Cochin City or Backwater Shore Excursions from Cruise Terminal
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This group tour is specially designed for cruise travelers who dock at Cochin Cruise Port. The itinerary is designed in such a way that it meets your ships arrival and departure time so that you have a worry-free Shore Excursion and we will ensure your timely return to the Cochin port for this activity.
Backwaters by Houseboat & Fishing Nets : Combo Tour Includes Backwater Cruise on Houseboat with Lunch on board and Fort cochin Chinese Nets Sightseeing
Shikara Canoe Cruise & Nets : Shikara -Motorized Covered Canoe Cruise & Chinese Nets with Keralan Lunch at Hotel
Glimpse of Cochin : Sightseeing Tour of Fort Cochin Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Dutch Palace ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue
Cochin as a local :Highlights of Cochin Group Old City Tour by Local Ferry ,Tuc-Tuc ,Local Bus and Foot .visiting Sightseeing Tour of Fort Cochin Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Dutch Palace ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, re-boarding time
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please note that this itinerary includes visit to a church and, therefore, modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees are recommended. No casual clothing such as jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers
Please note: staff/guide will be waiting at ships berth/pier holding "VIATOR" sign board with "BLUE UMBRELLA"
Tour Departure as per the time selected during the booking . Please report 5 mins before
Synagogue /Palace are closed on Friday /Saturdays and Jewish holidays
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kochi (Cochin)
Pick up /Drop from Cochin international cruise terminal Itinerary A :Backwaters by Houseboat & Fishing Nets : Combo Tour Includes Backwater Cruise on Houseboat with Lunch on board and Fort cochin Chinese Nets Sightseeing Itinerary B :Backwaters by Shikara Canoe & Fishing Nets : Combo Tour Includes Backwater Cruise on Shikara canoe with Pure Vegetarian Lunch at Hotel and Fort cochin Chinese Nets Sightseeing Itinerary C : Glimpse of Cochin :Sightseeing Tour of Fort Cochin Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Dutch Palace ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue Itinerary D : Cochin as a Local : Sightseeing tour by Walk,Local Ferry ,Local Bus and Tuc Tuc .Sightseeing Tour of Fort Cochin Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Dutch Palace ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue
Chinese Fishing Nets
Visit to Fishing Nets in Fort cochin (for all tours )
What‘s Included
Kochi Port pickup and drop-off
Tea/Coffee /Snacks (For Houseboat & Canoe Tour -Afternoon Cruise Only)
River Cruise (for Houseboat & Shikara Tour only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Buffet lunch (For Houseboat & Canoe Tour -Morning Cruise Only)
Drinks
Gratuities
Lunch/Snacks (For City tour)
Options
Shikara Canoe Cruise & Nets
Shikara -Motorized Covered Canoe Cruise & Chinese Nets with Keralan Lunch or Tea /Snacks
Duration: 6 hours
Keralan Lunch or Tea /Snacks: Lunch for Morning Cruise or Snacks for Afternoon Cruise
AC Transportation
Glimpse of Cochin(City Tour)
Duration: 4 hours
Itinerary C :Old City Tour: Group Tour of Fort Cochin/Mattancherry local sightseeing Tour.Departure as Per the Time selected during Booking.
Only Backwater Houseboat Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Only Backwater Houseboat Tour: Only Backwater Houseboat Tour with Lunch for Morning cruise and Tea /Snacks for Afternoon cruise - no visit to Chinese nets
Houseboat Cruise & Chinese Net
Itinerary A - Combo group tour :houseboat cruise with lunch and Chinese Fishing Nets ((Departure as per the time selected)
Duration: 7 hours
Lunch
Cochin as a Local (City Tour)
Duration: 4 hours
Tour by Ferry/TucTuc/Bus/walk: Highlights of Cochin Group Old City Tour by Local Ferry ,Tuc-Tuc ,Local Bus and Foot .
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful excursion!
Debi C,,Feb 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very happy we chose the canoe versus the houseboat. We were able to go down the small channels to see how the locals live. Very humbling and inspiring.
Backwater Boat Tour
933tonym,,Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The Backwater Boat trip was very good even if not quite the type of backwater that I had expected - Houseboats themselves were very good as were their staff and the Lunch provided - It was a long drive to get there over two and a half hours although coming back we seemed to take a quicker route and back to the port in plenty of time - The two Tour guides with us were also very good and informative
Fishing nets are a must see.
TamarTiger,,Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Well worth a visit. Cochin is a charming place. The fishing nets are a must see. You do have to barter with the tuk tuk drivers at the port, aim to pay no more than half of the first price. Bear in mind that the driver’s main aim will be to get you to shops that give him “commission “. Be firm if that’s not your idea of sightseeing. Like the rest of India, it is filthy, which is so sad in such a beautiful country.
Cochin tour
Lawrence H,,Dec 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00Nice tour. Nice overview of Kochin. Would have preferred less time in museum and more time exploring Jewtown area and time for some shopping
Wonderful Tour-Can’t say enough positive things.
Adventurekimberly,,Nov 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour could not have been better. Our guide was so professional, insightful, and knowledgeable. We learned so much about the geography and culture. The backwater tour was wonderful with an attentive crew. We enjoyed a lovely meal and the beautiful scenery. Although we were concerned about the distance From the port to the houseboat, the scenery made it worth the while. I highly recommend.
Backwater trip is more existing
sandy8581,,Apr 26, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was well arrange and gave us an interesting insights to life.the food was surprisely quite good
Definitely recommend
HayleyS,,Mar 5, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing trip, the guide was fantastic and the boat and food onboard was lovely. The two men on the boat who prepared our food were fantastic. The views are stunning and I definitely recommend. The travel time is long (1.5 hours there and just over 2 hours back due to traffic) however it was a comfortable journey in an air conditioned mini bus.
Houseboat extraordinaire
Jane M,,Mar 3, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris our guide was the best yet, the experience of being on the houseboat in Kerala was a highlight of our cruise. The boat and crew exceptional. If you have the chance to do this you should. Thank you
Chinese Fishing Nets
Rayne S,,Feb 22, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00A great tour, with a long bus ride to the House Boats, but once there and on board an excellent experience. Our tour guide Jude was very knowledgeable and was able to get us on one of the Chinese Fishing Nets.
Houseboat tour
STEPHEN P,,Feb 18, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00Terrific trip! Pick up at the cruise port was smooth and, after seeing the Chinese Fishing Nets, we proceeded to the house boats. Long ride, but we had a good driver. Boarded a smaller boat that took us to the house boat, where we settled in for a relaxing 2-hour ride in the canals around Kochi. The boat had two bedrooms, each with a king-size bed and ensuite bathroom. Very nice! The chef cooked up a nice lunch (included) with a variety of local dishes, including KFC, Kerala Fried Chicken. Our guide was very knowledgeable and easy to heard and understand. Well worth the price!
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