The backwaters of Kerala are a living artwork to imagine traditions, art, and heritage, and Exotica Cruises provides a luxury houseboat Alleppey trip to explore this rich cultural essence. Drifting through the serene waters will not only allow you to explore nature but also to become a part of the vibrant life that thrives around it.
Traditional Architecture Meets Modern Comfort
We also have a fleet of traditional kettuvallams or wooden boats tied together with coir ropes. Not a single nail is used in their construction; these boats were originally used to transport rice and have become beautiful floating homes. Exotica Cruises honors the integrity of this architecture while emphasizing comfort and style. Every curve and material in our houseboats tells a story of Kerala's past, smoothly blended with modern design. This is what makes a super luxury houseboat Alleppey experience luxurious and meaningful. From wooden furnishings carved by local artisans to coir mats and thatched roofs, every element pays tribute to the cultural craftsmanship of the region.
A Cultural Glimpse of Life Along the Backwaters
As you move through this unfolding journey, you will travel through sleepy villages, rice paddy fields, and boathouses of coir palm makers. You will see fishermen casting their nets, women weaving coconut leaves, and children waving as you pass by. All of this is real life, as it unfolds right outside your window. Our teammates will help guests share these experiences. We can arrange village walking tours that will take you to toddy shops and local temples and share cultural experiences such as coir palm weaving classes. It's a cultural experience, at your leisure, from your floating home. Whether it's a Kathakali dance or traditional flute music on board, our guests frequently tell us these experiences are what differentiate their vacation into a life experience. This immersion is a key differentiator of this ultra luxury houseboat experience in Alleppey, and an experience we can offer you through time and tradition.
Cuisine as Culture: A Journey of Flavors
Kerala's cuisine embodies the culture and landscape of Kerala. Kerala cuisine includes spices, coconut, rice, and fresh fish. The chefs on board will prepare a menu you designed based on authentic Kerala food preparation using traditional recipes from the homes of families in Alleppey. Dishes such as Karimeen Pollichathu (pearl spot fish in a banana leaf parcel), appam, and stew, all prepared on board, are their own Kerala dishes. Another optional add-on to your cruise package: we can include cookery demonstrations or local food tastings.
A houseboat journey with Exotica Cruises is a total cultural immersion in the cultural heart of Kerala. Every sunrise on the water and the bell of a temple in the distance offer a connection to this beautiful land. Our ultra luxury houseboat in Alleppey offers more than leisure; it provides a cultural connection. With a super luxury houseboat charter, you choose immersion by taking part in the beauty of Kerala's traditions, myths, and way of life in style and comfort not available anywhere else.