DELUXE - The spacious deluxe cabin measures 160 square feet. All cabins are situated on the Main Deck and equipped with en-suite bathroom with shower, wardrobe, locker, side table, kettle, mineral water, tea/coffee, mirror, slippers, toiletries and towels. The deluxe cabin features a double bed with storage compartment.
SUPERIOR CABINS - 8 superior cabins measure 124 square feet. All cabins are situated on the Main Deck and equipped with en-suite bathroom with shower, wardrobe, locker, side table, kettle, mineral water, tea/coffee, mirror, slippers, toiletries and towels. The superior cabins feature twin beds with storage compartments.
Vaikundam
The RV Vaikundam features nine elegantly appointed cabins with attached bathrooms on the lower deck, a fuly equipped kitchen, air-conditioned dining hall, bar and lounge on the upper deck.
Modeled on the traditional Kettuvalam rice barges, Vaikundam blends heritage craftsmanship with modern comfort. The cabins feature wooden paneling, sparkling wooden floors and tasteful wall finishes, while the upper deck incorporates bamboo matting and poles in keeping with traditional techniques. The hull is crafted from local Anjili wood, joined with coir rope above the waterline, treated with cashew kernel and fish oil resin, and maintained with periodic applications of neem and fish oil - a nod to centuries-old Kerala boat-building traditions.
Sailing aboard Vaikundam is not just a cruise; it is a journey through history, craftsmanship on the serene waterways of Kerala.
The MV Vaikundam had the great honour of hosting the then Hon. Prime Minister of India Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2002, whose presence on the Vembanad Lake at Kumarakom made the destination famous leading to contributing towards the launch of the Kerala Backwaters itself. Being the recipient of the National Tourism Award, Kerala Tourism Award, having been featured in the Dream Cruise program of Nat Geo People Channel and in the Master Chef Program of Channel Nine of Australia too, the MV Vaikundam is a wonderful experience as a boat built with teak and jackwood.
Deck plans are for illustrative purposes only – The actual ship and cabin layout may differ.
