Alleppey Houseboats – Frequently Asked Questions
We know you’re excited about your upcoming Alleppey Houseboats experience! To make your journey smooth, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions about our Alleppey Boathouse services. Find details on what to pack, how to book, the best time to visit, meal options, and much more. Your dream backwater cruise starts here—explore our FAQs to plan the perfect getaway!
An Alleppey houseboat is a traditional-style Kerala boat converted into comfortable floating accommodation. Modern houseboats generally feature bedrooms, attached bathrooms, living and dining areas, kitchens, air conditioning in selected areas, and relaxing outdoor spaces.
A houseboat cruise in Alleppey allows you to experience Kerala’s famous backwaters while passing through peaceful canals, coconut plantations, paddy fields, villages, and waterways around Alappuzha.
A houseboat can generally be booked for either a day cruise or an overnight stay, depending on the package and availability.
A typical day cruise operates approximately from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM,
while an overnight package generally starts around 12:00 noon and checks out the following morning at around 9:00 AM.
Night stay – check-in time is 5.30 pm checkout is next day 9:00 am. (Including dinner + next day breakfast )
The exact duration can vary according to the package, route, season, and operational conditions.
Check-in and check-out times are generally structured to comply with operational and local navigation requirements.
Our usual schedules are:
- Day Cruise: Approximately 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Overnight Cruise: Approximately 12:00 noon check-in and 9:00 AM next-day check-out
Houseboats are generally not permitted to continue regular cruising after the applicable evening navigation restrictions. Therefore, the boat normally anchors at an appropriate location in the evening for an overnight stay.
If you require a customized timing arrangement, please discuss it with our booking team before confirming your reservation.
Food is preparing based on number of adults and child in your group.
In all houseboats there would be 03 crew members (The Captain, Oarsmen and a cook)
The houseboat crew boat take special care to meet the needs of the tourists. They are also given special training in first aid and life saving techniques to meet if any emergency arises. Hence there is nothing to worry about safety.
Generally ac in the stranded and deluxe houseboat works from 9pm to next day 6am. But, there are expensive Luxury houseboats which operates ac during day time.
Houseboat is reserved on EXCLUSIVE Basis only and NOT ON Shared basis. Alleppey Houseboats.in strictly not providing any shared boats.
Yes. The houseboats operates during Monsoon. But if it’s pouring heavily houseboat cruise will not be possible.
We will arrange airport transfers and also the pickup and drop off to any destination within Kerala for extra cost.
Yes, a Visa is a must to enter India for Foreign nationals. You can contact the Indian Embassy / High Commission in your country for the same. It is best to carry your passport with you all the time. You may also carry travel insurance.
Yes, advance deposit required, it depends on houseboats, this is to be sure that your booking is genuine and we can go ahead with the reservations. The rest of the due amount can be paid at the check in time.
Payment can be made by Cheque/Credit/Cash on Travel or Debit Card online, PayPal, Google Pay, Phonepe, BHMI, etc.
Generally, House boats comes under 3 categories namely Standard houseboats, Deluxe houseboats, and Luxury houseboats. In deluxe house boats, AC will be operated only from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am while for Luxury & Super Luxury houseboats AC will be operated round the clock. You can contact us for more details.
No, Since the local fisherman put their fishing nets in the the backwater and lake, the Kerala Govt has banned moving all types of engine operated boats from 5.30pm in the evening to 7.30am till the next day.
Yes. Pure Vegetarian Food is available at all the houseboats.
There are 3 members of Crew including the Chef.
Some houseboats give guests the option to enjoy indoor games, fishing, etc. For overnight stay cruises, after the houseboats are anchored in the evening, guests can also visit the village, church, temple, and other local attractions.
No, if you book the houseboat with us, you can enjoy privately. There will not be anyone else to share the houseboat other than the boat staff for your service.
Most popular back water routes for house boats cruise are Alleppey Circle Trip, Alleppey Kumarakom Trip and Special Trip.
Yes. We can create tour packages according to your requirements but only with the houseboats featured in our list.
No. The packages mentioned in the site are not inclusive of air fare, Car or train ticket. But on request we can book these things for you.
It’s recommended to pre book houseboats in Season time. Even though houseboats are found for spot booking in off season, reputed houseboats providers usually get booked and it’s a good idea to book in advance.
Cancellation has to be done at least 03 days before the check-in date. Please click here to see our Refund Policies.
Swimming in the lakes is strictly prohibited.
