Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Sharing Houseboats?
• Sharing houseboats are the houseboats with multiple rooms wherein customers can book private room/s and the facilities like dining area and upper deck is shared by other guests.
• How do I book a Sharing Houseboat?
• Book a Boat Trip” option in Home page.
• Any printouts or booking voucher needed?
• After confirming the booking, you will receive a detailed confirmation mail along with Address and Location via WhatsApp. There is no need of any printouts. ID card of any one of the traveler is required at the time of check-in.
• What is the difference between Premium & Deluxe rooms?
• Full time AC will be available in the premium rooms where as AC available from 8pm to 7am in deluxe rooms.
• What are the safety measures you follow?
• All our boats are well maintained, have life jackets, experienced drivers with license.
• Do you offer any cheaper options other than mentioned on the website?
• Only deluxe and premium options available.
• Is it operated by Government?
• No, it is operated by Government authorized Private Limited Company.
• If I book online, is my banking information safe?
• Yes, our payment partners – Razorypay, PayU and Paypal are India’s leading payment service providers.
• Why should I book online?
• If you book online, we can guarantee the availability and secure your booking.
• Can I book online at the spot?
• To avoid third party involvement, we take advance online booking only.
• Is advance booking necessary?
• Yes..to avoid unavailability, price variation, delay in cruise advance booking is necessary. On arrival while you search for boat, you may deal with unauthorized persons results in high rate and compromising in the service and quality of the boat.
• Can I trust this company?
• Royal Sharing Houseboats, Alleppey is operated by Home Away Leisure Holidays Pvt. Ltd. registered since 2012. Corporate Identity No. U55101KL2012PTC032776
• Is vegetarian meal available onboard?
• Yes...we will serve pure vegetarian, Jain dishes.
• How can I find your boat?
• We have a boat boarding point and, on your arrival, our staff will receive you and guide you to the boat.
• Is a parking facility available?
• Yes, there is prepaid car parking area available nearby the boarding point.
• How many kilometers it will cover?
• It is not based on kilometers. It’s covering sightseeing areas.
• Where is your boat boarding point?
• Our boat boarding point is located near Pallathuruthy Bridge, Alleppey.