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Booking modes: Day Trip, Private Overnight, Evening Check-in, Experience
Experience types: Sunset Cruise, Sunrise Cruise, Monsoon Experience
The Sovereign Cruise: Ultra-Premium Houseboat with Designer Lounge Bar
Step into a world of unparalleled elegance on the water. This premium luxury houseboat blends the rich heritage of backwater cruising with the sophisticated flair of a high-end boutique hotel. Defined by its breathtaking, custom-engineered architectural ceilings; ambient backlit fretwork; and premier entertainment spaces, this vessel offers an elite sanctuary for discerning travellers who demand the absolute finest.
Key Highlights
Premium Houseboat Menu
Our premium boats offer an elevated culinary experience featuring rich traditional Kerala flavours, exotic local seafood delicacies, and continental varieties for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian guests.
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Meal |
Timing |
Items Served |
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Welcome Drink |
12:00 PM |
Fresh Tender Coconut Water, or Seasonal Fresh Fruit Juices |
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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), Malabar Fish Curry OR Chicken Roast, Payasam (Dessert) and the Chef's Special Salad. |
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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 |
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Dinner |
8:00 PM |
Multi-Course Buffet: Soft Kerala Chapatis or Rice. Sides: Malabar Chicken Curry/Chicken Roast, Creamy Dal Fry & Seasonal Vegetable Kurma, and Assorted Green Salad. |
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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. |
Timing & Schedule
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.