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15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In South India

South India’s best days out.

The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in South India, gathered on one page. What each one is really like on the day, how long it runs, what it costs and who you book it through.

15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In South India

Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch - Boarding the traditional country boat: what the craft feels like
Cruises & Boat Tours, Kerala Backwater & Houseboat Cruises, Kochi, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews

Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch

1.Cochin: Backwater Village Eco Boat Cruise with Lunch

Cochin backwaters eco cruise on a motorless country boat, coconut weaving stop, and banana-leaf veg lunch from Fort Kochi, half-day.

Most Popular 4.8

“We had a fabulous trip on the boat along the backwaters. It was so tranquil and peaceful, with only the noise of the birds and the dipping of the poles into the water. It was great to be able to switch off and soak up nature. Our guide was lovely, very cheerful and knowledgeable about…”

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Full Day Backwater Village Punting Boat Cruise - Non-motorized punting in Kerala’s backwaters: calm water and easy photography
Cruises & Boat Tours, Full-Day, Kerala Backwater & Houseboat Cruises, Kochi, Tour Reviews

Full Day Backwater Village Punting Boat Cruise

2.Full Day Backwater Village Punting Boat Cruise

A calm punting cruise through Kerala backwaters from Kochi to Vaikom, with banana-leaf vegetarian lunch, tea, crafts, and canoe canals.

5.0

“I had a great day with lots of nature, activities, food, all well packed and very well organised. I would like to specially mention our tour guide, Meera who took exceptional care for me due to my age and was very helpful.”

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Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour With Pickup From Cruise Ships - Why the Tuk-Tuk Matters on Kochi’s Streets
Cochin Cruise Shore Excursions, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kochi, Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships

3.Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships

Kochi cruise-shore tuk-tuk tour with pickup, mobile tickets, and a 3–4 hour loop through Fort Kochi’s icons and culture.

5.0

“Our tuk tuk ride in Cochin was excellent, our driver and guide Haneef was brilliant. He couldn't do enough for us and took us to some amazing places. He was in contact with us from the day we booked until our pickup at Cochin cruise terminal”

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Kochi Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour with Cruise Ship Pickup - The Real Shape of the 4–5 Hour Tour
Cochin Cruise Shore Excursions, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kochi, Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Kochi Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour with Cruise Ship Pickup

4.Kochi Tuk-Tuk Sightseeing Tour with Cruise Ship Pickup

Private Kochi tuk-tuk tour from the cruise terminal with Chinese nets, churches, synagogues, temples, palace and spice market.

5.0

“Picked us up right on time and showed us everything we could want. Spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable. Overall a very good experience, great value and highly recommended”

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Kochi Tuk-Tuk Private Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships - Your $11 Value: What’s Included (and What You’ll Still Pay For)
Cochin Cruise Shore Excursions, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kochi, Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Kochi Tuk-Tuk Private Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships

5.Kochi Tuk-Tuk Private Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships

Private Kochi tuk-tuk shore tour with cruise pickup, Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi churches, spice market, and more for $11.

5.0

“Samier gave us a very thorough tour of Kochi. He's been driving for 25 years and he was very knowledgeable about the area. Samier was very prompt, waiting at the pier as we departed the cruise ship. He was in contact the day before our arrival to make final meeting arrangements.”

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Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships - Dock pickup and the 4-hour timing you should plan around
Cochin Cruise Shore Excursions, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kochi, Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships

Tuk Tuk Kochi Tours with pickup from Cruise Ship - The 4–5 Hour Route: From Nets to Synagogues
Cochin Cruise Shore Excursions, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kochi, Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Tuk Tuk Kochi Tours with pickup from Cruise Ship

Half Day Village Backwater Eco Country Boat Cruise :Group Tour from Fort Cochin - Fort Cochin pickup and getting to Vaikom without stress
Cruises & Boat Tours, Fort Kochi & Mattancherry Tours, Kerala Backwater & Houseboat Cruises, Kochi, Tour Reviews, Tours

Half Day Village Backwater Eco Country Boat Cruise :Group Tour from Fort Cochin

8.Half Day Village Backwater Eco Country Boat Cruise :Group Tour from Fort Cochin

Half-day no-motor backwater cruise from Fort Cochin to Vaikom with a village visit and vegetarian lunch, plus round-trip transfers.

4.5

“If you’re tight on time and want to spend a cultural, relaxed day in Kerala, this is the way to do it! Pick up details are simple, staff are friendly and welcoming and most of all, knowledgeable. The back water boat ride was super relaxing and the lunch was so authentic. Top experience!”

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Exclusive Kochi Tuk Tuk Tour Including Pickup from Cruise Ships - Stop by stop: Chinese fishing nets to the dhobi laundry
Cochin Cruise Shore Excursions, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kochi, Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Exclusive Kochi Tuk Tuk Tour Including Pickup from Cruise Ships

9.Exclusive Kochi Tuk Tuk Tour Including Pickup from Cruise Ships

Private Kochi tuk-tuk shore tour with cruise pickup. Fort Kochi highlights, photos, and key entry stops over 4–5 hours.

5.0

“Our driver, Najeeb was right at the gates of the cruise terminal to pick us up. He was a fantastic driver in the busy traffic. We felt safe and comfortable in the tuk tuk. He drove us to the places we wanted and made some recommendations. If Read more”

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Private Guided Kochi Tuk tuk Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships - Price and Value: What $30 Buys You Here
Cochin Cruise Shore Excursions, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Kochi, Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Private Guided Kochi Tuk tuk Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships

10.Private Guided Kochi Tuk tuk Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships

Private Kochi tuk-tuk tour with cruise pickup for Chinese fishing nets, churches, Dutch cemetery, spice stops, and synagogues in 4–5 hours.

4.5

“We really enjoyed our tuk tuk guided tour of Kochi.Our drivers Azad,Aslam and Prasad were excellent and looked after us very well.We were met outside the port terminal and taken to the city’s key landmarks including the Chinese fishing nets,lRead more”

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Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships - Dock pickup and the 4-hour timing you should plan around
Cochin Cruise Shore Excursions, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kochi, Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships

11.Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships

Cruise-ship pickup tuk-tuk tour of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with nets, churches, cemeteries, temples, spice market, and photo stops.

5.0

“Excellent. Thoroughly recommend. Shaiju and Shuhaib were fabulous. They turned up on time and were so polite and knowledgeable. They offered to take photos of us were very informative and good drivers (very important) We needed to Read more”

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Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships - Dock pickup and the 4-hour timing you should plan around
Cochin Cruise Shore Excursions, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kochi, Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour With Pickup From Cruise Ships

Kochi PARADISE Tuk-tuk tour with Pickup from the Cruise Ships - Price and value: how $13.42 adds up on the ground
Cochin Cruise Shore Excursions, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kochi, Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Kochi PARADISE Tuk-tuk tour with Pickup from the Cruise Ships

13.Kochi PARADISE Tuk-tuk tour with Pickup from the Cruise Ships

Private tuk-tuk tour from Kochi cruise port with port pickup, key Fort Kochi sights, included entry tickets, and bottled water.

5.0

“Had a great day with Kebi and his Tuk Tuk! He met us at the port terminal and took us on a guided tour of the old city. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and he took us to many interesting places, a favourite being the fishing nets and fish market. It was very hot…”

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Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour with Pickup From Cruise Ships - Dock pickup and the 4-hour timing you should plan around
Cochin Cruise Shore Excursions, Cruises & Boat Tours, Kochi, Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour With Pickup From Cruise Ships

14.Kochi Tuk-Tuk Tour With Pickup From Cruise Ships

Cruise-ship friendly Kochi tuk-tuk tour with port pickup, photo help, and Fort Kochi highlights from Chinese Fishing Nets to Jew Town.

5.0

“We were with Jalish bhai and he was very good. He even helped us find a cheap place to do our laundry and was on time. His auto rickshaw was so clean and he took us everywhere. We felt safe with him and he was very polite.”

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Sunrise Cruise with Village Life and Local Food - Getting out onto the canals: what the canoe time feels like
Cruises & Boat Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Kochi, Morning, Tour Reviews, Village Life & Countryside Tours

Sunrise Cruise with Village Life and Local Food

15.Sunrise Cruise with Village Life and Local Food

Sunrise canoe cruise near Kochi with Kerala breakfast and village life views on calm backwaters.

5.0

“It became a very important India in me. We had the best chai of our lives and were treated to the freshest palm wine ever. I was also surprised by the art of making strings out of coconut fiber. The food after the cruise was also very good! Read moreAuto-translated”

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