Covered upper deck
A timber roof spans the upper deck, so the shade stays with you while the backwaters keep moving past.
Punnamada · Alappuzha · Kerala
Explore Alleppey Backwaters with St. Mary’s Boat
Discover scenic motor boat cruise experiences around Punnamada and Alappuzha. Contact us directly for cruise options, availability and booking enquiries.
Punnamada, Alappuzha, Kerala
Enquiries are answered directly by the boat operator. Availability, routes and fares are confirmed before you travel.
Welcome aboard
Welcome to St. Mary's Boat
St. Mary’s Boat is a passenger motor boat operating from the Punnamada area of Alappuzha, on the backwaters that made this part of Kerala famous. With a cream hull, a deep red waterline, a timber cabin and a large covered upper deck, she is a classic Alappuzha motor boat rather than a houseboat.
Cruises are about the water rather than the itinerary sheet: coconut-lined canals, paddy fields, waterside homes and the slow traffic of country boats. There is no fixed timetable published here, because every cruise is arranged around the date, group and route that suit you — confirmed directly with the operator before you travel.
Enquiries are handled by the boat operator themselves. Message on WhatsApp or call to ask about availability, a suitable route, how long you would like to be on the water and what the fare would be for your group.
The boat
Built for shaded backwater sightseeing
These are the features visible on the boat itself — no more and no less than what you can see when she comes alongside.
Open views
Open railings run along the sides of the deck. Palms, paddy fields and canal junctions stay in sight rather than behind glass.
Wooden cabin
Louvred timber panelling and shuttered windows give the boat the old-Alappuzha character you see in the photograph of her cabin.
A motor boat, not a houseboat
St. Mary's Boat is a day-cruise passenger motor boat. There are no bedrooms, no overnight stays and no houseboat facilities on board.
The backwaters
Why the Punnamada backwaters are worth the detour
Alappuzha sits on a network of canals, rivers and lakes that run through Kuttanad, the low-lying farming country of central Kerala. Punnamada is part of that network, and it is where the water opens out, palms line both banks and the pace of everything drops.
Coconut-lined canals
Alappuzha's waterways are framed by coconut palms, banana plants and small waterside homes for most of the year.
Paddy fields and Kuttanad
Around Punnamada the backwaters open onto Kuttanad's low-lying paddy country, where fields sit below the level of the water.
Waterside life
Country boats, canoes and ferries move through the same channels, which is what gives these waters their everyday rhythm.
What you see on the day depends on the route, the season and the water conditions confirmed with the operator. Wildlife, village activity and canal traffic are never guaranteed.
The boat, up close
A closer look at St. Mary's Boat
The covered upper deck, the timber cabin and the red waterline are what make this boat recognisable on the water.
The upper deck is roofed in timber and ringed by a railing, which is where most passengers settle for the view. Below it, the cabin is finished in timber, with shuttered windows along both sides.
View the galleryCruise enquiry
How to enquire about a cruise
Five short steps. The enquiry goes straight to the operator's WhatsApp — nothing is booked or charged on this website.
Choose your travel date
Let us know which day you would like to be on the water.
Tell us the number of guests
Share your group size so suitability for the boat can be checked.
Add your cruise preference
Morning, afternoon, sunset, half-day or a group outing — or ask for advice.
Send the enquiry on WhatsApp
Your details are written into a WhatsApp message that you send yourself.
Receive confirmation from the operator
Availability, the route, the cruise duration and the fare are confirmed directly with you before you travel.
This is an enquiry, not a confirmed booking. Your cruise is confirmed only when the operator replies to confirm availability, cruise details and pricing.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about the boat, the location and how enquiries work.
Where is St. Mary's Boat located?
St. Mary's Boat operates from the Punnamada area of Alappuzha in Kerala, on the Alappuzha backwaters. The precise boarding point is confirmed with you by the operator before your cruise, because it can differ depending on the route and the water conditions on the day.
How can I enquire about a motor boat cruise?
Use the enquiry form on this page, message us on WhatsApp at +91 77361 01349, or call the same number. The form simply prepares a WhatsApp message with your name, date, group size and preference — nothing is submitted to this website.
How do I check cruise availability?
Send your preferred date and number of guests. Availability is confirmed directly by the boat operator, usually by WhatsApp reply or a phone call. Availability is not shown live on this website, and a submitted enquiry is not a confirmed booking.
Can I enquire about a group cruise?
Yes. Tell us the number of guests in your group and any accessibility or timing requirements. The operator will confirm whether the boat suits your group size — no passenger capacity is published here because it should always be verified directly before you book.
How are cruise prices confirmed?
Fares are quoted by the operator in response to your specific enquiry, based on the date, duration, route and group size. No prices are published on this website, so please treat any figure as confirmed only once the operator has sent it to you in writing.
Where is the boarding location?
Boarding is in the Punnamada area of Alappuzha. The exact jetty or boarding point is shared with you when your cruise is confirmed. Please ask for the location pin before you set out and arrive with time to spare, as the boat cannot wait on the water.
Looking for an Overnight Houseboat Experience?
St. Mary’s Boat offers motor boat cruise enquiries around Punnamada and Alappuzha. If you’re planning a longer backwater holiday and would also like to explore traditional houseboat stays, you can browse houseboat options in Alleppey through BoatingBooking.in.
Explore Alleppey houseboat bookings
BoatingBooking.in is an independent houseboat booking platform. St. Mary’s Boat is a separate motor boat operator and is not affiliated with it.
Punnamada · Alappuzha
Plan Your Alleppey Backwater Experience
Send your travel date, group size and cruise preference. The operator will come back with availability, a suggested route and the fare for your trip.