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Houseboats for Large Groups in Alleppey
Reunions, office offsites, wedding parties — Alleppey fleets handle big groups two ways: one large charter or a flotilla of two to three boats cruising and mooring together. Here is the logistics page.
Big groups fail on details, not boats: mismatched boarding times, half the party on a different route, dinner logistics. We plan groups as one coordinated booking with one coordinator on WhatsApp.
Your two options
| Group size | The usual fit |
|---|---|
| 6–8 | One 3-bedroom charter |
| 8–12 | One large charter (if available) or two 2–3-bedroom boats |
| 12–20 | A flotilla of 2–4 boats — same route, side-by-side mooring |
| 20+ | Flotilla + shore venue dinner; talk to us early |
How a flotilla works
- All boats board at the same jetty within the same hour — one arrival plan, one parking arrangement.
- Same route and pace; captains cruise in company and moor side by side at night.
- Guests move between boats while moored — the 'party boat' and the 'quiet boat' sort themselves out.
- One menu plan across boats (with per-boat dietary notes), one bill split per boat.
Group booking tips
- Book 2–3 months out for season dates; 4+ for race week and New Year.
- Lock dietary needs and mattress counts at least a week before — boats stock kitchens per headcount.
- Ask about one meeting point for your road transfers; village jetties are easier for coaches — see starting points.
- Build shore time too: a village tour or a beach evening beats 20 hours afloat for some guests.
FAQ
Can you put 20 people on one houseboat?
Not sensibly — even the largest charters cap near 10–12. Flotillas of 3–4 boats are the standard answer.
Will the boats stay together?
Yes — flotillas share a route plan and moor side by side; captains keep company on the water.
How does payment split across a group?
Each boat is a separate booking at its confirmed rate — collect as you like; we provide per-boat receipts.
Can you arrange a group dinner on shore?
Yes — tell us the idea; village halls and toddy-shop lunches are the popular choices.
Ready to book?
This boat class books out first on weekends and in season — send your dates and we'll confirm availability and one final price with the operator.