Price tiers (per boat, one night, two people, includes 3 meals)
- Basic AC 1-bedroom: ₹7,000–₹10,000.
- Premium AC 1-bedroom: ₹12,000–₹18,000.
- Luxury (Lakesong, Xandari, Spice Coast): ₹30,000–₹60,000.
What's always included
- Boat and crew (captain, helper, chef).
- Three meals (traditional Kerala breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Cruising 0930–1700 and docking overnight near Alleppey.
What's NOT included
- Alcohol (buy earlier in Alleppey town).
- Off-boat excursions.
- Extra AC hours (some "deluxe" boats limit AC to sleeping hours).
Upsell traps
- "Deluxe" means nothing. Always ask for boat registration number and photos.
- Last-minute on the jetty: mark-up 30–40%.
- "Dinner cruise": you're still docked; it's the same food.
Book through
- Licensed agent (we vet these).
- Kerala Tourism's KTDC — official rates, smaller fleet.
- Avoid anonymous bookings through non-branded portals.
Our Kerala Backwaters Week handles boat selection. Contact us.
