Kerala Houseboat

Family Houseboat Package in Kerala

Keep the kids entertained on a family-friendly Kerala backwater cruise tailored specifically for those traveling with children. Multi-bedroom houseboats accommodate larger parties while providing plenty of open deck space for the young ones to play and explore. Incorporate educational opportunities with stops at inland fishing villages, tropical spice gardens, and more. You can also arrange special kid-centric amenities like sunbathing mats, activity packs, and snacks to keep the tiny travelers content between adventures.

Experience the Cruise from Expert

With more than 20 years providing houseboat services along the famed backwaters surrounding Alleppey, we bring unmatched expertise in crafting customized Kerala houseboat luxury journeys. Our veteran captains possess intimate knowledge of the Destination, leveraging local connections to design exclusive experiences whether your interests lie in birdwatching, Ayurveda, photography or simply relaxation. Choose among many themed and activity-rich packages or work directly with our travel specialists to craft a custom luxury Kerala backwater cruise.

Keralan Houseboat Routes and What to See

Meandering inland waterways interconnect villages, rice paddies and wildlife preserves reachable only by kettuvallam. Multi day boat house Kerala cruises follow intricate routes revealing cultural landmarks dotted along Kerala’s central waterways. Key stops often include centuries old churches and temples, coir factories where coconut husks become rope, and tiny inland villages where life continues much as it has for generations. More than a mere transportation route, these environs uncover a lush habitat where keen eyes can spot everything from kingfishers whipping by to crocodiles sunbathing just feet from your houseboat deck.

How Long Should I Spend on a Kerala Houseboat Trip?

While day cruises provide a worthwhile teaser, we typically recommend at least an overnight voyage to fully experience life aboard a traditional kettuvallam houseboat. Most travelers opt for 2 or 3-night journeys, sailing by day and lodging aboard your private boat at night. This provides ample opportunity to traverse convoluted narrow waterways revealing backwater vistas accessible only by boat while also slowing down to appreciate cultural exchanges in tiny lakeside villages. Custom Kerala backwater cruises ranging from 5 to 7 nights help further immerse in regional history, traditions and biodiversity.

Where are the Kerala Backwaters?

Kerala possesses over 900 kilometers of interconnected rivers, streams and lagoons flanked by lush tropical foliage, largely centered in the state’s midsection around Alleppey and Kumarakom. This intricate aquatic network, popularly called the backwaters, connects vital inland villages and provides an economic lifeline for rice cultivation and coconut tree farming. Backwater regions most frequently toured by houseboats Kerala include scenic waterways encircling Kollam to the south and Kochin farther north.