About Vessel Vrinda

Motor Vessel Vrinda takes you on a journey through these tranquil waterways. Enjoy beautiful scenery in an atmosphere of luxury & comfort.

Motor Vessel Vrinda has elegant interiors & offer excellent facilities. Tastefully appointed air-conditioned cabins attached luxury bathrooms, digital video players in all cabins, electronic Safes. air-conditioned dining room & bar.

The dining room offers international & regional cuisine. Lounge & bar, an upper sun deck.

Length: 32.00m

Deluxe Cabin with king size bed: 8

Passenger Capacity: 16

Restaurant Capacity: 18

Speed: 6-7 Knots

As Motor Vessel Vrinda cruises, enjoy the distinctive beauty of the region. Pathiramanal Island, Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom, Chambakulam, Kanjippadam & Karumadi. The 18th century St. Mary’s Church & the unique snake boat building yard

The Motor Vessel Vrinda

Imagine a luxurious cruise through the picturesque and lush backwaters of Kerala. Picture a relaxing sunset viewed from a roof top deck amidst gentle lapping of water and a balmy breeze. Visualize elegant cabins with serene views of rice boats, village life and tropical greens.

Welcome onboard luxury cruiser The Motor Vessel Vrinda, the only way to experience “God’s own country” in complete grandeur and style.

As the cruise meanders through canals and lakes, unwind and rejuvenate in the peace and tranquility of this photographer’s haven.

Experience a way of life unique to this region with this vessel’s expert sightseeing guides. Absorb the rich tradition of Kerala while classical dancers in beautiful costumes provide enchanting performances on board.

Prepare your palette for a range of exotic international and south Indian delicacies while the chef creates a completely personalized menu. This coupled with an exceptionally caring crew makes this intimate boat an unforgettable experience.

Luxury Cabins

The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda is an exclusive cruiser with eight tastefully appointed Luxury Cabins, all with king size beds and large picture windows overlooking the lake.

Wake up to the backwaters almost at level with your view and feel the calmness while the world floats by. The Cabins are elegantly designed with timber flooring. Each has its own private and well-appointed bathroom with shower. Each cabin is also provided with comfortable furniture, TV and DVD player and an electronic safe for guests’ peace of mind

Dinning

The upper deck houses a lounge and bar with panoramic views of the backwaters.
The breakfast served on the sun deck at sunrise creates a magical ambience of peace and serenity. Enjoy a cup of traditional cardamom tea sitting on cushions or wicker chairs watching the tropical world float by.

Motor Vessel Vrinda can proudly boast of her International and South Indian cuisine. At each meal, the well-trained crew works with you to create a unique menu.

The area is rich with coconuts, bananas, rice, local freshwater fish like pearl spot and small red prawns called Chemmen, which make for innovative recipes like Meen Moily and Malabar fish curry.

Indulge in this boat’s other signature dishes like Crab and orange salad, Masala prawns and Espresso cheese mouse.

Travel Guide

Location

The picturesque backwaters of Kerala are one of India’s most enchanting destinations. The cruise on M.V.Vrinda begins with a night in Cochin, once the centre of the thriving spice trade and now the principal port on the Malabar Coast. Cochin’s rich trading past is reflected in the Portuguese, Dutch and British influences evident in its architecture. M.V.Vrinda sets sail from Vembanad Lake jetty, located 55 kms from Trident Hilton, Cochin. The one-hour journey from Cochin to the Vrinda jetty is done by air-conditioned vehicle.

By air

Cochin (Airport Code: COK) has regular domestic flights to Agatti, Bangalore, Mumbai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Goa, Madras and Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum-the capital of Kerala). Currently, there are also regular international flights to the Arabian Gulf countries. Flights to other destinations will start soon. Other international airport nearby includes Mumbai, Madras, Bangalore and Trivandrum.

By road

Three important National Highways pass through or start from Cochin, apart from many state roads. NH 47 from Kanyakumari to Salem pass right through the heart of Cochin while NH 17 to Mumbai and NH 49 to Madurai (in Tamil Nadu) starts from Kochi. Private and public transport services are available to and from all major cities of South India from here.

By rail

Cochin is connected to the rest of India by an extensive network of rails. Cochin has two main railway stations, Ernakulum Junction and Ernakulum Town. Many important trains start from here and many others pass through these stations.

By sea

Cochin has a magnificent all weather natural port. Regular boat service to places like Kottayam and Alleppey are available through the scenic backwaters of Kerala.