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7 Best Cruises & Boat Tours

India’s best tours and day trips.

The 7 most popular cruises & boat tours, picked for the experience and the price. Full reviews, run times, what you pay and who runs each one.

7 Best Cruises & Boat Tours

Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch - Boat Ride Setup: Getting From Fort Kochi to the Water
Cruises & Boat Tours, Kerala Backwater Cruises, Kochi, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews

Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch

1.Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch

Sail Kerala’s backwaters on a non-motorized country boat, stop for coconut/coir crafts, then enjoy a hearty vegetarian lunch in Cochin.

Most Popular 4.8

“Meeting point was clear and accessible. the coach journey was pleasant though longer that expected. the guide on the boat was excellent. She gave us so much information and made the journey very enjoyable. the meal after was really nice. the rope and weaving demonstration was also very interesting.. overall a very enjoyable and relaxing…”

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Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise - On the Water: Paddy Fields, Coconut Palms, and Daily Life by the Banks
Canoes & Kayaks, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kerala Backwater Cruises, Kochi, Tour Reviews

Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise

2.Cochin : Alleppey/Alappuzha Backwater Canoe (Shikara) Cruise

Cochin to Alappuzha private shikara canoe cruise: paddy fields, coconut palms, village life, and AC transfer in 6 hours.

4.6

“Excellent trip! Best boat to go by as wasn’t too big and could go down the smaller backwaters. Also being a private tour it was the best value for money! Guide was very informative Definitely recommend this trip!!”

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Alappuzha, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kerala Backwater Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours

Alleppey: Shikara Boat Ride with Village Tour & Canal Cruise

3.Alleppey: Shikara Boat Ride with Village Tour & Canal Cruise

Private Shikara boat ride in Alleppey with village stop, canal cruising, and sunset views, plus English guidance for great value.

4.4

“We had a wonderful experience on the backwater tour in Alleppey. Everything was very well organized and on time. Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The tour itself was beautiful, and we chose to do it early in the morning – something I can highly recommend, as…”

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Cochin: Alleppey Backwater Private Day Cruise by Houseboat - Cochin port pickup and meeting point at Sagarika Cruise Terminal
Cruises & Boat Tours, Kerala Backwater Cruises, Kochi, Private, Tour Reviews

Cochin: Alleppey Backwater Private Day Cruise by Houseboat

Cochin Backwaters Tour: Eco Boat Ride & Traditional Lunch - Boarding the traditional covered country boat (and why it’s better than it sounds)
Cruises & Boat Tours, Kerala Backwater Cruises, Kochi, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cochin Backwaters Tour: Eco Boat Ride & Traditional Lunch

5.Cochin Backwaters Tour: Eco Boat Ride & Traditional Lunch

Half-day Cochin backwaters eco boat ride from Fort Cochin with a covered traditional boat, village coir making, and vegetarian lunch.

4.8

“This was a great trip. There was only our group of 4 on the boat and our guide, Kuldeep, could not have been better. The scenery and wildlife were just wonderful; spotting eagles and kingfishers was just amazing. Visiting the home of a local family was a privilege, they showed us their livelihoods, took us…”

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Agra: Taj Mahal Vip Tickets with Guide & Backside Boat Ride - Taj Mahal VIP entry and a guide inside, not just around
Agra, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Taj Mahal & Agra Tours, Tickets, Tour Reviews, VIP

Agra: Taj Mahal Vip Tickets with Guide & Backside Boat Ride

6.Agra: Taj Mahal Vip Tickets with Guide & Backside Boat Ride

Taj Mahal VIP tickets with guide plus a Yamuna long-tail boat ride for sunset views, including private pickup and skip-the-line entry.

5.0

“Nous avons passé une visite très agréable grâce à notre guide Shafiq. Après la visite du Taj Mahal, il a su rapidement et très efficacement trouver une alternative à la balade en bateau, non réalisable, au profit de la découverte du Fort d'Agra. Ses commentaires ont été très instructifs et adaptés à notre besoin. Il…”

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Alleppey / Alappuzha Houseboat Day Cruise with Lunch: Cochin - Boarding day: what the 12-hour flow feels like
Cruises & Boat Tours, Kerala Backwater Cruises, Kochi, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews

Alleppey / Alappuzha Houseboat Day Cruise with Lunch: Cochin

7.Alleppey / Alappuzha Houseboat Day Cruise with Lunch: Cochin

Cochin to Alappuzha houseboat day cruise with lunch, backwater village views, guided stops, and hotel or airport pickup.

5.0

“We took the Alleppey Houseboat Day Cruise from Cochin and it was amazing! The boat was clean and nice, and the staff was friendly. We saw beautiful views of the backwaters, villages, and birds. The lunch on the boat was delicious and traditional. We also got to see how people live in the villages, which…”

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