Sail through Kerala's famous backwaters aboard a traditional Waterbird houseboat at Alleppey. Wake up to the sound of water, savour fresh local cuisine cooked on board, and witness life on the water like nowhere else — a must-do experience for every Kerala traveller.
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Aboard your houseboat — noon check-in to a slow 9 AM farewell.
Waterbird Resorts & Holidays is based in Punnapra, Alappuzha, offering Kerala backwater journeys across Vembanad Lake — a fleet of traditional kettuvallam houseboats, shikara boats and speed boats, along with the Devagiri Island Resort.
Every houseboat carries a three-member crew — a chef, a driver and a cabin assistant — with meals cooked fresh on board. It is, simply, a miracle journey with delicious food.
— Waterbird Resorts & Holidays, Punnapra
From an unhurried overnight on a floating villa to a wind-in-your-hair dash across the lake — choose your craft.
Fully-furnished bedrooms with private balcony, sundeck & A/C at bedtime. A slow-cooked feast and a night moored under the stars.
Open canopied boats for exploring the narrow backwater canals that the larger houseboats can't reach.
For short and long-distance rides across the lake — the quick way to take in the backwaters.
From a romantic single-bedroom retreat to a five-bedroom cruiser for the whole family — 95 to 107 feet of teak, cane and comfort.
Ideal for couples & honeymooners. Sundeck, private balcony, ensuite.
👤 Up to 2 guestsGreat for a small family or two couples travelling together.
👤 Up to 4 guestsSpace to spread out with a shared lounge and dining sundeck.
👤 Up to 6 guestsOur grand cruiser — 107 ft of luxury for groups & celebrations.
👤 Up to 10 guestsMeals are cooked fresh on board and included in full. Here's exactly what's on the table for our two signature cruises.
Multi-day Kerala holidays built around Waterbird's houseboats and Devagiri Island Resort. Durations are shown below — the day-by-day plan is tailored to you on enquiry.
A short Kerala escape built around the backwaters.
A week-long Kerala journey, planned around your dates.
Our most relaxed, unhurried Kerala tour, over eight days.
The Venice of the East — a shimmering maze of palm-fringed backwaters where kettuvallam houseboats drift past emerald paddy fields and unhurried village life on the water.
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When the cruise ends, step ashore at Waterbird's Devagiri Island Resort — a peaceful retreat set on Vembanad Lake, surrounded by the backwaters on every side.
Kettuvallam houseboats, shikara boats and speed boats on Vembanad Lake.
Traditional Kerala meals with local fish, cooked fresh on board.
A chef, a driver and a cabin assistant on every houseboat.
Air-conditioning in the bedrooms from 9 PM to 6 AM.
Sunset over Vembanad
Palm-lined canals
Fresh catch
Shikara mornings
A miracle journey with delicious food
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