Hi there, It varies with the boathouse from. They prefer 10+ so it will be working out for you. However, you will not be able to book a ride for an hour -you would have to make reservations for the whole day. As for the menu, it is up to your preference. Vegetarian is available if that is what you're looking for.

There are many TYPES of BOAT CRUISES & House Boats! IN Alleppey & Kumarakom, you get ‘LARGE BAOT (VALLAM) with same FACILITES, like a NORMAL HOME1!!!! These HOUSE-BOATS also used for few hours’ trip to few Day’s Trips Rs.5,000/= to 35,000/= perday). A Diesel driven Engine (propeller) drives this huge boathouse & Provides electricity too (230 Volts @ 50 Hertz). FIRST HOUSE BOATS: These are Moving “House” with bedrooms (1, 2, 3 or 4 Bedrooms – or even Dormitory or Conference Hall), Toilets, Kitchen, Dining, Lounge, etc. Few Boats have double deck also. LUXUARY HOUSE BOATS: Even they have Centralised Air-conditioning, premium Beds, Pillows, Toilet fittings, Hot Water, Etc. WHAT IS HOUSE BOAT TRIP? A moving House in the Canals, Backwaters, etc. of Kerala (Alleppey, Kumarakom, etc.). You will have Amazing time visiting the Kerala backwaters - mostly coconut palm lined paddy fields (most of them below the water level – Unbelievable – Then SEE to believe! You get Village Houses, on both the sides of the Canal – The children swimming, ladies doing their house chores, bathing, etc. Normally, the boat will have 3 trained staff - a Captain (who drives the Boat) , an attender (who can do everything) and an excellent Veg cum Non-Veg cook. ====================== In a usual “ONE DAY” Hose Boat STAY, it starts around 11 AM and ends next day Morning 9 AM! ====================== *** Along with a Welcome drink, the Crew will greet you and you will ride off to the backwaters, through Canals. You will be offered coffee/ tea & snacks etc. before an Exclusive LUNCH. According to your convenience and selection, one can visit Churches, Monuments, Resorts, Tourist Interesting places, Local Souvenir Shops, Antique Shops, etc. *** Kindy choose according to your comfort only. According to us, Ayurvedic Massage, Shopping, etc. will kill your spirit in the moving Boat (Do it later, if you want). All decent House Boat has Good TV & Musical System, etc. You can enjoy your favourites (Songs or Movies, Karaokes, etc! – ENJOY THE NATUR TO IT’S FULL!! *** we don’t recommend you to go to seafood market to have fresh seafood, etc, please.) *** According to your convenience, Dinner will be served and one take rest in the Bedrooms, which are normally bath attached. *** The vessel will be parked at the sides of canals, after 6 PM ( 6 PM to 6 AM is Fishermen time – Commercial Boats are not allowed to move) for the overnight Stay. *** Be prepared for some small hiccups like low water pressure for a shower, etc. You will be given bottled water, Glasses, Toiletries (in Good House Boats), etc. $$$ The Sun RISE & SET are awesome…and should not MISS… $$$ One of the Best trip for all types Photography – very well suited for exciting stills, videos, selfies, etc. NOTE: 1. If you need any special dishes (Specially JAIN FOOD, Etc.), kindly inform the agency well in advance. 2. Carry your private items (Important = BYOB, USB Pendrives for your favourite Songs or movies), as you have enough privacy in the boat – You can conduct parties! === DO NOT GET DISAPPOINTED ===*** Do analyse your House Boat providing Agency/ Company in Google, TripAdvisor, REVIEWS by reputed Reviewers, Etc. *** We recommend Reputed Companies / Agencies with more than 10 Years of relevant experience & good reviews *** (May be they are slightly costly, but it is worth – we strongly recommend, this aspect!) *** Be prepared for some small hiccups like low water pressure for a shower, etc. in most of the Vessels *** Make sure with the Agency about what you Get & what you will NOT (A typical Trip is given below)! *** Check the Photographs (by reviewers or the agency will send you). *** Talk to them about the starting time, Return time, Security of your Vehicle Parking, Food Menu (Jain, Veg, Non-Veg, special items, etc.), how much time will you be moving in the boat, what time you will be halted, what are the arrangements of safety (Including Mosquitos & Moths), availability of Air Conditioning, Size of the bedrooms, Cleanness of Toilets (with photos), etc. *** Availability number of Plug Points (Or carry your own Extension Box) to charge your devices, including Camera, Mobiles, etc. Wish you an Excellent Trip

There are many TYPES of BOAT CRUISES & House Boats! IN Alleppey & Kumarakom, you get ‘LARGE BAOT (VALLAM) with same FACILITES, like a NORMAL HOME1!!!! These HOUSE-BOATS also used for few hours’ trip to few Day’s Trips Rs.5,000/= to 35,000/= perday). A Diesel driven Engine (propeller) drives this huge boathouse & Provides electricity too (230 Volts @ 50 Hertz). FIRST HOUSE BOATS: These are Moving “House” with bedrooms (1, 2, 3 or 4 Bedrooms – or even Dormitory or Conference Hall), Toilets, Kitchen, Dining, Lounge, etc. Few Boats have double deck also. LUXUARY HOUSE BOATS: Even they have Centralised Air-conditioning, premium Beds, Pillows, Toilet fittings, Hot Water, Etc. WHAT IS HOUSE BOAT TRIP? A moving House in the Canals, Backwaters, etc. of Kerala (Alleppey, Kumarakom, etc.). You will have Amazing time visiting the Kerala backwaters - mostly coconut palm lined paddy fields (most of them below the water level – Unbelievable – Then SEE to believe! You get Village Houses, on both the sides of the Canal – The children swimming, ladies doing their house chores, bathing, etc. Normally, the boat will have 3 trained staff - a Captain (who drives the Boat) , an attender (who can do everything) and an excellent Veg cum Non-Veg cook. ====================== In a usual “ONE DAY” Hose Boat STAY, it starts around 11 AM and ends next day Morning 9 AM! ====================== *** Along with a Welcome drink, the Crew will greet you and you will ride off to the backwaters, through Canals. You will be offered coffee/ tea & snacks etc. before an Exclusive LUNCH. According to your convenience and selection, one can visit Churches, Monuments, Resorts, Tourist Interesting places, Local Souvenir Shops, Antique Shops, etc. *** Kindy choose according to your comfort only. According to us, Ayurvedic Massage, Shopping, etc. will kill your spirit in the moving Boat (Do it later, if you want). All decent House Boat has Good TV & Musical System, etc. You can enjoy your favourites (Songs or Movies, Karaokes, etc! – ENJOY THE NATUR TO IT’S FULL!! *** we don’t recommend you to go to seafood market to have fresh seafood, etc, please.) *** According to your convenience, Dinner will be served and one take rest in the Bedrooms, which are normally bath attached. *** The vessel will be parked at the sides of canals, after 6 PM ( 6 PM to 6 AM is Fishermen time – Commercial Boats are not allowed to move) for the overnight Stay. *** Be prepared for some small hiccups like low water pressure for a shower, etc. You will be given bottled water, Glasses, Toiletries (in Good House Boats), etc. $$$ The Sun RISE & SET are awesome…and should not MISS… $$$ One of the Best trip for all types Photography – very well suited for exciting stills, videos, selfies, etc. NOTE: 1. If you need any special dishes (Specially JAIN FOOD, Etc.), kindly inform the agency well in advance. 2. Carry your private items (Important = BYOB, USB Pendrives for your favourite Songs or movies), as you have enough privacy in the boat – You can conduct parties! === DO NOT GET DISAPPOINTED ===*** Do analyse your House Boat providing Agency/ Company in Google, TripAdvisor, REVIEWS by reputed Reviewers, Etc. *** We recommend Reputed Companies / Agencies with more than 10 Years of relevant experience & good reviews *** (May be they are slightly costly, but it is worth – we strongly recommend, this aspect!) *** Be prepared for some small hiccups like low water pressure for a shower, etc. in most of the Vessels *** Make sure with the Agency about what you Get & what you will NOT (A typical Trip is given below)! *** Check the Photographs (by reviewers or the agency will send you). *** Talk to them about the starting time, Return time, Security of your Vehicle Parking, Food Menu (Jain, Veg, Non-Veg, special items, etc.), how much time will you be moving in the boat, what time you will be halted, what are the arrangements of safety (Including Mosquitos & Moths), availability of Air Conditioning, Size of the bedrooms, Cleanness of Toilets (with photos), etc. *** Availability number of Plug Points (Or carry your own Extension Box) to charge your devices, including Camera, Mobiles, etc. Wish you an Excellent Trip