Alleppey Houseboat Booking — Compare 100+ Verified Alappuzha Houseboats

Houseboat Safari is Kerala's dedicated online houseboat booking platform. Enter your group size in the search bar to see every verified Alleppey (Alappuzha) houseboat that fits, with the all-inclusive price for your whole group — then book online with instant confirmation.

Alleppey houseboat packages: day cruise or overnight stay

Day cruise houseboat (11 AM – 5 PM)

A houseboat day trip through the Alappuzha backwaters — board at 11 AM, cruise the canals and Vembanad Lake, and enjoy welcome drinks, a traditional Kerala lunch and evening tea on board before returning at 5 PM. Ideal for half-day visitors, day-trippers from Kochi and large parties.

Overnight houseboat (12 PM – 9 AM)

The classic one-night houseboat stay in Alleppey: board at noon, cruise through the afternoon, anchor for a backwater sunset, then dinner, an air-conditioned bedroom and breakfast before check-out at 9 AM. Choose Deluxe or Premium packages for upgraded menus and extras.

Alleppey houseboat prices & rates

Every rate on Houseboat Safari is the all-inclusive price for your whole group — boat, crew and Kerala meals — so the houseboat cost you see is the amount you pay at checkout. Live starting prices from our current listings:

Houseboat sizeDay cruise fromOvernight fromUp to
1 bedroom (22 boats)₹7,200₹8,40040 guests
2 bedrooms (34 boats)₹7,200₹7,20040 guests
3 bedrooms (21 boats)₹12,000₹12,000150 guests
4 bedrooms (18 boats)₹14,400₹18,000120 guests
5 bedrooms (17 boats)₹18,000₹9,000100 guests
6 bedrooms (6 boats)₹28,800₹28,800150 guests
7 bedrooms (7 boats)₹21,600₹42,000150 guests
8 bedrooms (3 boats)₹48,000₹48,000300 guests
10 bedrooms (2 boats)₹60,000₹60,000180 guests
12 bedrooms (2 boats)₹57,600₹72,000250 guests
14 bedrooms (3 boats)₹63,000₹72,000300 guests

Looking for a cheap houseboat in Alleppey? Sort any search by price, or book a single bedroom on a sharing houseboat from ₹6,000.

The right houseboat for your group

Couples & honeymoon

A private 1-bedroom houseboat is the classic romantic choice — the whole boat and crew to yourselves, a backwater sunset and a night on Vembanad Lake. Premium packages add an upgraded menu and decoration. See houseboats for 2 guests

Families

2- and 3-bedroom private houseboats comfortably host families of 6–10 with separate AC bedrooms, kid-friendly Kerala meals and a safe, shaded upper deck. See houseboats for 8 guests

Large groups & parties

5- to 12-bedroom houseboats carry 30, 50, 100 and up to 300 guests on a day cruise — perfect for reunions, corporate outings, birthdays and weddings. Decorations and DJ setups can be arranged on request. See houseboats for 30 guests

Where your Kerala backwaters cruise begins

Alappuzha (Alleppey), the "Venice of the East", is the gateway to Kerala's backwaters. Most houseboats board at the Punnamada Finishing Point jetty — about 55 km (1.5 hours by road) from Kochi and 5 minutes from Alappuzha railway station — before cruising Vembanad Lake and the palm-lined canals between paddy fields. Shorter shikara boat rides are also available from the same jetty.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I book a houseboat in Alleppey online?

Enter your group size in the search bar on Houseboat Safari and you'll instantly see every verified Alappuzha houseboat that fits, with the all-inclusive price for your group. Pick day cruise or overnight, choose a package, pay securely through Razorpay and your booking is confirmed on the spot — no enquiry forms, phone calls or waiting.

How much does a houseboat cost in Alleppey?

Live prices on Houseboat Safari start from about ₹7,200 for a private 1- or 2-bedroom houseboat (day cruise or overnight), ₹12,000 for 3 bedrooms and ₹14,400–18,000 for 4 bedrooms. Large 8–12-bedroom party boats run ₹48,000–72,000+. Every price includes the boat, crew and Kerala meals — there are no hidden charges at checkout.

What is the difference between a day cruise and an overnight houseboat stay?

A day cruise runs 11 AM to 5 PM: you board at Alappuzha, cruise the backwaters and canals, and enjoy welcome drinks, a traditional Kerala lunch and evening tea on board. An overnight stay boards at 12 PM and checks out at 9 AM the next morning, adding dinner, breakfast, a night anchored on the backwaters and air-conditioned bedrooms.

Is food included in the Alleppey houseboat price?

Yes. All packages include freshly cooked Kerala meals on board — lunch and tea on a day cruise; lunch, tea, dinner and breakfast on an overnight stay. Vegetarian, non-vegetarian and Jain options are available; you choose at checkout.

Which houseboat is best for a honeymoon or couple in Alleppey?

A private 1-bedroom houseboat is the classic honeymoon choice — the whole boat and crew to yourselves, from about ₹7,200. Choose a Premium package for an upgraded menu and decoration, or an overnight stay for the sunset and a night on Vembanad Lake. Solo travellers and couples on a budget can also book a single bedroom on a sharing houseboat.

Can I get a houseboat for a large group or party in Alleppey?

Yes. Houseboat Safari lists 5- to 12-bedroom houseboats that carry 30, 50, 100 and up to 300 guests on a day cruise — ideal for family reunions, corporate outings, birthdays and weddings. Search by your group size and only boats with enough capacity are shown; decorations and DJ setups can be arranged on request.

Where does the houseboat start, and how far is Alleppey from Kochi?

Most cruises begin at the Punnamada Finishing Point jetty in Alappuzha, about 55 km (1.5 hours by road) from Kochi and 5 minutes from Alappuzha railway station. Exact boarding details are shared with your confirmation.

Are Alleppey houseboats air-conditioned, and can I do a half-day cruise?

Over 85% of our listed houseboats are fully air-conditioned, and every boat has AC bedrooms for overnight stays. The standard day cruise is 11 AM–5 PM; shorter or custom timings can be arranged with the host through our support team.

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