Alappuzha · Kerala backwaters
Alleppey Boat House booked direct with the owners
Boat house, houseboat, kettuvallam — three names for the same floating home on Kerala's backwaters. Choose from 300+ government-registered boat houses in Alleppey with onboard chef and all meals included, from ₹8,000 per night — no agent markup.
- Onboard chef — lunch, snacks, dinner & breakfast included
- AC bedrooms with attached bathrooms on every private boat
- Best direct price — you book with the operators, not an agent
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Boat house or houseboat — what's the difference?
None — they're the same vessel. Across Kerala you'll hear boat house (the phrase most Indian travellers use), houseboat, and the Malayalam kettuvallam — "boat with knots", after the coir rope that binds the wooden hull without a single nail.
Originally rice barges on Vembanad Lake, today's Alleppey boat houses carry bedrooms with attached bathrooms, a dining deck, a kitchen with a dedicated chef, and a crew of two to three. You board at Alappuzha around noon, cruise the paddy-field canals, dock for the night as regulations require, and return after breakfast — a floating hotel through the backwaters.
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Four categories, honest prices
Every private boat house includes an onboard chef, all meals, and dedicated crew. Prices are per night and vary by season and bedrooms.
Shared Boat House
from ₹1,500 / person
Private bedroom + attached bath; deck & dining shared with other guests. Ideal for couples on a budget.
Private Deluxe
from ₹8,000 / night
The classic kettuvallam: AC bedrooms (9 PM–6 AM), traditional wooden interiors, all meals & private crew.
Private Premium
from ₹12,000 / night
Elegant interiors, extended-AC and select full-time-AC boats, spacious decks & 2-course Kerala meals.
Private Luxury
from ₹18,000 / night
Full-time AC throughout, premium furnishings, panoramic decks & multi-course dining.
Want the full cost breakdown by season and bedrooms? See the complete Kerala houseboat price guide
What every private boat house includes
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Boarding, timings & the route
- Boarding: Finishing Point / Punnamada area jetties, Alappuzha — about 15 minutes from Alleppey railway station.
- Overnight cruise: check-in 12:00–1:30 PM, docked by sunset per backwater regulations, check-out ~9:00 AM after breakfast.
- The route: Punnamada Lake → village canals of Kuttanad's paddy fields → Vembanad Lake stretches — see the best Alleppey routes.
- When to come: October–March is peak season; monsoon has its own quiet magic — check the best time to visit Alleppey and current weather.
Rated 4.8 by 200+ guests
"Spotless boat, incredible food and the team confirmed everything on WhatsApp within minutes. Our anniversary cruise was perfect."
Priya
Mumbai
"Booked the premium boat for our family. Best price we found anywhere and the staff were so warm. Highly recommend booking direct."
Rahul
Bengaluru
"Was nervous booking online but the founder’s video and instant replies put us at ease. The backwaters at sunset were unreal."
Aisha
Delhi
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