Kochi

From Cochin Port: Backwaters by Houseboat & Chinese Nets

Kochi, India
From Cochin Port Backwaters by Houseboat and Chinese Nets
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 7 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Make the most of a day in Kochi with a shore excursion to the Kerala Backwaters, with time to admire Kochi’s Chinese fishing nets, too. You’ll be met at the cruise port so there’s no need to try to navigate an unfamiliar place. Spend the day cruising around the peaceful, palm-fringed backwaters around Alappuzha and enjoy a tasty local lunch on board your boat.
  • An easy way to experience some of Kerala’s highlights
  • Round-trip transfers from the cruise pier are included
  • Lunch and bottled water will be provided
  • This tour is especially designed for cruise-ship passengers

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick Up /Drop from Ship Pier
  • Backwater Cruise on Houseboat
  • Bottled water
  • Local English Speaking Guide
  • Only Tea /Coffee Snacks (For 13.45 Houseboat Tour Departure)
  • Tips & Gratitude

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

  • Samudrika Cochin International Cruise Terminal
    X786+JCR, Indira Gandhi Rd, Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala 682009, India

Pickup details

Pick-up from the cruise ships terminal /Pier at Cochin Port. The guide/staff will be holding a "VIATOR" sign board and a blue umbrella.

What To Expect

Carnival Tours & Travels (Pass By)

Chinese Fishing Nets

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kerala Backwaters

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Note: staff/guide will be waiting at ships berth/pier holding "VIATOR"sign board with "BLUE UMBRELLA"
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
Operated by Carnival Tours Kochi

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Wen_P
Beautiful scenery in Kerala, India. The tour guides were able to talk about Indian’s history and culture along the way to the backwater pier. I really enjoyed the learning experience. We also saw the lives of people along the area and loved the cooking on the boat. Excellent trip to take while in Cochin.

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Worst tour ever
Anonymous, May 2024
Worst tour.Old dilapidated van with no suspension and driver going too fast and hitting potholes and uneven roadways under construction for miles. We were constantly jerked about. We cancelled last stop as we couldn’t sit in the van any longer. We spent 4 hrs in the van and it was terrible. Viator should provide better tour operators.
Beautiful and Calm Scenery
Wen_P, Feb 2024
Beautiful scenery in Kerala, India. The tour guides were able to talk about Indian’s history and culture along the way to the backwater pier. I really enjoyed the learning experience. We also saw the lives of people along the area and loved the cooking on the boat. Excellent trip to take while in Cochin.
Excellent trip
Christopher_N, Feb 2024
Excellent day and service. Good food excellent staff excellent value for money. Returned to the ship on time as promised
Worth a try for a serene morning on the water
Michael_S, Feb 2024
Friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to understand guides. Speakers on the bus in need of repair so it was a bit painful on the ears to hear their informative narration, which is why I docked 1 star. The houseboat experience was lovely. It’s about 2 hours each way to get there, so prepare for a long bus ride. Houseboat experience very serene. Not a thrilling or super fun shore excursion but it was an interesting experience and I’m glad we did it.
Okay
Kim_M, Feb 2024
A great experience. But a lot of driving. Tea and coffee was supposed to be included with this package but was not served.
Mainly good, but spoilt somewhat by length of coach journeys
stephen_f, Dec 2023
The coach journeys to and back from the embarkation point - they were too long, and the coach could not return because of a mechanical issue and a replacement had to be arranged, leading to anxiety that we might not get back to the cruise port on time
Great trip. Long journey but worth it
Lorraine_H, Nov 2023
The lunch on the houseboat was fabulous. Such a lovely setting and freshly prepared Keralan food. The journey to the houseboats was approx 2 hours each way. Our visit to the fishing nets was short but interesting.
A different sort of cruise shore excursion
Martin_B, Dec 2019
It was easy to find our guide at the port entrance. We were taken to the Chinese nets first because they only operate at high tide. Our guides explained the fishing nets and organised for those who were interested to have a go at raising the net. The trip to the houseboat pier takes between 1.5 and 2 hours. We had some explanation of the history of the area on the way there. There were 27 people on our tour and we were divided into two groups on two houseboats. There was plenty of room and seating. We were out on the backwaters for just under two hours. It was very interesting to see life along the backwaters. Lunch was served on board: rice, vegetables, a chicken curry and delicious fried whole fish. Plenty of food for all, but you eat with the plate on your lap, which worked OK. The trip back to port (again 1.5 to 2 hours) provided an opportunity for many to snooze. Those at the front could ask questions of the guides. It was a pity they didn't move around the bus. However, it was a highlight of my cruise and a different sort of shore excursion..
Response from Host, Dec 2019
Dear Sir, Thanks for the Good review about us on Viator . Happy to know that you had a great tour and satisfied with our services Looking Forward to serve you many more times in mere future Regards Team Carnival
Fantastic day
Michael_R, Dec 2019
It's a MUST if you want to see what life is really like in this part of India. Great guide and driver (how does he do it?) Air Conditioned mini bus from the cruise terminal. The journey took over an hour and a half on busy roads and populated villages but what an experience. Stopped to see an elephant at a Buddhist temple and then boarded the House boat with two other couples. Amazing two hours on the river seeing wildlife, countryside and people washing and bathing. Lovely local dishes served for lunch before setting off for the journey back calling at Cochin Fort area and the Chinese fishing nets. It's a must do and big thanks to the guide Ram ? driver, boat crew and Viator for a fabulous day.
Response from Host, Dec 2019
Dear Sir, Thanks for the excellent review about us on VIATOR Happy to know that you had a great tour and satisfied with our services Looking Forward to serve you many more times in mere future Regards Team Carnival

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