Overview
When your cruise ship docks at Kochi , make the most of your time with a Kerala houseboat and Fort Kochi shore excursion. Board a traditional houseboat on Kerala’s backwaters, and savor an onboard buffet lunch as you sail by palm groves, villages, and fields.
Afterward, tour colonial-era Fort Kochi, seeing the Chinese nets, St. Francis Church, and more. Round-trip coach transport with port transfers included.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach
Lunch
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
• You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
What to expect
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Kochi (Cochin)
7 hours
When your cruise ship is in port in Kochi , meet your guide at the port side. Then, travel by comfortable, air-conditioned coach through Kerala’s countryside to Alleppey (Alappuzha), the main gateway to the area’s inland rivers and canals. After roughly an hour and 45 minutes on the road, arrive at a waterway where your charming wooden-and-bamboo houseboat awaits. Step aboard the traditionally built craft, find a spot on deck, and drink in the scenery as you cruise the placid waters past paddy fields, coconut groves, and rustic villages. Savor a delicious Keralan buffet lunch as you sail, enjoying dishes like fish, chicken, vegetables, and rice against the rolling backdrop of greenery and return to Kochi for a tour of Fort Kochi, the city’s waterfront colonial-era quarter. View the Chinese nets as you discover their exotic history, and admire St. Francis Church, India’s oldest European church, and Santa Cruz Basilica Your shore excursion then finishes with a port drop-off at about 4 pm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
FAQs about Cochin shore excursions
Can I cancel Cochin shore excursions for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Port pickup and drop-off
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Muziris Heritage - Day Tours
