00 Noon or depending on the arrival of the guest. Boat will anchor at 05.30 PM at lake shore till next day 07.30 AM. After anchoring the boat guests can visit village, small shops, paddy fields etc or enjoy music, Cable TV/DVD on the boat itself. AC timings are from 09.00 PM to Next day 06.00 AM only in the rooms for Budget Class Traveler & Deluxe Class Traveler, and for First Class Traveler A.c Starts at 12.00 Noon to Next day 09.00 AM.

Houseboat Food

Alleppey Houseboat offers an AP meal plan where in all the three meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner are freshly prepared and served on board. Meals served will be of typical Kerala cuisine (Both Veg & Non veg Food). Travelers wishing to enjoy a specific cuisine or having dietary restrictions are advised to inform us during the time of booking.

Welcome Dring : Tender Coconut / Fresh Fruit Juice
Lunch : Veg - Rice, Sambar, Mixed Vegetables, Thoran (Carrot, Cabbage, Beans), Mezhukupurathy (Long Beans), Green Salad, Curd, Pickle, Papad, Potato With Cauliflower.
Non Veg - Rice, Sambar, Mixed Vegetables, Thoran (Carrot, Cabbage, Beans), Mezhukupurathy (Long Beans), Fish Fry (Pearl Spot / Seer Fish), Banana, Kalan, Pappadam, Salad.
Evening Tea/Snacks : Tea/Coffee, Banana Fritters/Onion Pakoda/Finger Chips.
Dinner : Veg -White Rice / Veg Fried Rice / Ghee Rice and Chapati, Dal Fry, PaneerButter Masala/ Cauliflower Manchurian.
Non Veg - White Rice, Dal Curry, Vendakka Mezhukupurathy, Boiled Vegetable, Chappati, Chicken Curry/Roast, Salad.
Break Fast : Bread, Butter, Jam / Appam with Vegetable Stew / Puttu with chana Masala / Dosa / Idly, Sambar, Chutney, Fruits Cuts, Coffee/Tea.

Houseboat Routes

The backwaters of Kerala are in the form of canals that run along the Arabian Sea coast as well as inland in the Kerala coast, from Cochin to Kollam. There are a number of routes in these canals where houseboats can sail. Out of a number of backwater destinations in Kerala, Alleppey and Kumarakom are most gorgeous and scenic ones. Houseboat cruise on these routes offer serene and breathtaking nature.