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Cruise India onboard the Romantic
M/V Vrinda Oberoi Cruise
All in 4 days including : Backwater Cruiser Kerala
Arrival : Cochin Airport - Cruise Dates
Combine with a grand tour of India

 

Oberoi Virnda Cruise , Cruise India

 

The Oberoi Vrinda Cruiser overview
The picturesque backwaters of Kerala are one of India’s most enchanting holiday destinations – and The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda, Backwater Cruiser is the perfect way to experience it. The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda takes guests on 3-night and 4-day journey through the tranquil waterways of ‘God’s own country’ - Kerala. Discover its rich heritage fascinating backwaters.

Soak in the beautiful scenery and the local sights as the cruiser meanders through a series of picturesque canals and lakes. The luxurious interiors, gentle lapping of water and balmy breeze make this a perfectly relaxing retreat.

 

 

Cabin on the Oberoi Virnda Cruise , Cruise India

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Day 1: Arrival - Cochin Airport

Please ensure that you arrive at Cochin Airport in the morning , we will meet you at the airport .
Transfer is included to the cruise . At 1 p.m., once all guests are on board, Vrinda sets sail along the main waterway on Vembanad Lake and enters the Alleppey canal.
Lunch will be served on board.

The cruiser sails along the scenic waterways for four hours and returns to the Vembanad Lake in time to watch the sunset.
Later in the evening, guests enjoy a performance of the highly ritualized “Kathakali” dance which tells stories from the ancient Hindu epics - Ramayana and Mahabarata. Performances begin with the application of elaborate makeup which is based in traditional Ayurvedic principles.

The vessel will anchor for the night at the Vembanad Lake jetty.
Dinner on board.

 


Day 2: On board Vrinda, with a rice boat excursion

At 7 a.m., Motor Vessel Vrinda will sail from the Vembanad Lake jetty and head South, towards Alleppey. Breakfast will be served on board.
The vessel will enter the waterways of the Pamba river through the Alleppey canal.
Sailing through scenic backwaters, guests can observe life along these “water highways” while passing through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level.
The vessel will anchor near Kanjippadam and guests will be transferred to a traditional rice boat to navigate through the narrower sections of the backwaters.
For the next few hours, guests will observe and experience a way of life unique to this region, accompanied by a guide.
This section of the cruise includes a visit to the half-statue of Lord Buddha at Karumadi and a traditional Kerala tharavad (family residence).
Later in the day, guests return to Motor Vessel Vrinda where lunch will be served as the boat passes through picturesque stretches of the backwaters on the way back to Alleppey, known as the “Venice of the East”.
Motor Vessel Vrinda will anchor for the night at the Vembanad Lake jetty.
Dinner on board.

 

 


Day 3: On board Vrinda, with a rice boat excursion

At 7 a.m. Motor Vessel Vrinda will sail from the Vembanad Lake jetty and head South, past Kanjippadam.
Vrinda will anchor near Chambakulam where guests will transfer onto the rice boat once again for a pre-lunch sightseeing excursion.
Guests will visit St. Mary’s Church, established by St. Thomas in 1721 and Sree Bhagavathy Kshetram – a 100-year old Hindu temple to Mother Goddess - at Nedumudy.
Guests can also explore the Chambakulam snake boat yard, which displays one of the traditional long snake boats used in races.
To further the understanding and appreciation of this experience, a qualified guide will be present on board for the full day
After cruising through the backwaters in the afternoon, Motor Vessel Vrinda will return to Vembanad Lake, where guests can enjoy a “Mohiniattam” recital on board. This classical dance form, distinctive to Kerala, is also called the 'Dance of the Enchantress'. Dancers attired in beautiful traditional costumes perform with slow, graceful movements and highly emotive expressions.
Dinner on board.

 

 


Day 4: Departure

At 8 a.m. Motor Vessel Vrinda will sail North along the main waterway channel on the Vembanad Lake.
Breakfast will be served on board following which the vessel will return to the Vembanad Lake jetty.
Guests will check out at 10.00 hours and will be transported by air-conditioned vehicle back to Cochin Airport .

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Luxury cabins

The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda is an exclusive cruiser with eight tastefully appointed Luxury Cabins, all with king size beds and large picture windows overlooking the lake.

Wake up to the backwaters almost at level with your view and feel the calmness while the world floats by.

The Cabins are elegantly designed with timber flooring. Each has its own private and well-appointed bathroom with shower. Each cabin is also provided with comfortable furniture, TV and DVD player and an electronic safe for guests’ peace of mind.

Please Note that the Government has introduced "No-Smoking" legislation for hotels, restaurants and all public places. As a consequence, smoking is prohibited in all parts of the hotel /cruise except in designated bedrooms where smoking is permitted.

The hotel / cruise has dedicated smoking guest bedrooms. Should you desire a smoking bedroom, please let us know. We shall endeavor to reserve a smoking bedroom for you, subject to availability.

 


Cabin on the Oberoi Virnda Cruise , Cruise India

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Rate per cabin : $ 2100 USD for 2 guests
Rate per cabib : $ 2000 for one guest in single occupancy.


Rate includes:

  • Accommodation on board Motor Vessel Vrinda for 3 nights including excursions .
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day on board Vrinda.
  • Transportation from Cochin airport to the Vembanad Lake jetty and back.

  • All applicable taxes

 

Terms and Conditions

 

- A maximum of two persons can be accommodated in a cabin on board Motor Vessel Vrinda .
- There is no triple occupancy cabins. A third person, will be reqired to be booked in a separate cabin.


- Children below 12 years are not allowed.
- Separate cabins will be required for accompanying children over 12 years old .


- The itinerary, schedule and timings of the cruise to change without prior notice .

 


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Not Included :

  • Expense of personal nature like tipping (to guide/restaurants/bell boys etc), laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages.
    Camera/video camera fee at monuments.
    Medical expenses.
    Airport departure tax etc.
  • Any Insurance
    Any trip cancellation insurance ( in case you need to cancel )
    VISA fees .
    Any airfare from/ to your home country
  • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

  • To be able to book your tickets in advance, your names as listed in your passports.
    Verify gender ( male / female ) & passport details : Passport number. Date & place of issue .
    Date your passort is valid until . Date of birth and nationality .

 

 

 

Notes :

  • Price is subject to change without notice .
  • Rates include only those items specified in your itinerary.  
  • The listed hotels are subject to availibilty , and of course are subject to change.
  • In case on any currency fluctuations or amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.

 

 

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