Let’s be honest – most corporate retreats are pretty forgettable. Teams trudge through another generic hotel conference room, endure the usual icebreakers, and count down the hours until they can escape back to their regular routines. But what if there … Read More
Welcome to a Tropical Symphony
Luxury houseboat cruise in the backwaters of Alappuzha
Unwind & Explore
Cruise in the best houseboats of Kerala. We take you on the backwater canals in a personal, luxurious kettuvalam (houseboat), watching the paddy fields painted rich greens, rice barges and village life along the slim canals of Alappuzha.















The Spice Routes Experience
Enjoy a private backwater cruise in an ultra luxury houseboat with the best of rustic charm & conveniences. We bring you special services like an exclusive check-in, premium on-board dining, immersive luxury and interaction with local people around Alleppey. We promise this Kerala backwater cruise will unfurl inspiring sights, extraordinary meals and incredible meetings with locals to make it a memorable holiday.
Our Houseboats
Choose from our plush fleet of 1 bedroom to 5-bedroom premium houseboats, with additional conference facilities.
Alleppey & Around
The slender coastal strip of Alleppey crisscrossed by a network of glistening water canals is in the spectacular company of a number of beaches, ancient temples, churches & cultural destinations. There is ample for the traveller to explore Kerala on an ultra luxury houseboat tour.
Our Distinguished Guests

Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa
The Spice Routes experience on the houseboat was extremely comfortable and memorable. It opened my eyes to the stunning backwater landscape.

Ms.Sheila Dixit
We spent a very enjoyable and memorable few hours on the Spice Routes cruise in the stunning backwaters of Alleppey. It is heartening to be up close to one of the best experiences that Kerala has to offer.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands
We'd like to thank the crew for the excellent assistance and tour of the beautiful backwaters of Alleppey during the State visit of the King & Queen .
Stories from the Backwaters

Houseboat vs Resort: Which Is the Better Way to Experience the Backwaters?
Planning a Kerala backwater adventure and can’t decide between a houseboat and a resort? This is one of those travel dilemmas that comes up all the time. Both options have their appeal, but they’re completely different experiences – like choosing … Read More

Be a Responsible Traveller: How Tourists Can Keep Kerala’s Backwaters Clean
Kerala’s backwaters are absolutely magical – there’s something about gliding through those emerald canals that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into another world. But here’s the thing: this paradise is fragile, and it needs our help to stay … Read More