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The Kerala Backwaters

Summary

Pandaw is the only river cruise operator offering multi night expeditions through the Kerala Backwaters, with a purpose-built fleet designed for these narrow inland waterways, featuring classic brass and teak styling and full wrap-around promenade decks. The ship operates a weekly seven-day circular itinerary from Kochi, navigating deep into the backwaters’ 900 kilometres of interconnected rivers and lakes. Along the way, guests visit historic churches, Hindu temples, artisan communities, traditional villages, and stretches of the Malabar Coast, combining cultural discovery with scenic cruising through palm-lined canals and lagoons. Cochin International Airport offers strong connectivity, with Middle East hub links to Europe, direct flights to many Southeast Asian cities, and domestic routes across India, making access straightforward for international and regional travellers. Please note: specific stops may vary based on river conditions and local guidance.

Cruise line Pandaw

Ships RV Kerala Pandaw,
RV Kochi Pandaw

Duration 7 nights

Type River Cruise

Regions Ganges

Itinerary & Map

Kochi → Kochi 8 days · 8 ports · 0 sea days
Day 1 Kochi Embark
Day 2 Vaikom
Day 3 Nattakom
Day 4 Kavalam
Day 5 Alleppey
Day 6 Mannarashala
Day 7 Vadayar
Day 8 Kochi Disembark
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Route overview map
Day 1 Kochi Embark
Day 2 Vaikom
Day 3 Nattakom
Day 4 Kavalam
Day 5 Alleppey
Day 6 Mannarashala
Day 7 Vadayar
Day 8 Kochi Disembark

Dates & prices

Selected departure:  Sat 14 Nov 2026 · RV Kochi Pandaw
Jump to lowest fare — £4,309
October 2026
Wed 14 Oct 2026 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,309 pp Lowest fare Fri 30 Oct 2026 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,309 pp Available
November 2026
Sat 14 Nov 2026 RV Kochi Pandaw from £5,688 pp Available Sun 22 Nov 2026 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Mon 30 Nov 2026 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,309 pp Available
December 2026
Mon 21 Dec 2026 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,309 pp Available
February 2027
Thu 4 Feb 2027 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,309 pp Available
March 2027
Mon 15 Mar 2027 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,309 pp Available Mon 22 Mar 2027 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,309 pp Available
October 2027
Fri 1 Oct 2027 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Mon 4 Oct 2027 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Sat 9 Oct 2027 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Tue 12 Oct 2027 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Sun 17 Oct 2027 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Wed 20 Oct 2027 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Mon 25 Oct 2027 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Thu 28 Oct 2027 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available
November 2027
Tue 2 Nov 2027 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Fri 5 Nov 2027 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Wed 10 Nov 2027 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Sat 13 Nov 2027 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Sun 21 Nov 2027 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Fri 26 Nov 2027 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Mon 29 Nov 2027 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available
December 2027
Thu 23 Dec 2027 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Tue 28 Dec 2027 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Fri 31 Dec 2027 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available
January 2028
Wed 5 Jan 2028 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Sat 8 Jan 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Thu 13 Jan 2028 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Sun 16 Jan 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Fri 21 Jan 2028 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Mon 24 Jan 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Sat 29 Jan 2028 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available
February 2028
Tue 1 Feb 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Sun 6 Feb 2028 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Wed 9 Feb 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Thu 17 Feb 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Tue 22 Feb 2028 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Fri 25 Feb 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available
March 2028
Wed 1 Mar 2028 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Sat 4 Mar 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Thu 9 Mar 2028 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Sun 12 Mar 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Fri 17 Mar 2028 RV Kochi Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Mon 20 Mar 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Tue 28 Mar 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available
April 2028
Wed 5 Apr 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Thu 13 Apr 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Fri 21 Apr 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Sat 29 Apr 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available
May 2028
Sun 7 May 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Mon 15 May 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available Tue 23 May 2028 RV Kerala Pandaw from £4,740 pp Available

Prices from

Departs

Sat 14 Nov 2026

RV Kochi Pandaw

from £5,688 pp

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Per person, based on two sharing, cruise only. Updated daily and confirmed when you book.

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