Cochin City or Backwater Shore Excursions from Cruise Terminal
Overview
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.
Backwaters by Houseboat & Fishing Nets : Combo Tour Includes Backwater Cruise on Houseboat with Lunch on board and Fort cochin Chinese Nets Sightseeing
Shikara Canoe Cruise & Nets : Shikara -Motorized Covered Canoe Cruise & Chinese Nets with Keralan Lunch at Hotel
Glimpse of Cochin : Sightseeing Tour of Fort Cochin Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Dutch Palace ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue
Cochin as a local :Highlights of Cochin Group Old City Tour by Local Ferry ,Tuc-Tuc ,Local Bus and Foot .visiting Sightseeing Tour of Fort Cochin Chinese Nets ,Santa Cruz Basilica ,St Francis Church ,Dutch Palace ,Jew Town ,Jewish Paradesi Synagogue
What's Included
- Kochi Port pickup and drop-off
- Tea/Coffee /Snacks (For Houseboat & Canoe Tour -Afternoon Cruise Only)
- River Cruise (for Houseboat & Shikara Tour only)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Buffet lunch (For Houseboat & Canoe Tour -Morning Cruise Only)
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunch/Snacks (For City tour)
Meeting Location
X789+HFM
Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala 682003, India
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Kochi (Cochin)
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chinese Fishing Nets
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Fort Kochi
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Mattancherry
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Alleppey Backwaters
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, re-boarding time
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note that this itinerary includes visit to a church and, therefore, modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees are recommended. No casual clothing such as jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers
- Please note: staff/guide will be waiting at ships berth/pier holding " [BRAND]" sign board with "BLUE UMBRELLA"
- Tour Departure as per the time selected during the booking . Please report 5 mins before
- Synagogue /Palace are closed on Friday /Saturdays and Jewish holidays
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Cochin City or Backwater Shore Excursions from Cruise Terminal?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-7491P31
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST).
- Kochi Port pickup and drop-off.
- Tea/Coffee /Snacks (For Houseboat & Canoe Tour -Afternoon Cruise Only).
- River Cruise (for Houseboat & Shikara Tour only).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Buffet lunch (For Houseboat & Canoe Tour -Morning Cruise Only).
- Drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Lunch/Snacks (For City tour).
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cochin City or Backwater Shore Excursions from Cruise Terminal is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cochin City or Backwater Shore Excursions from Cruise Terminal will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Kochi Port pickup and drop-off
- Tea/Coffee /Snacks (For Houseboat & Canoe Tour -Afternoon Cruise Only)
- River Cruise (for Houseboat & Shikara Tour only)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Buffet lunch (For Houseboat & Canoe Tour -Morning Cruise Only)
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunch/Snacks (For City tour)
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, re-boarding time
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note that this itinerary includes visit to a church and, therefore, modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees are recommended. No casual clothing such as jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers
- Please note: staff/guide will be waiting at ships berth/pier holding "VIATOR" sign board with "BLUE UMBRELLA"
- Tour Departure as per the time selected during the booking . Please report 5 mins before
- Synagogue /Palace are closed on Friday /Saturdays and Jewish holidays
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
