At Rainbow cruises, you'll set sail in a traditional Kettuvallom, Equipped with the State of the art luxuries and safety measures
Traditionally, the houseboat was called kettuvallom, which means a boat made by tying together pieces of wood. Incredible may sound, not a single nail is used in the making of a kettuvallom. Jack wood planks are joined together with coir rope and then coated with black resin made from boiled cashew nut shells. Today, these giant 80 foot long crafts have been adapted into luxuriously furnished houseboats. A kettuvallom usually has one, two or three bath attached bedrooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide.
Traditionally, the houseboat was called kettuvallom, which means a boat made by tying together pieces of wood. Incredible may sound, not a single nail is used in the making of a kettuvallom. Jack wood planks are joined together with coir rope and then coated with black resin made from boiled cashew nut shells. Today, these giant 80 foot long crafts have been adapted into luxuriously furnished houseboats. A kettuvallom usually has one, two or three bath attached bedrooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide.
• Each houseboat is of excellent construction and luxurious furnishing, with exquisite flooring, hull and valavara (canopy). They are in top cruising worthy condition
• Rainbow is provided with a sun deck, spacious living / dining area (200 sq. ft.), one, two three and four bedrooms (varying from 100 sq. ft.- 130 sq. ft.), separate toilets for the crew, spacious passage and a neat, classy kitchen (75 sq. ft.).
• Adequate numbers of buoys are provided and so are fire buckets.
• Clean, good quality linen, blankets, towels etc. and high quality crockery and glassware are used on the boat.
• Logbooks and tourist records are updated regularly and the boat has a valid license. Uniformed experienced staff conversant in English mans the boat.
• Rainbow is provided with a sun deck, spacious living / dining area (200 sq. ft.), one, two three and four bedrooms (varying from 100 sq. ft.- 130 sq. ft.), separate toilets for the crew, spacious passage and a neat, classy kitchen (75 sq. ft.).
• Adequate numbers of buoys are provided and so are fire buckets.
• Clean, good quality linen, blankets, towels etc. and high quality crockery and glassware are used on the boat.
• Logbooks and tourist records are updated regularly and the boat has a valid license. Uniformed experienced staff conversant in English mans the boat.
• Solid wastes and sewage are not directly discharged into the water, bio-chemical alternatives are provided and having sewage treatment plant of its own.
• Wherever possible environment-friendly practices are put to use and plastics are strictly not used.
• Locally available palm trees, areca nut trees, bamboos and other ethnic materials are used for the boat construction. Also local communities are encouraged to actively involve themselves in this venture.
• The services of professional cooks are available on the boat. And the menu offered by Rainbow Cruises is excellent and exotic.
• Excellent reading materials can also be accessed.
• Wherever possible environment-friendly practices are put to use and plastics are strictly not used.
• Locally available palm trees, areca nut trees, bamboos and other ethnic materials are used for the boat construction. Also local communities are encouraged to actively involve themselves in this venture.
• The services of professional cooks are available on the boat. And the menu offered by Rainbow Cruises is excellent and exotic.
• Excellent reading materials can also be accessed.
All materials used onboard are eco-friendly, skillfully equipped with every safety and luxury amenities. Rainbow Cruises has worked hard to ensure that the highest standards are maintained onboard. Making your time with us, enchanting in every way.
For more details, get in touch with us. We'll be happy to provide you with more information about our numerous packages.
For more details, get in touch with us. We'll be happy to provide you with more information about our numerous packages.
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