Ports of Call Tours in Kerala

If you're traveling by cruise to Cochin and want the chance to explore a bit more of Kerala, this shore excursion might be the perfect fit. Three itineraries are available, depending on your arrival date, which could have you either visiting the backwaters on a traditional houseboat, visiting the historic sites of Fort Cochin, or both!

When your Mein Schiff 5 ship docks at Kochi on December 11, 2017 or February 26, 2018, make the most of your time with a Kerala houseboat and Fort Kochi shore excursion. Board a traditional houseboat on Kerala's backwaters, and savor an onboard buffet lunch as you sail by palm groves, villages, and fields. Afterward, tour colonial-era Fort Kochi, seeing the Chinese nets, St. Francis Church, and more. Round-trip coach transport with port transfers included.

This group tour is specially designed for cruise travelers who dock at Cochin Cruise Port.The itinerary is designed in such a way that it meets your ships arrival and departure time so that you have a worry-free Shore Excursion and we will ensure your timely return to the Cochin port for this activity. Depending on your date of travel, you tour will follow one of the 3 itineraries below.Itinerary A : Backwaters by Houseboat & Fishing Nets : Combo Tour Includes Backwater Cruise on Houseboat with Lunch on board and Fort cochin Chinese Nets SightseeinItinerary B : Backwaters by Houseboat : Tour Includes Backwater Cruise on Houseboat with Lunch on board (Morning Cruise) or Evening Tea/Coffee/Snacks (Afternoon Cruise) Itinerary C : Glimpse of Cochin :Sightseeing Tour of Fort Cochin Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Dutch Palace ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue

During this full day private Guided tour you can Experience various Historical Landmarks and life of Kochi in Shared airconditioned Bus or cab with a local guide. Kochi , because of her rich spice history kochi was attracted by most of the foreign traders. Kochi was the first european colonies for Portuguese, followed by Dutch and later by British.You will be visiting two main places there,(1) Fortkochi where you will find old buildings with deep-rooted colonial influence and, (2) Mattancherry, where Royal Family of cochin Kingdom and Jewish community were living and also traditional Bazar markets.Your tour inludes Visiting Chinese fishing nets, Dhobhi Khana ( Local Washing place),the historical European settlements like St Francis church ( first european church in India), Santa cruz Basilica church,Chinese fishing Nets,Dutch cemetery and towards the Dutch palace and the historical Jewish street and Jewish synagogue. Also some womens cooperative spice markets, local shopping etc.

Explore the landmarks and heritage of Cochin (Kochi) on a full-day tour with your own private guide. Highlights includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, the Paradesi Synagogue, St. Francis Church, the Chinese fishing nets, and take a walking tour in Fort Cochin.

When your Nautica cruise docks in Kochi, go ashore to view the Alleppey's (Alappuzha) picturesque backwaters on a houseboat cruise. Explore the rural inland waterways of Kerala, and enjoy a buffet lunch served onboard your boat. Shore excursion tour includes houseboat cruise, lunch, and port pickup and drop-off.

When your cruise ship docks in Kochi, see the best of Kerala in one day on this adventurous private shore excursion. Traveling by private air-conditioned car, discover top attractions such as the Indo-Portuguese Museum, 16th-century Mattancherry Palace, and the Paradesi Synagogue with your guide - and customize your itinerary to see the sites and landmarks of most interest. Alternatively, take to the peaceful backwaters of Kochi - one of Kerala's must-do activities.

Hello! "Quantum of the Seas" Passengers . Skip the Line ! Book a Private Tour!You are met at he ship with pager board of Your Name..Flexible Itinerary, comfortable transportation, entertaining and enriching travel experience, and travelling sustainably.  Customized to meet your ship's arrival and departure schedule. Sea Food and Tour of KochiKathakali and Tour of KochiCochin City Like a Native.Jewish Heritage of Cochin The tour will visit all popular tourist attractions in Kochi, Fort Kochi and Jew Town. Chinese fishing nets. St. Francis church (Vasco de Gama fame), Dutch Palace, Jewish Town and ancient synagogues at Paravoor, Chendamangalam,   A much relaxed tour includes time for Fresh sea Food in a boutique hotel / Kathakali Dance in an A/C. theater.

Enjoy a houseboat tour on the inland waterways of Kochi when your cruise ship pulls into the Kochi port. Travel to Alleppey (Alappuzha) to board a traditional houseboat that takes you on a 2-hour cruise through scenic waterways lined with villages, rice paddies and coconut palms. Sample the delicious cuisine of Kerala during a lunch served on board your vessel. Afterward, transfer to an air-conditioned coach to see the highlights of Fort Kochi, including the Chinese fishing nets.

If you have a Celebrity Cruise coming up and are looking for a shore excursion, here are some options. Three different tours are offered depending on your dates. One will take you out into Kerala's famous backwaters by houseboat, complete with a local lunch. A second itinerary involves a houseboat cruise and a trip to Fort Kochin, known for its Chinese Fishing Nets. The third is land-based, with visits to the Dutch Palace and historic Fort Kochi.