To understand waterways and the means of water transport in Kerala, we set out to experience them. As a part of it, we have travelled on different boats via national waterways. Mainly the districts of Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kollam, Ernakulam, and Kannur are well connected by inland waterways, which have frequent water transport facilities. The government runs different kinds of boats depending on the distance and the demand for the particular route at an affordable price. They vary from single deck to double-deck boats.

Apart from public transport, leisure boats are very popular in Kerala. Tourists from around the world enjoy taking these rides. Even local people show a lot of interest in leisure rides now and then. Shikara, hop-on, hop-off, and house boats are a few types that are popular for leisure rides within inland waterways. Samudra Shipyard has given us a chance to experience canoeing, rowboating, and an exclusive ‘Kopra Vallam’ day cruiser ride.