MSC Excursion in Cochin - Houseboat Cruise

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Does anyone have any experience of the MSC Houseboat Cruise excursion in Cochin? The listing is as follows

 

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About a 1-hour coach ride to the south of Cochin lies the town of Alleppey (also known as Alappuzha) and the wonderful Kerala backwaters, a chain of brackish lagoons

that flank the Arabian Sea. This tour gives you an opportunity to enjoy this beautiful area on a traditional thatched kettuvallam houseboat. Also dubbed the Venice of the
East by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905, the network of canals and backwaters feeds the coconut plantations and paddy fields that fuel the local
economy. After reaching the town of Alleppey and boarding the kettuvallam, you ll head for the town of Kumarakom on the eastern shores of Lake Vembanad, the longest
in India. Next to giving you time to relax and simply savour the lush surroundings, the kettuvallam cruise will also give you a chance to see how people live and attend to
their daily chores on the banks of the waterways. A final treat awaits you on your return to Cochin, where you will get to have a look at the town s famous Chinese fishing
nets before you get back to the port and your ship. Please note: all sites will be viewed from the boat during the cruise. This tour is considered to be unsuitable for guests
with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

Edited November 12, 2018 by Wansbrough