One hour on the water
Enjoy a one-hour backwater cruise.
Backwater Cruise in Kochi
Spend an hour on Kochi's inland waterways. Choose a date and available start time for the on-demand Backwater Cruise. We allocate a boat from our backwater fleet, including Classic Dreams, Classic Cruiser and Classic Dancer, for your outing.
- on Kochi’s backwaters
- 1 hour
- boarding in Kochi
- Marine Drive
- boat allocated for your trip
- Shared ride
- fare from, per adult
- ₹150
Before you choose
What to expect
Spend an hour on Kochi's inland waterways. Choose a date and available start time for the on-demand Backwater Cruise. We allocate a boat from our backwater fleet, including Classic Dreams, Classic Cruiser and Classic Dancer, for your outing.
Take in the waterways, talk with the people beside you and watch the city from the boat. This one-hour outing fits between other stops around Marine Drive.
Bring family or friends for a short shared trip, or choose a time that suits a visit to Kochi. If you want the boat just for your group, ask us about a private backwater charter instead.
- 1 hour
- Marine Drive, Kochi
- Boat allocated when you book
- Follow the crew’s boarding instructions
Highlights
Choose a time
Pick an available start time when you book.
Kochi's inland waterways
Cruise the backwaters and see the city from the boat.
Shared places
We allocate a boat from our backwater fleet for the hourly trip.
A group option
Ask about a separate charter if your party would like the boat to itself.
From arrival to return
A typical sailing
- 1Choose a timePick a date and available start time for your hour on the water.
- 2Reach the boarding pointCome to the location on your confirmation by its reporting time.
- 3Meet the crewShow your confirmation and follow our crew's instructions for boarding.
- 4Cruise the backwatersSpend an hour looking out over Kochi's inland waterways.
- 5ReturnPlan the rest of your day around your booked hour.
Your kind of outing
Who it suits
- FamiliesShare a short ride that leaves room for other plans in Kochi.
- CouplesChoose an hour on the quieter inland waterways together.
- VisitorsFit a water outing into a day that also includes the city.
- GroupsBook shared places or ask about a boat reserved for your party.
Before you go
Good to know
- BoardingOur backwater cruises depart from Marine Drive, Kochi; use the boarding point on your confirmation.
- ArrivalThe hourly cruise lasts one hour and lets you choose an available start time.
- BookingArrive by the reporting time on your confirmation.
- GuestsWe allocate the boat from our backwater fleet, so booking a time does not reserve a named vessel.
- FoodChildren pay the child fare; infants travel free and count as guests for safety.
- IdentificationWeather, tides and safety instructions can change the route or timing.
What you get
Your backwater cruise
- Duration
- 60 minutes on the water
- The boat
- A backwater boat, assigned when you book (Classic Dreams, Classic Cruiser, Classic Dancer Non A/C)
- Where you sail
- Along the Kochi backwaters, out and back from Marine Drive.
- Includes
- Life jackets for every guest
- Price
- ₹150 adult, ₹100 child
- Infants
- Travel free
Book
Ready to book?
Choose your preferred start time after entering your contact details in the booking flow.
Choose your preferred date and start time in the booking flow after entering your contact details.
Use your confirmation for the exact boarding point and reporting time.
Book a backwater cruise
from ₹150 per adult
Book nowAdd your name and mobile number, then choose your date and time and see the seats available.
The fleet
The Backwater Cruise fleet
Classic Dreams
Backwater Cruise · Up to 96 guests
Classic Dreams is one of our backwater boats. You can join a shared one-hour cruise aboard a boat we allocate from the fleet, or ask about reserving Classic Dreams for your group.
from ₹7,500 /1 hour
Classic Cruiser
Backwater Cruise · Up to 56 guests
Classic Cruiser is a backwater boat in our Kochi fleet. Join a shared one-hour backwater cruise aboard a boat we allocate, or ask us about exclusive hire of Classic Cruiser.
Charter on request
Classic Dancer Non A/C
Backwater Cruise · Up to 44 guests
Classic Dancer Non A/C is one of our backwater boats, separate from Classic Dancer A/C. Ask us about its layout and whether it suits your group.
from ₹45,000 /1 hour
Classic Dancer A/C
Backwater Cruise · Up to 44 guests
Classic Dancer A/C is a backwater boat available for exclusive outings. It is separate from Classic Dancer Non A/C; ask us about its layout when choosing a vessel.
from ₹7,500 /1 hour
Occasions
Great for these occasions
- Family get-togetherBring different generations of your family together on the water.Read more
- Friends' groupMeet your friends on the water for an easy Kochi group outing.Read more
- Senior citizens' outingPlan a comfortable daytime outing for older relatives and friends.Read more
- Tourist groups and tour operatorsPlan a group harbour outing for visitors, with bookings that suit your itinerary.Read more
- Birthday party on the waterGather your favourite people for a birthday shaped by the harbour light.Read more
- Monsoon cruiseSee Kochi’s waterways in the rainy season from a covered deck.Read more
Guests
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Questions
Backwater Cruise FAQ
A few answers to help you choose and get ready for your outing.
Still have a question?
Call us and our Kochi team will help you plan.
Is this a fixed departure like a sunset cruise?
No. Choose an available date and start time for your one-hour outing.
How long is the hourly trip?
You will be on the water for one hour. Give yourself time to reach the boarding point and check in before your reporting time.
Can I choose Classic Dreams?
We allocate a boat from our backwater fleet for shared trips. Ask about a private charter if you want a particular vessel.
Can a large family book together?
Choose the number of adults and children for an available time. If you need the whole boat, send us your group size for a charter enquiry.
Where should we arrive?
Set out for Marine Drive, Kochi, and use your confirmation for the exact boarding point and reporting time.
Will the boat travel to another town?
This is a one-hour cruise through Kochi's backwaters, not a transfer to another destination.
What does "every hour" mean?
You choose any start time inside the operating window on any day. Seats are shared across the backwater boats, so there is no fixed timetable to fit around.
How long is the cruise?
One hour on the water. Boarding starts 15 minutes before your sailing time.
What if I am late?
Boats sail at the booked time. Bookings close 30 minutes before boarding, so plan to arrive early.
Can a group book together?
Yes, choose the number of guests when you book. For a whole boat to yourselves, ask about a private charter.
Not sure which one to pick?
Tell us your group and the occasion and we will suggest a cruise, or quote a private charter.