river-cruise
The Kerala Backwaters
From $4,900 per person
8 days
1 countries
Ship: RV Kochi Pandaw
8 days, 7 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Arrive Kochi
- Day 2 - Kochi
- Day 3 - The Thannermekkom Bund
- Day 4 - Nattakam
- Day 5 - Kavalam
- Day 6 - Allapuzha - Thottapalli
- Day 7 - Perumpalam
- Day 8 - Return - Kochi for Disembarkation
Your journey, ashore & afloat.
Fourteen days. Open any day for the full narrative and that day's highlights.
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Booking Direct or Booking by Small Ship Travel
The cruise fare is identical whether you book direct with Pandaw Cruises or by Small Ship Travel. Cruise lines set their fares, and they do not discount them for direct bookings. Loyalty Program members earn 2% to 5% credit per booking, in addition to any rewards from the cruise line, and points carry across every cruise line we book.
| Book Direct | Book by Small Ship Travel | |
|---|---|---|
| The cruise fare | From $4,900 per person | From $4,900 per person. The fare is the fare. |
| Loyalty credit | The line's own program | 2–5% credit earned per booking for members, in addition to any rewards you receive from the cruise line* |
| Advice | Pandaw Cruises's ships, known well | We compare across Viking, AmaWaterways, Silversea, and the rest, then put you on the right one |
| Cabin selection | Brochure categories | Which cabins to target on this ship, and which lose their view and natural light when a second ship moors alongside |
| If plans change | The line's call center | An advocate who knows you, your booking, and people at the line |
* Credit applies to a non-cruise portion of your booking. $250 credit for new clients who have not previously booked with Small Ship Travel. Loyalty Program details
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* Per double occupancy. Some pricing may reflect single traveler rate.
** Double asterisk - for reverse direction indication
The RV Kochi Pandaw.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the RV Kochi Pandaw, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
The Kochi Pandaw is a charmingly crafted river cruise vessel, offering an intimate and immersive journey along some of Southeast Asia’s most scenic waterways. Built with classic colonial-style teakwood and brass accents, this ship seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern comfort for a truly enriching travel experience. Guests can relax in spacious staterooms with panoramic windows, unwind in open-air lounge areas, and indulge in authentic regional cuisine while admiring breathtaking river landscapes. With expert-led excursions, cultural experiences, and exclusive access to remote villages and historical landmarks, every journey fosters a deeper connection to the history and traditions of the region. Carefully selected by Small Ship Travel, the Kochi Pandaw offers a refined and unforgettable river cruise experience for travelers seeking authenticity and exploration in an intimate setting.
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