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Top 10 water & beach things to do in Kochi

Boats, beaches, and the parts of Kochi you only see from the water. Ferry rides, sunset cruises, snorkel runs, and the occasional sailing day for travellers who measure good cities by their coastline.

  1. Backwater cruise from Cochin Port by houseboat, Kochi1

    1. Backwater cruise from Cochin Port by houseboat

    · 6 hours

    Four-hour group houseboat cruise on Kerala’s backwaters, including lunch or tea and snacks, departing from Cochin Port.

  2. Day cruise through Alleppey's backwaters by houseboat, Kochi2

    2. Day cruise through Alleppey's backwaters by houseboat

    5.0· 4 reviews· 6.5 hours

    Six and a half hours from Fort Kochi — a leisurely cruise on traditional houseboat through Kerala's backwaters, with views of villages and local life along the way.

  3. Customisable Shikara boat tour on Alleppey backwaters, Kochi3

    3. Customisable Shikara boat tour on Alleppey backwaters

    5.0· 77 reviews

    One to eight hours on a Shikara through the serene backwaters of Alleppey, from Kannitta Jetty to various canals and lakes.

  1. Kochi tuk-tuk sightseeing tour with cruise terminal pickup, Kochi4

    4. Kochi tuk-tuk sightseeing tour with cruise terminal pickup

    5.0· 254 reviews

    Three hours in an eco-friendly tuk-tuk — visit St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets, and Mattancherry Palace, tailored to your interests, with pick-up from the cruise terminal.

  2. Kochi Tuk-Tuk tour with pickup from cruise ships, Kochi5

    5. Kochi Tuk-Tuk tour with pickup from cruise ships

    5.0· 55 reviews

    Two hours in a Tuk-Tuk — explore Fort Kochi, spice markets, and local neighborhoods with an English-speaking driver. Pickup available from cruise ships.

  3. Kochi sightseeing tour by tuk-tuk, Kochi6

    6. Kochi sightseeing tour by tuk-tuk

    5.0· 259 reviews

    Three hours, tuk-tuk transport — visit Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Palace, Jew Town and more, with local guide insights throughout the ride.

  4. Kochi Tuk-Tuk tour with pickup from cruise ships, Kochi7

    7. Kochi Tuk-Tuk tour with pickup from cruise ships

    5.0· 122 reviews

    Two hours on a Tuk-Tuk through Kochi, exploring ancient forts, spice markets, and colonial streets with an English-speaking driver.

  5. 5-night private tour of Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and backwaters, Kochi8

    8. 5-night private tour of Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and backwaters

    5.0· 39 reviews· 6 days

    Five nights of private touring across Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, and a houseboat stay on the backwaters.

  6. Tuk Tuk city tour of Kochi with cruise ship pickup, Kochi9

    9. Tuk Tuk city tour of Kochi with cruise ship pickup

    5.0· 180 reviews

    Two-hour guided Tuk Tuk tour around Kochi, with pickup directly from your cruise ship for a convenient urban exploration.

  7. Backwater cruise and village tour from Kochi, Kochi10

    10. Backwater cruise and village tour from Kochi

    4.9· 121 reviews· 7 hours

    Four hours on a non-motorised boat through villages, including a village walk, local spice plants, and coir rope-making demonstration.

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