Luxury 2 bed houseboat

Punnamada,Alappuzha

Boat Code: PCK0002 Deck type With Upper Deck

Sleeps

6

Rooms

Rooms

2

Day trip capacity

Day trip capacity

12

Houseboat Modes & Experiences

Booking modes: Day Trip, Private Overnight, Evening Check-in, Experience

Experience types: Sunset Cruise, Sunrise Cruise, Honeymoon Experience, Monsoon Experience

Description

The luxury double-decker houseboat offers a premium, modern experience for exploring the backwaters, featuring sophisticated interiors and expansive viewing areas.

Elegant Living and Dining

Grand Dining Hall: The spacious main cabin features a large dining table with plush, high-back upholstered chairs and polished wooden floors.

Gourmet Presentation: Fine dining experiences are enhanced with elegant table settings, including gold-toned cutlery and decorative centrepieces.

Refined Lounge: The interior includes a luxurious lounge area with tan leather sofas, marble-top coffee tables, and classical wall moulding.

Panoramic Views: Massive glass windows wrap around the living and dining spaces, providing unobstructed views of the water while maintaining climate-controlled comfort with air conditioning.

Designer Accommodations

Thematic Master Suites: Bedrooms are uniquely designed with artistic, multi-layered "halo" ceiling lighting and large windows.

Custom Headboards: Beds feature oversized, petal-inspired headboards with integrated ambient lighting in various color themes, such as soft cream or refreshing green.

Modern Amenities: Each suite is fully air-conditioned and includes high-quality linens and elegant bedside furniture.

Premium Bathrooms

Contemporary Design: Bathrooms are finished with designer hexagonal mosaic tiling in a walk-in shower area.

High-End Fixtures: Features include modern vessel sinks on stone vanities, circular mirrors, and premium sanitary ware.

Scenic Outdoor Decks

Upper Observation Deck: A spacious, shaded upper level allows for 360-degree views of the landscape.

Private Balcony Lounge: A dedicated outdoor seating area on the upper deck is furnished with comfortable wicker armchairs and a coffee table, perfect for sunset viewing.

Food Menu

 

Luxury Houseboat Menu

 

 

Our luxury vessels offer an ultra-premium dining experience crafted by gourmet chefs, featuring exquisite heritage flavours of Kerala, rare local seafood delicacies, and globally inspired continental selections for an unforgettable culinary journey.

 

Meal

Timing

Items Served

Welcome Drink

12:00 PM

Fresh Tender Coconut Water, or Seasonal Fresh Fruit Juices

Lunch

1:30 PM

Grand Backwater Feast: Premium Matta Rice (Red Rice) or Fragrant White Rice, Sambar, Aviyal, Cabbage Thoran, Mezhukkupuratti, Malabar Pappadam & Homemade Mango/Lemon Pickle

Premium Additions: Signature Pearl Spot Fish Fry (Karimeen Fry), Prawns Roast OR Chicken Roast, Payasam/Ice Creams/Gulam Jammu (Dessert) and Chef's Special Salad.

Evening Tea

4:30 PM

Choice of Freshly Brewed Kerala Tea, Filter Coffee, or Juices served with hot snacks), Banana Fritters (Pazham Pori), or Crispy Onion Pakodas

Dinner

8:00 PM

Multi-Course Buffet: Soft Kerala Chapatis, Fried Rice/Plain Rice.

Sides: Malabar Butter Chicken/Fish Curry, Creamy Dal Fry/Tomato Fry & Seasonal Vegetable Kurma, and Assorted Green Salad.

Breakfast

8:00 AM

Live Counter Style: Fluffy Idiyappam / Appam with Egg Roast or Creamy Vegetable Stew, or Malabar Puttu with Kadala Curry. Served alongside fresh fruits, toasted bread with butter/jam, and tea/coffee.

 

Amenities

Sport Fishing

Houseboat Booking FAQs

What are the usual timings for a day cruise?
Most day cruises check in around late morning and cruise until early evening. Exact reporting, lunch, cruising, and checkout timings can vary slightly by route, season, and operator confirmation.
Do you offer evening check-in and overnight stays?
Yes. We offer evening check-in stays that start in the evening and checkout the next morning, along with private overnight and sharing room stays. Final timing and room availability are confirmed before booking.
What is the difference between Deluxe, Premium, and Luxury houseboats?
Deluxe is value-focused with essential comfort and often bedroom AC at night only. Premium offers better interiors, longer AC hours, and stronger overall finish. Luxury is the most polished option with better common areas, dining, and experience quality.
What is usually included in the price?
Most packages include the cruise or stay, crew service, standard meals, tea or snacks, and the room or full boat according to your booking type. Exact inclusions are always reconfirmed before payment.
What is usually excluded or charged extra?
Transport to the boarding point, special decoration, premium seafood, celebration add-ons, sightseeing outside the standard route, and extra adult or child occupancy may be charged separately. We confirm these clearly before booking.
How do payment and confirmation work?
The current process is enquiry first. We confirm availability and final pricing with the operator, then share the confirmed quote with you. Your booking is secured after advance payment as per the agreed terms.
Do prices change by season or holiday dates?
Yes. Pricing changes during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, long weekends, festival dates, and high-demand periods. Seasonal experiences such as monsoon cruises may also have separate pricing or availability.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund for cancellations made up to 7 days prior to the scheduled check-in date. 50% refund for cancellations made between 3 to 7 days prior to the check-in date. No refund will be issued for cancellations made within 72 hours of the scheduled cruise or in the case of a no-show. In the event of extreme weather conditions or government-enforced cruise restrictions, an alternative date or a full refund will be provided.

Additional Terms & Information

Timing & Schedule

Overnight Cruise Timings:

Check-in: 12:00 PM | Check-out: 09:00 AM (Following day)

Cruising Hours: As per government regulations, houseboats are permitted to cruise from 12:00 PM to 05:30 PM with a break for lunch. The boat will anchor safely by the banks for the night and complete a short morning cruise from 07:30 AM to 09:00 AM.

Day Cruise Timings:

Check-in: 11:00 AM / 11:30 AM | Check-out: 05:00 PM / 05:30 PM (Same day)

Cruising Hours: Continuous cruising throughout the day, stopping only for the anchor lunch break (approximately 1 hour)

Inclusions & Food Policy

Overnight Cruise Meals: Includes Welcome Drink, Traditional Lunch, Evening Tea/Snacks, Dinner, and Breakfast.

Day Cruise Meals: Includes Welcome Drink, Traditional Lunch, and Evening Tea/Snacks.

Menu Options: Both Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian options are prepared on-board by our private chef. Please notify us of any specific dietary restrictions or allergies at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Air Conditioning (AC) Timings

Premium / Luxury Packages (Day Cruise & Overnight):

Full-Time AC: Air conditioning is fully operational and available 24/7 throughout the entire duration of the journey in both the glass lounge/dining areas and the bedrooms.

Deluxe Packages:

Day Cruise: No air conditioning is provided on board. Guests can enjoy the natural, refreshing breeze through the open-style layout of the decks and windows.

Overnight Stay: Air conditioning is operational exclusively in the bedrooms during the night from 09:00 PM to 06:00 AM only. No AC is provided in the common lounge or dining areas

Large Vessels & Double-Decker Houseboats (Above 3 Bedrooms with Upper Deck Hall):

Alternating AC Policy: For large-capacity vessels featuring an upper-deck hall, the air conditioning operates on an alternating system depending on the vehicle's generator capacity. AC will be available either in the main hall or in the bedrooms at a time.

Typically, the AC will cool the upper deck hall during daytime dining/conference hours and will be switched over to the bedrooms for nighttime comfort.

House Rules & Safety Guidelines

Safety First: Life jackets are provided on board. Please follow the captain and crew instructions at all times. Swimming in the backwaters without supervision is strictly prohibited.

Eco-Friendly Cruise: We respect nature. The disposal of plastics, bottles, or trash into the water is strictly prohibited.

Identification: All guests (including international travellers) must present a valid government-issued ID card or passport upon boarding.

Capacity Limits: The maximum number of guests allowed on board for Day Cruises and Overnight stays must strictly adhere to the capacity agreed upon during booking. Extra charges apply for additional guests.

Boat Code: PCK0002
Approximate price
Private Overnight $386 per boat / night Extra: Adult $22 Kid $22
Evening Check-in $265 per room / night

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Approximate price
$386 per boat / night