For 6 people you need a 3-bedroom houseboat, and it is priced per boat, not per person. Expect Rs 18,000 to Rs 21,000 for one night in Deluxe, Rs 26,000 to Rs 27,000 in Premium and Rs 36,000 to Rs 42,000 in Luxury, with lunch, dinner and breakfast included. Split six ways, that is Rs 3,000 to Rs 7,000 a head, cheaper per person than a couple boat.
Last updated: October 2026
Houseboats in Alleppey are sold by the boat. A group of 6 fits a 3-bedroom boat at double occupancy per room, and two large operator tariff lists checked in October 2026 put the overnight price, for the standard 12 noon to 9 am cruise, in this range:
| 3-bedroom boat for 6 | Per night | Per person, split 6 ways |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe | Rs 18,000 to Rs 21,000 | Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,500 |
| Premium | Rs 26,000 to Rs 27,000 | Rs 4,333 to Rs 4,500 |
| Luxury | Rs 36,000 to Rs 42,000 | Rs 6,000 to Rs 7,000 |
The spread inside each row is real, not a rounding trick. One operator lists a 3-bedroom Deluxe boat at Rs 18,000 and another lists Rs 21,000 for the same size and class, and a third lists Rs 20,000. Treat the lower figure as a starting price for a quiet weekday and the upper figure as a more realistic planning number, then confirm the exact boat and date before you pay. For how the same pricing works for two people, see our guide to the houseboat cost for 1 night for 2 people.
A couple in a 1-bedroom Deluxe boat pays Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,500 for the night, which is Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,250 each. Six people in a Deluxe 3-bedroom boat pay Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,500 each. The boat, the crew and the fuel do not cost three times as much just because the boat has three rooms instead of one, so the per-person price falls as the group grows. This is why the houseboat is often the best-value night of a family trip, even though the headline total looks high next to a hotel room.
| Group | Deluxe boat, per night | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people, 1 bedroom | Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,500 | Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,250 |
| 4 people, 2 bedrooms | Rs 14,000 to Rs 18,000 | Rs 3,500 to Rs 4,500 |
| 6 people, 3 bedrooms | Rs 18,000 to Rs 21,000 | Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,500 |
On the standard overnight tariff, the price covers the whole private boat and a fixed Kerala menu: a welcome drink, lunch, evening tea or coffee with snacks, dinner, and breakfast the next morning. The boat is private, so your group does not share the deck or dining area with strangers. Check-in is usually 12 noon and check-out 9 am the next day, and the boat anchors for the night rather than cruising after dark. Our explainer on houseboat check-in and check-out times walks through the full day hour by hour.
What changes between classes is mainly air conditioning and finish. On Deluxe boats the bedroom AC typically runs at night only, listed as 9 pm to 6 am on one tariff and 8 pm to 7 am on another. Premium and Luxury boats offer full-time AC, and Luxury boats add glass-covered living areas and a more custom menu. With 6 people sharing one living area through a warm afternoon, that AC difference matters more for a group than it does for a couple who can retreat to one room.
If the overnight price stretches the budget, the same 3-bedroom boat can be hired for a 6-hour day cruise, usually 11 am to 5 pm, with lunch and evening tea included but no stay. One operator lists the 3-bedroom day cruise at Rs 15,000 in Deluxe, Rs 20,000 in Premium and Rs 40,000 in Luxury. Note that the Luxury day rate sits close to its overnight rate, so the saving is mostly a Deluxe and Premium story. Our comparison of the day cruise vs overnight houseboat helps you decide which fits your route.
A 7th or 8th person can often be added to a 3-bedroom boat on an extra bed, at Rs 1,000 in Deluxe, Rs 1,500 in Premium and Rs 3,000 in Luxury on one tariff list, and Rs 1,500, Rs 2,000 and Rs 3,000 respectively on another. One operator states children up to 5 years travel free. Ask for the extra-person charge in writing, because it is the figure most often left vague at booking.
Season moves the total more than any negotiation. Operators state that holiday periods such as Onam, Diwali and Pongal can add up to 50 percent, and that the peak window from 20 December to 5 January can take rates up to double. A Deluxe boat quoted at Rs 18,000 on a quiet weekday can therefore be a very different number in Christmas week. If your dates are fixed in that window, book early and get the total, including any taxes, confirmed before paying an advance.
Our full checklist in how to book an Alleppey houseboat covers the questions to ask before any money moves, and families travelling with younger children should also read Kumarakom vs Alleppey for families.
A 3-bedroom private houseboat for 6 costs Rs 18,000 to Rs 21,000 a night in Deluxe, Rs 26,000 to Rs 27,000 in Premium and Rs 36,000 to Rs 42,000 in Luxury on operator tariff lists checked in October 2026, with all meals included. Peak holiday dates can add up to 50 percent, and 20 December to 5 January can go up to double.
Yes. Six people in a Deluxe 3-bedroom boat pay Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,500 each, while a couple in a Deluxe 1-bedroom boat pays Rs 5,000 to Rs 6,250 each, because the boat is priced per boat and the running costs do not rise in line with the room count.
Tariffs are built on double occupancy per bedroom, so a 2-bedroom boat is priced for 4. Some operators will add extra beds for a per-person charge, but 6 adults in 2 rooms is cramped and the saving is small next to the 3-bedroom Deluxe starting price. Get the extra-bed arrangement confirmed in writing if you try it.
Yes, on the standard overnight tariff the welcome drink, lunch, evening tea with snacks, dinner and breakfast are included for the occupants the boat is priced for. Extra people added beyond that are charged a per-person rate that includes their meals.
A Deluxe 3-bedroom day cruise, listed at Rs 15,000 for 6 hours with lunch, or a Deluxe overnight boat on a quiet weekday outside holiday periods at Rs 18,000 to Rs 21,000. Avoid the 20 December to 5 January window if price matters most.
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