Shikara Boats in Alleppey Kerala

Shikara boat tour packages Alleppey

Ostrich Cruiselines – Best Shikara Boat tours in Alleppey

Roof covered traditional motorized canoe, with all 4 sides open for sightseeing. Having a seating capacity of four to twelve people. Cool breeze from all sides makes, a shikara relax able even in the afternoon. It has a very comfortable and luxurious seating arrangement. In fact it is a miniature form of houseboat. As it is small in size, it can cruise through small canals where you can watch people living in the backwater villages.

Why Shikara than a houseboat?

While houseboats offer a luxurious cruise, Shikkaras provide a more intimate and immersive backwater experience.

More Affordable
Local Experience
Flexible Rides
Access to Narrow Canals

Alleppey Shikara Boat Packages

Day cruise shikara boat ride

Perfect for those who want to explore the backwaters during daylight hours. Glide through narrow canals, witness everyday village life, and soak in the lush green surroundings. Available in 2–4 hour durations.

Sunrise shikara cruise

Begin your day with calm waters and golden skies. Our early morning cruise offers a serene experience as the backwaters slowly wake up, with the sounds of nature and local activity gently coming to life.

Lunch Cruise Shikara in Alleppey

Combine sightseeing with a taste of Kerala! Enjoy a scenic ride through the backwaters followed by or accompanied by a delicious traditional Kerala lunch prepared fresh — ideal for couples, families, or small groups.

Sunset shikara cruise

A romantic and peaceful way to end your day. Watch the sun dip below the horizon as the sky turns shades of orange and pink, all while gently cruising through palm-lined canals and quiet backwaters.

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Motor boat

Boats which are totally different from houseboat. It is widely being used for sightseeing and transportation from one place to another, for tourists who have limited time to explore the backwaters, a motor boat is an ideal pick. Available in different passenger capacity, the boats can be chartered exclusively. Half an hour journey by speedboat to the nearby island of Pathiramanal will reveal the range of rare migratory birds that fly from various parts of the world.

Canoeing

These boats are a natural beauty. A rare experience for many, floating in a typical traditional country craft which is built in Artocarpus wood (Anjili in Malayalam). The boat is about 32 feet long and 3.9 feet wide, with a seating capacity of 4 people, you get a chance to move through the narrow areas of the backwaters. Which are not possible on a houseboat. You can try your rowing skills too.

Kayaking

Kayaking is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle. The Kerala backwaters are a vast network of interconnected canals, rivers, lakes and inlets, with navigable waterways spanning 900 kilometers. you will navigate these waterways on an inflatable kayaks, led by a local guide, experience the beauty of the canals that are otherwise inaccessible by larger boats.

Speed boat

For those who want to experience the thrill of speed over the water and at the same time enjoy the beauty of backwaters, speed boat is the best method to travel. This is also the best method for travellers, who have limited time to explore. We arrange speed boats from Alappuzha on hourly basis, which is ideal for tourist to take a round trip to Alappuzha through the enchanting backwaters. This is suitable for small groups, ranging from two to four.

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