Kerala Houseboat

Kerala Houseboat
Kerala Houseboat @Boatsandrides

Saturday 14 November 2015

Things to remember during your Houseboat Trip


You are in a houseboat; it is a traditional concept with limited facilities and resources.
For overnight bookings, the check in time is 11:30 AM and check out time is at 08:30 AM on the following day. Day Cruise, check in time is 11:30 AM and check out time is 5:30 PM the same day.
The Food and beverage service on the houseboat is only up to 10:30 PM.
Guests are not permitted to remain or sleep outside the rooms after 10:30 PM.
Boat will be halted for one hour only during lunch break.
As per the Government rule, the time allotted for fishing is from 5:30 PM to 07:30 AM. During that time, the houseboat will be anchored and will resume the journey at 08:00 AM.
The distance we cover is about 20-30 kms and the place of the night halt will be decided by the captain according to the weather and climate.
Food in the houseboat is prepared in traditional kerala style.The cruise includes Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast and tea/cofee with snacks.
The staff (The captain, the chef and engine driver ) selected from the backwaters villages are always ready for your service.
Do not jump into the water from the houseboat.
Do not cause noise disturbance to the villagers during night halt.
Do not throw garbage into the water. Use the bins provided in the boat. Don�t use foul language while on the boat.
Wear modest attire while hanging around in the villages during the cruise.
Always co-operate with the crew and obey their suggestions

Please refer http://www.boatsandrides.com/cruise.html