A speedboat run on the open lake
Fast, loud and short — the one thing nobody comes to Alleppey for and everybody enjoys.
What it actually is
Speedboats keep to the wide open water of the lake rather than the narrow village canals. You get spray, speed and a very different view of the houseboats you have been watching drift by all day.
It is a short burst rather than a sightseeing trip, which is exactly why teenagers love it. Ride length depends on the route agreed when you book.
Photos: B Balaji (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons; Abhinav Ravindran via Pexels.
At a glance
How the ride goes
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01
Meet at the jetty
We confirm the jetty and time on WhatsApp.
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Life jackets on
A quick safety briefing and everyone puts on a life jacket.
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Out onto the lake
The driver takes the boat out onto the open water and opens it up.
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Back to the jetty
Straight back to where you started, ready for your houseboat or lunch.
What’s included
Included
- Speedboat with driver
- Life jackets
- Ride on the open lake
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Hotel / airport transfers
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Good to know
Who it suits
Teenagers, groups of friends and anyone who wants a change of pace from a slow cruise.
What to bring
Sunglasses and something to keep phones dry — there will be spray.
Who should skip it
Anyone pregnant, with back or neck problems, or nervous on fast water.
Pair it with
A day cruise or a shikara ride for the slow side of the backwaters.
Questions, answered
Everyone wears a life jacket, the crew drives, and the ride stays on open water.
Children can ride with an adult and a life jacket. Tell us their ages and we will advise.
No. Speedboats stay on the open lake; for the narrow canals, take a shikara or a kayak.
Rides do not run in heavy rain or strong wind. We move it to another time or refund the ride.
More you can book with us
The other water experiences we arrange ourselves.
We run the boats