Houseboats are ‘legends of lagoons'. Once used for carrying rice and spices from inland village to towns, they reflect Kerala's culture and traditions. The entire luggage was covered with bamboo and the boats were held together with coir knots only and hence the name ‘Kettuvallam' – ‘Boat with Knots'. The entire boat is constructed with ‘Anjili' wood.Only natural materials like bamboo, palm leaves, coir etc. is used for boat building reflecting Kerala's unique style of architecture.

When bridge and roads were constructed across lagoons, houseboats gradually disappeared from scene. Today, the houseboats are back with all the creature comforts of a luxury home- well furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, passages, kitchen and balcony

Majority of the house boats are air-conditioned and powered by engine. The truly magical about a houseboat ride is that you are in the midst of the lush greenery of otherwise inaccessible inland villages of Kerala, while you float. Also you can experience the pulse and innocence of village life.

A wide selection of beautiful canal ways is available for the cruise. The palm fringed earthen banks; mirror still lagoons and the picturesque beauty will never let you say ‘bye' to ‘Venice of the East'.

All kinds of delicacies including seafoods, prawns and various indigenous varieties are served at your taste. Provision for Panchakarma, Ayurveda and Body Massage are also available in some houseboats.