What Is an Overnight Houseboat Stay in Alleppey?
An overnight houseboat stay in Alleppey is a private stay on a traditional Kerala houseboat (kettuvallam) lasting about 18 to 20 hours - check-in between 12 noon and 6 PM, checkout around 9 AM the next morning. The package includes an afternoon backwater cruise, a night anchored near a quiet village, an air-conditioned bedroom with attached bathroom, and all meals cooked fresh on board: welcome drink, lunch, evening tea with snacks, dinner and breakfast. Prices start from ₹8,499 per night for a 1-bedroom Deluxe boat for two guests, and rise with bedroom count and category (Deluxe, Premium or Luxury). You can confirm online with a 25% advance and pay the balance at check-in.
What Happens on an Overnight Houseboat Stay?
An overnight houseboat stay is the classic Alleppey experience - roughly 18–20 hours on board, split between an afternoon cruise, a peaceful night anchored on the backwaters, and a misty morning cruise back. It's the difference between visiting the backwaters and actually living on them, even if just for one night.
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12:00 – 6:00 PM
Check-in & welcome drink
Board your houseboat at the jetty, settle into your AC bedroom, and start with a traditional Kerala welcome drink as the crew casts off.
- 2
Afternoon
Backwater cruise
Drift past coconut groves, paddy fields and village life along the canals, with lunch served fresh on board.
- 3
Evening
Sunset anchorage
The houseboat anchors for the night in a quiet, designated stretch of backwater - away from traffic and noise - just as the sky turns gold.
- 4
Night
Dinner on deck & AC bedroom
Enjoy a multi-course Kerala dinner under the stars, then retire to your air-conditioned bedroom with attached bathroom.
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Morning
Sunrise cruise & breakfast
Wake to mist over the canals, a hot breakfast, and a final cruise back toward the jetty before checkout around 9:00 AM.
Overnight Houseboat Pricing in Alleppey
Overnight stays start from ₹8,499 per night for two guests, with meals included - and scale up by category and bedroom count. AGT lists Deluxe, Premium and Luxury houseboats, so you can compare real, transparent prices instead of guessing. Confirm any boat with just a 25% advance payment - pay the rest directly at check-in.
Deluxe Houseboats
₹8,499 /night onwards
Premium Houseboats
₹14,499 /night onwards
Luxury Houseboats
Available
What's Included in Your Overnight Stay
All Meals Included
Welcome drink, lunch, evening tea & snacks, dinner and breakfast - Kerala cuisine cooked fresh on board.
Private Crew
A dedicated captain and chef stay with you throughout the stay, with separate crew quarters for your privacy.
AC Bedroom
An air-conditioned bedroom with attached bathroom, fresh linen and hot water.
Sundeck Access
An open-air deck for sunset views, photos and the morning mist over the canals.
Evening + Morning Cruise
A relaxed afternoon cruise to the anchorage, and a scenic morning cruise back to the jetty.
Verified & Insured
Every houseboat is verified by AGT, with life jackets on board and a 4.6★ guest rating.
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