Inland Cruies

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1. Structure & Design

  • Traditional Name: Kettuvallam

  • Material:

    • Hull made of Anjili (wild jack) wood or teak

    • Roof made of bamboo poles and palm leaves (coir or thatched)

    • Fastened with coir ropes, not nails (traditional eco-friendly technique)

  • Length: Typically ranges from 60 ft to 100 ft

2. Accommodation Features

Houseboats are available in different types based on the number of bedrooms:

  • 1 Bedroom to 5+ Bedrooms

  • Attached bathrooms with Western-style toilets and shower

  • Living Area: Indoor or open deck with seating

  • Dining Area: Common space for meals (some have open-air dining)

  • Kitchen: Usually at the rear; crew prepares fresh meals onboard

3. Amenities

  • Air Conditioning:

    • Most modern boats offer AC in bedrooms (usually from 9 PM to 6 AM, unless full-time AC is specified)

  • Electricity: Powered by generators or inverters

  • Hot Water: Provided via geysers or solar water heaters

  • Television: Available in some boats (usually in living room or bedrooms)

  • Wi-Fi: Available on premium boats, but signal may vary

4. Safety & Crew

  • Life Jackets & Fire Extinguishers provided

  • Crew typically includes:

    • Captain (navigator)

    • Cook

    • Attendant/helper

5. Food & Dining

  • Freshly cooked Kerala-style meals included in packages:

    • Lunch: Rice, sambar, vegetable curry, fish fry (or veg alternative)

    • Tea & Snacks: Banana fritters, local tea

    • Dinner: Chapati/rice, chicken curry/veg option

    • Breakfast: Idli, dosa, appam, or bread & eggs

6. Cruise Timings

  • Check-in: Usually 12:00 PM

  • Check-out: 9:00 AM (next day)

  • Cruising typically from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM, then docked for the night due to government regulations

  • Next day cruise resumes around 7:30 AM for 1 hour before check-out

7. Types of Houseboats

  • Deluxe Houseboats: AC only during night, basic amenities

  • Premium Houseboats: Full-time AC, better interiors and food

  • Luxury Houseboats: Spacious, full-time AC, modern interiors, sometimes Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, etc.

  • Shikara Boats: Smaller boats for short day cruises (not for overnight stay)