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What a Kerala houseboat day actually costs, broken down
The headline price and the actual price are usually two different numbers. Here's why.
ETEditorial TeamDestination specialists6 Jul 20266 min read
A one-night houseboat booking in Alleppey typically quotes a per-boat rate, not per-person — which matters if you're travelling as a couple versus a group of six.
What's usually included
Meals, a private cabin, and the crew are standard. What's often not included: alcohol, AC surcharge in peak summer, and transfers to and from the boat jetty.
Where the real cost differences come from
The gap between a basic and a premium houseboat is mostly about cabin count and deck space — the route and the food are nearly identical.
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