INDIA
India's classics.
The 15 best cruises & boat tours in India, gathered in one place. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Non-mechanized backwaters cruise from Fort Kochi, coconut coir village stop, and a hearty vegetarian banana-leaf lunch in Kerala.
“Great guide! Delicious lunch. Easy transportation.”
Kochi to Vaikom backwaters on a silent punting boat with banana-leaf vegetarian lunch, canoe ride, tea, and village crafts.
“It was an amazing experience from start to finish. The boat ride was peaceful and beautiful, the lunch was delicious, and the activities were thoughtfully planned. The people running the tour, and everyone working behind the scenes, were incRead more”
Cruise-ship friendly Kochi tuk-tuk tour with pickup, a private guide, and classic Fort Kochi sights plus working-city stops for $11.
“Navas met us at the cruise terminal. He was easy to find. He asked what we'd like to do and see and was very helpful. He listened to our wishes. We had a smashing tour with. He went above and beyond an even stopped at a florist store to finRead more”
Cruise-ship friendly Kochi tuk-tuk tour with Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi churches, Mattancherry Palace, Paradesi Synagogue, and spice market.
“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”
A private Kochi tuk-tuk shore excursion with cruise pickup, classic Fort Kochi sights, and flexible stops, for about 3–4 hours.
“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.”
Private Kochi tuk-tuk shore tour with cruise pickup. Fort Kochi churches, Dutch Cemetery, Chinese fishing nets, markets, palace and synagogue stops.
“Our driver was waiting for us as we got off the cruise ship. He was friendly and shared we would be on our way. The cost of this trip was well worth it. We got to see all of the places we wanted to and got a feel for the city. We did want to…”
Cruise-ship pickup tuk tuk tour in Kochi: Fort Kochi churches, Chinese fishing nets, Jew Town, spice market, and more in 4–5 hours.
“Our driver and guide Joseph was fantastic, he was very friendly and knowledgeable. He has lived his whole life in Kochi, so knew all the back roads and the ‘real’ Kochi to show us We saw a lot and learnt a lot. We would highly recommend this tour”
Half-day non-mechanized boat cruise through Kerala backwaters from Fort Cochin, with village canals and a filling vegetarian lunch.
“Great tour with Arya who’s not only a good guide but also a talented singer. The lunch spread was nice although I would’ve preferred to have non-veg options too.”
Kochi private tuk-tuk shore tour with cruise pickup: Fort Kochi sights, Chinese fishing nets, synagogues, spice market, and photo stops.
“A great Tuk Tuk tour with Siddique, he couldn’t do enough for us. Visited the hotspots as advertised, would highly recommend this tour.”
Private guided Kochi tuk-tuk tour with cruise pickup. See Chinese fishing nets, churches, palaces, synagogues, and spice spots.
“We had 2 tuk tuk driver/guides from Biju’s Travel in Cochin for around 5 hours. They were brilliant.They took us across the city to a wide variety of places including many different places of worship,museum,shopping streets,beach,Chinese fishiRead more”
Cruise-ship friendly Tuk-Tuk tour of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with guided stops, included admissions, coconut water, and easy pickup.
“Fantastic guide 👏 very informative and was not rushed. We ended up beening over our tome but that was ok. We had a fantastic time and always felt safe”
Cruise-ship pickup tuk-tuk ride through Fort Kochi’s nets, churches, synagogues, palaces, markets, and temples, with flexible local guiding.
“Fun. Personalized. Helpful. Our driver was really kind, knowledgeable and allowed us to decide what to do and where to go based on his suggestions.”
Private tuk-tuk shore excursion from Kochi Port with included admissions, Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi churches, markets, and more.
“The small alleys and hustling atmosphere are both enticing, exciting but scary, riding on this tuk-tuk tricycle.”
Private Mumbai sunrise or sunset sail for up to six from Gateway of India with balloons, music, drinks, sea views.
“This was done through a partner called Oyster Sailing, and the sail never actually started. We motored over to the boat, then mostly sat there waiting for the wind to pick up and after waiting for an hour we went back to the dock. The compaRead more”
Sunrise canoeing in Kerala backwaters near Kochi with village life, birds and lilies, plus Kerala breakfast, chai, and palm wine.
“A great start to the day with beautiful views and insight into local life and people. Our hosts were a joy to spend time with and there was a good balance of engagement but also letting us be in peace as we enjoyed the surroundings. BreaRead more”
