Alleppey houseboat cruising the Kerala backwaters - 2026 rates and price list for day cruises and overnight stays
2026 Rates · Alleppey Backwaters

Alleppey Houseboat Rates & Price List (2026)

The full Alleppey houseboat tariff for 2026 - overnight stays from ₹10,000, day cruises from ₹9,000 and short cruises from ₹5,000, all meals included. Deluxe, Premium and Luxury boats, 1 to 8 bedrooms.

Rates last verified 20 August 2026

The Short Answer

How Much Does an Alleppey Houseboat Cost?

An Alleppey houseboat costs from ₹10,000 plus GST per night for a 1-bedroom Deluxe boat with all meals included, rising to ₹96,000 plus GST for an 8-bedroom Luxury boat. A 6-hour day cruise starts from ₹9,000 for two people, and short 2 to 3 hour cruises start from ₹5,000. Your final rate depends on three things: the number of bedrooms, the category (Deluxe, Premium or Luxury) and your travel date. These are off-season starting rates - festival dates and peak season cost more.

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Each bedroom sleeps 2, plus 1 extra guest

  • 1 bedroom Deluxe, 1 night (all meals included)₹10,000
Estimated total₹10,000 + GST
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Off-season starting rates from the published 2026 tariff. Peak season and festival dates cost more; children up to 5 years travel free. Your exact rate is shown live on each boat before you book.

Overnight Cruise Tariff 2026

Alleppey Houseboat Rates by Bedroom & Category

Published starting rates per boat, per night, for the overnight cruise (12 noon check-in to 9 am checkout, about 21 hours). Whether you call it a houseboat or a boat house, all meals are included and rates are plus GST. Tap any bedroom size to see boats in that category.

Deluxe Houseboats

Air-conditioned bedrooms from 9 pm to 6 am
BedroomsRate per night
1 Bedroom₹10,000 + GST
2 Bedrooms₹15,000 + GST
3 Bedrooms₹18,000 + GST
4 Bedrooms₹24,000 + GST
5 Bedrooms₹30,000 + GST
6 Bedrooms₹36,000 + GST
7 Bedrooms₹42,000 + GST
8 Bedrooms₹50,000 + GST

Premium Houseboats

Full-time air conditioning in the bedrooms, check-in to check-out
BedroomsRate per night
1 Bedroom₹15,000 + GST
2 Bedrooms₹20,000 + GST
3 Bedrooms₹27,000 + GST
4 Bedrooms₹36,000 + GST
5 Bedrooms₹45,000 + GST
6 Bedrooms₹54,000 + GST
7 Bedrooms₹65,000 + GST
8 Bedrooms₹75,000 + GST

Luxury Houseboats

Full-time air conditioning throughout the boat
BedroomsRate per night
1 Bedroom₹20,000 + GST
2 Bedrooms₹30,000 + GST
3 Bedrooms₹36,000 + GST
4 Bedrooms₹48,000 + GST
5 Bedrooms₹60,000 + GST
6 Bedrooms₹72,000 + GST
7 Bedrooms₹84,000 + GST
8 Bedrooms₹96,000 + GST

Off-season starting rates, plus GST, meals included. Peak season (October to March), the Dec 20 to Jan 5 window and festival dates carry a seasonal supplement. The route and boat quality within a category can vary the rate - contact us for the exact price on your date.

Choose Your Category

Deluxe vs Premium vs Luxury

Deluxe

₹10,000 + GST onwards

Air-conditioned bedrooms from 9 pm to 6 am

All meals cooked fresh on board (fixed menu)

Great-value comfort for couples and families who want the classic backwater night.

Premium

₹15,000 + GST onwards

Full-time air conditioning in the bedrooms, check-in to check-out

All meals cooked fresh on board (fixed menu)

Upgraded furnishing and full-time bedroom air-conditioning for a more relaxed stay.

Luxury

₹20,000 + GST onwards

Full-time air conditioning throughout the boat

All meals cooked fresh on board (fixed menu)

The most spacious decks, finest interiors and the best on-board menus.

Want the highest tier? See our luxury houseboat guide for an honest, side-by-side comparison of interiors, AC and menus.

Day Cruise Rates

Alleppey Houseboat Day Cruise Prices

The 6-hour day cruise runs from 11 am to 5 pm and is priced by group size, so a couple pays far less than a large group. A welcome drink, lunch and evening tea and snacks are included. AC is available on extra charge.

GuestsRoomsPriceExtra person
Up to 21₹9,000₹1,000/person
Up to 41₹11,000₹1,000/person
Up to 101₹15,000₹1,000/person
Up to 151 or 2₹20,000₹1,000/person
Up to 202₹25,000₹1,000/person
Up to 302 or 3₹35,000₹1,000/person
Up to 403 or 4₹40,000₹1,000/person
Up to 504 or more₹45,000₹1,000/person

A single 1-bedroom houseboat can take up to 15 guests for a day cruise. Bigger groups move to 2 or more boats. See the full Alleppey day cruise guide.

Short & Hourly Cruises

2, 3, 4 & 6 Hour Cruise Rates

Short on time? Morning-slot cruises let you see the backwaters in a couple of hours. These run in the morning and have limited daily departures, so book ahead.

2-hour cruise

9:30 am to 11:30 am

Quickest taste of the backwaters.

₹5,000+

3-hour cruise

9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Morning slot, one departure a day.

₹7,500+

4-hour cruise

Morning slot

Priced close to the 6-hour day cruise.

₹9,000+

6-hour day cruise

11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Lunch and evening tea included.

₹9,000+

The Fine Print, Made Clear

What's Included, and What Costs Extra

Included in every overnight rate

  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • Lunch, evening tea and snacks, dinner and breakfast (fixed Kerala menu)
  • Private crew - captain, chef and helper
  • Air-conditioning per category (see the tariff above)
  • Children up to 5 years stay free

Optional add-ons & extras

  • Extra person (overnight): Deluxe ₹1,000, Premium ₹1,500, Luxury ₹2,500 per night
  • Kumarakom route add-on: ₹5,000
  • Honeymoon cake & flower décor: ₹1,500
  • Extra meals on day cruises: ₹750 per person
  • Festival & peak-season dates: seasonal supplement applies

Festival dates such as Onam, Vishu, Christmas, New Year, Diwali, Bakrid and Pongal, and the Dec 20 to Jan 5 window, are priced higher than the off-season rates shown above. Message us for the exact rate on your date.

Understand The Rate

What Decides an Alleppey Houseboat's Price

Bedrooms

The single biggest factor. Each extra bedroom adds space for 2 to 3 more guests and raises the rate roughly in proportion.

Category

Deluxe, Premium or Luxury - interiors, AC hours, menu and deck quality. Same backwaters, different comfort level.

Season & Date

October to March is peak; Christmas, New Year and festival dates peak hardest. June to September (monsoon) is best value.

Duration

Short 2 to 4 hour cruises cost less than a 6-hour day cruise, which costs less than an overnight stay (about 21 hours on board).

Guest Count

Rates cover standard occupancy; extra guests carry a per-person charge (₹1,000 to ₹2,500 by category).

Meals & Route

Meals are already included. Optional route add-ons like the Kumarakom round add to the base rate.

Payment

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