The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda, Kerala

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The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda, Kerala

The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda is a luxury boat that cruises the Keralan backwaters, departing from Vembanad jetty, in the south of Cochin. Built from a mixture of noble woods for decking, bamboo interiors for fixtures and topped with palm fronds canopy for shading the deck, this large boat blends perfectly with its smaller rice boats that are generally used for discovering the backwaters.

The Keralan backwaters are beautiful. Narrow palm-fringed waterways that wind inland from the coast towards Vembanad lake, cutting through fertile paddy fields and lush farmland. Motor Vessel Vrinda sails from Vembanad Lake jetty on a three- or four-day itineraries from October through April. It offers just eight spacious cabins, providing ultimate luxury, high-quality service, multi-cuisine and best experience of Kerala’s famous backwaters.

Gourmet meals on the Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda are served al fresco, in the cool breeze refreshing the tropical heat as you watch the sun set over lake Vembanad. Breakfasts include fresh fruit, coffee and fluffy rice pancake with traditional Idli and the equally copious lunches are followed by chocolate brownies and oozing hot chocolate sauce. Daily trips take guests to explore the backwaters near Alleppey, and in the evenings, there are Kathakali the traditional Keralan dances.

Hotel Group

Oberoi Hotels

Destination

Kerala Backwaters

Hotel Type

Boat/Yacht

Location Type

On the Water

Amenities

Bar/Pub
Library

Stay

The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda offers just eight Deluxe Cabins. Each cabin has kingsize bed stacked with cushions, soft timber flooring, spacious bathroom with power shower and a large picture frame window looking out over the lake stippled with floating clumps of water hyacinth. Modern facilities include comfortable furniture, Wi-Fi connection, a TV and DVD player.

ChildCare

Families with children are welcome to stay aboard the Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda but there are no specific facilities available for children.

Dine

There is an all-day dining restaurant aboard the Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda, that serves a multicuisine menu including the traditional regional fare. Breakfast and lunch is served on the sun deck where guests can enjoy the delightful views of tranquil lakes and palm-fringed shorelines. Dinner is served in the elegantly designed dining area with large windows, allowing natural light and views of the backwaters.

Relax

The keyword at the Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda is relaxation. There are exclusive traditional dance performances, including the famous Kathakali dance performance or a "Mohiniattam" recital or a Vrinda Vadiyam musical performance each evening. There is a sun-deck with an outside sitting area where guests can enjoy a cup of traditional cardamom tea while relaxing on wicker chairs and see the world pass by.

Experience

During the day, Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda offers many options of guided sightseeing excursions to the villages enroute. You will visit the 18th-century St. Mary’s Church, and Sree Bhagavathy Kshetram, a 100-year old Hindu temple to Mother Goddess. You will also visit the Chambakulam snake boat yard, which displays traditional long snake boats used in the famous Snake boat races. Adventurers can navigate the narrower sections of the backwaters in a traditional rice boat.

Best time to go

Nov-Feb

Average High

29°C

Nearest Airport

COK

Timezone

GMT+ 5.3

Currency

Indian Rupees (INR)

Location Motor Vessel Vrinda sails on a three nights/four days itinerary from Vembanad Lake jetty. It is located 45 kms from the city of Cochin, around 1.5 hrs by car.

When to go Isolated from much of India by the Western Ghats, the climate of Kerala & Karnataka is tropical. The best time to visit is from January through to April. Summer is hot and humid; the monsoon season arrives in early June and lasts till August. While September can be dry and humid. There can be a little rain in October and November, cooling off around December and lasting until February.

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