Kollam Backwaters Tour

Backwaters Tours: Kollam is one of the principal centres in Kerala for enjoyment of the backwaters. The District Tourism Promotion Council and ATDC operate a number of cruises and holiday packages from the city. Kollam -Alappuzha boat cruise departs every day at 1030 hrs from the boat jetty near the Central Bus Station. The Aditya can take up to 150 passengers and has facilities for seating on the upper deck.

Houseboats for breathtaking experience on backwaters: District Tourism Promotion Council maintains the following boats for the use of tourists.

Luxury Houseboat: The 67ft long boat consists of two well-furnished bedrooms sitting cabin, kitchen block and balcony for angling.

Ashtamudi: A luxury backwater cruiser seating capacity 50 persons, conference hall for 100 and dinning hall for 50.

Vatsala: Luxury boat seating capacity 60

Yathrika: 12 seater safari boat

Neerja and Neelima: Arrow speed boats to seat 4

Jala Subhiksha: 89 ft long, 52 seater floating restaurant located at water column.

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Houseboat Cruises organized by District Tourism Promotion Council: Enjoy houseboat cruises .Following packages are available.

Economy Packages:
Round trip Cruise: It covers Islands in Ashtamudi backwaters.
Overnight Cruise: From 6 pm-6am (next day)
Star night Cruise: From 5 pm-7.30 am (next day)
Majestic Cruise and Resort stay: From 10 am-9.30 am next day cruise in houseboat, night stay in AC suite in Ashtamudi Backwater Resort.
Elegant Cruise And Resort stay: From 10 am-9.30 am, day cruise in houseboat, night stay in Palm Lagoon Back water Resort in natural cottage and special seafood cruise.