Three ways on the water
Choose your cruise
Overnight, day cruise or night stay — same fleet, different hours. Here’s what you actually get, what moves, and who each one suits.
Overnight Stay
12:00 PM – 9:00 AM
Cruise till sunset, dock for the night, wake to mist on the lake. The full houseboat stay.
- Afternoon + morning cruise
- All meals included
- AC bedroom overnight
Day Cruise
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Six daylight hours on the canals with lunch and tea. Back to your hotel by evening.
- 5–6 hours cruising
- Welcome drink & lunch
- Tea & snacks
Night Stay
5:30 PM – 9:00 AM
Late arrival? Dinner, sleep on the water, short morning cruise. No afternoon sailing.
- Docked evening (no day cruise)
- Dinner & breakfast
- AC bedroom
Side by side
What’s the difference?
Ask how many hours the boat moves — not only how long you have it. Overnight includes a night at anchor; day cruise is almost all daylight cruising.
| Detail | Overnight Stay | Day Cruise | Night Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timing | 12:00 PM – 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM – 9:00 AM |
| Duration | ~21 hours | ~6 hours | ~15.5 hours |
| Cruising | Afternoon + short morning | Almost the full slot | Short morning only |
| Sleep onboard | Yes | No | Yes |
| Meals | Lunch, snacks, dinner, breakfast | Lunch + tea/snacks | Dinner + breakfast |
| Sunset & sunrise | Both | Afternoon light only | Night + sunrise |
| Best for | Couples, full experience | Limited time, families with hotels | Late arrivals, budget overnight |
| From | ₹5,999 | ₹7,500 | ₹5,500 |
01 · Most booked
Overnight Stay
12:00 PM check-in → 9:00 AM checkout. The classic Alleppey overnight — cruise, dock, dinner under the stars, AC cabin, breakfast and a misty morning return.
- Check-in
- 12:00 PM
- Check-out
- 9:00 AM next day
- Cruising
- Afternoon + short morning
- From
- ₹5,999 / boat
How the day goes
- Noon Board at the finishing point, welcome drink, settle into your cabin.
- Afternoon Cruise canals and lake; Kerala lunch cooked on board.
- Sunset Anchor for the night; evening snacks, dinner on deck.
- Night AC bedroom (typical window ~9 PM–6 AM on deluxe).
- Morning Breakfast, short cruise back, checkout ~9 AM.
Included
- Private boat for your group
- Welcome drink, lunch, evening snacks, dinner, breakfast
- AC bedroom with attached bath
- Crew, fuel for the scheduled route
AC runs from 9 PM to 6 AM on Deluxe boats and full-time on Premium+ and Luxury boats. Boats stop cruising and moor by 5:30 PM as per local rules.
02 · Daylight only
Day Cruise
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Almost all of your time is moving water — welcome drink, lunch, tea and snacks — then back to town the same evening.
- Check-in
- 11:00 AM
- Check-out
- 5:00 PM same day
- Cruising
- Almost the full slot
- From
- ₹7,500 / boat
How the day goes
- 11:00 AM Board, welcome drink, cast off.
- Midday Cruise Punnamada and village stretches; lunch on board.
- Afternoon More canals, tea and snacks on deck.
- 5:00 PM Return to the finishing point — hotel or next stop.
Included
- Houseboat for your group (day use)
- Welcome drink, Kerala lunch, tea/snacks
- Crew and scheduled cruise route
- No overnight cabin (day use only)
AC on day cruises is usually extra or limited — ask when you enquire.
03 · Late arrival
Night Stay
5:30 PM – 9:00 AM. For guests landing late or who already did a day activity. The boat is docked in the evening — dinner, sleep, then a short morning cruise.
- Check-in
- 5:30 PM
- Check-out
- 9:00 AM next day
- Cruising
- Short morning only
- From
- ₹5,500 / boat
How the day goes
- 5:30 PM Board the docked boat; settle in.
- Evening Dinner on board — no afternoon canal cruise.
- Night AC bedroom overnight.
- Morning Breakfast, short backwater run, checkout ~9 AM.
Included
- Dinner and breakfast
- AC bedroom with attached bath
- Short morning cruise
- Crew on board
If you want sunset cruising and a full afternoon on the water, choose Overnight instead.
Quick pick
Which one should you book?
Couples & first-timers
Overnight Stay. Sunset, dinner and sunrise are the parts people remember — day cruise skips those.
Tight schedule / hotel already booked
Day Cruise. Maximum daylight water time; sleep in your hotel the same night.
Landing late afternoon
Night Stay. Still sleep on the water without pretending you got a full day cruise.
Good to know
Cruise questions
No. Boats cruise in the afternoon, then moor for the night in a designated stretch. You get a short morning cruise before checkout. Ask how many hours the boat moves if that matters to you.
Yes — most of our fleet can run overnight, day cruise or night stay. Pick the experience when you enquire; pricing changes with the slot.
Day cruise includes lunch and snacks. Overnight includes lunch through breakfast. Night stay includes dinner and breakfast. Special diets — tell us on WhatsApp.
Pay 25% advance to lock the boat and date. Balance at check-in. We send voucher details on WhatsApp and email.