Day in Kochi

We were able to see the sights in Kochi which were the highlights of the city and also what interested us most. Our ship's excursions didn't really combine seeing the highlights of the Kochi with also going to the very old Synagogue in Kochi itself. This excursion allowed us to see all we wanted to see and as long as we wanted on a private excursion with an excellent driver and guide. This also allowed us the opportunity to run a few needed errands such as stopping at a shop to have my husband's watch batter expertly and inexpensively changed. We were also able to make a short stop to pick up a specialty souvenir for one or sons. The car was neat, clean, well driven, and always cooled for us to enter. We were given water bottles too. It was so nice to see what we dreamed of seeing, with excellent explanations of the historic significance, while being safe and comfortable. Shagi, the guide, was also very easy to understand and personable, wanting to make sure we were enjoying our day.

Pam 
Queen Mary 2 
San Diego ,California
​Reviewed 17 May 2018

We booked this tour several months in advance, and all went quite well. My group was greeted with flower leis and a big smile from the tour guides; we we picked up on time, saw all that was on the agenda, and returned on time. We could not have asked for a better arrangement and tour program. Highly recommended.

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Joseph Y
Emerlad Princess 
San Francisco , California 
​October 2016

A group of 12 of us booked Carnival Tours for our visit in Cochin when our ship RCCL Ovation of the Seas docked on June 1 and June 2. The booking process is smooth. Peter answered all my questions and was good in accommodating our flip flop changes of the number of people in the group. On the day of our tour, Cresbin (our tour guide) and Baisll (our tour driver) met us at the port. We were driven to Kerala for the back water cruise. Along the way, Cresbin give us some information on the culture of the country. The house boat cruise in the back water was fantastic. We had excellent Indian cuisine on board of the boat. The cool breeze made it quite pleasant in a hot weather environment. The next day we had the city tour of Cochin. Cresbin took us to a laundry plant where we saw how the local people does laundry for the public. It's quite and experience. A few of us in the group were quite happy shopping and bargaining. Cresbin was quite patient with us. Would definitely recommend this tour company to anyone visiting Cochin. The only suggestion we have is for Cresbin to get a portable microphone, especially for a tour group of seniors. Keep up the good work and your smile, Cresbin. You made our tour a pleasant one.

Visited June 2016

Cathy Chung
Canada
Ovation of the seas

“A Perfect Day In Kochi”

Reviewed 1 October 2015 We could not be happier with our decision to book the Backwater Cruise with Peter at Carnival Tours. Many from our ship booked the ship tour and ended up on a boat with plastic chairs lined up on a double deck boat. Four of us relaxed on a beautiful boat with teak deck and lovely interior. Food was prepared and served as we enjoyed the beautiful water. We watched the people wash their clothes in the water and paddle down the river for their food. We highly recommend Carnival Tours and especialy the private or small cruise which was much less than the cruise ship tour. Can't say enough for Peter who stayed on top of our booking. He was wonderful and so was his staff. This tour is suitable for everyone.


Visited September 2015

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by Janet Nemec
Sarasota florida
​OCEANIA Insignia

We were a group of 6 seniors who engaged Carnival tours for a two day tour in Cochin (Kochi). Our pre-tour communication with Peter Dalgleish was very good. His replies to our emails - questions & concerns - in the planning phase of the tour were prompt. He met us at the port with our guide, Tommy and our driver.
Day 1 consisted of a houseboat tour of Alleppy (also known as Alapphuza) in Kerala. We toured a lake and had lunch aboard the houseboat. The tour was extremely leisurely & relaxing; lunch was hygienically prepared and tasty. The crew on the houseboat were very obliging. Though we did a day tour, one can arrange to stay on board overnight or for as many nights as you require. The bedrooms and bathrooms, while not of 4 or 5 star luxury are still quite modern, clean & comfortable. The kitchens are more than adequate and the number of bedrooms will depend on the size of the houseboat. We were initially concerned about eating away from our hotels or our cruise ship (berthed at the port of Kochi) but we did NOT suffer any gastric repercussions! Peter had previously assured us that there would be no problems. Tommy provided an excellent geographical & historical commentary of what we were seeing and answered all questions. 
Day 2 involved a tour around Cochin – walking & driving - to see the sights and attractions there. Once again Tommy took good care of us. He is extremely obliging and knowledgeable.
The two days were interesting and quite leisurely. Just remember Cochin is a ‘country’ town and like most of India is a developing third world country. The cities & towns may not be as clean & luxurious as you may be used to and poverty is a way of life. But that is why we travel – to experience things that are different from those we are used to. We were looked after very well by Tommy, the driver & Carnival Tours.
We can highly recommend Carnival Tours in Cochin.


John Young
Melbourne, Australia

Azamara Quest  Nov 2014

We chose Carnival Tours based on the reviews we had seen on Trip Advisor and were not disappointed. We booked the combination tour of Cochin and Kerala backwaters, and it was superb. As everyone on Trip Advisor has noted, Peter is excellent at responding to questions you may have and staying in touch with you prior to your arrival. And not only was he there to greet us and introduce us to our guide and driver, but he was waiting for us upon our return, despite the fact that we were very late, having been caught in traffic on the return trip. He even had a farewell gift for us as a memento of our tour. The tour itself was excellent and was the highlight of the time we spent in India. Our guide spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable. And the afternoon spent on the houseboat was wonderfully relaxing. I would highly recommend Carnival Tours to anyone visiting Kerala.


June Ann Sauntry
Atlanta Georgia
Seaborne Odyssey

“Houseboat day trip on the backwaters”

We visited Kochi for one day during a cruise. Our group of four wanted to visit the Backwaters on a houseboat. It was very important that we get back on time and not miss our ship's departure. Peter was waiting when we arrived and introduced us to our driver who drove us safely to the boat. It was spacious and beautiful. We toured peacefully through the Backwaters with a delicious lunch cooked fresh on board by the staff. We arrived back on time at our ship where Peter was waiting for us. It was a most enjoyable day.

Jill Waters
LA,USA
MS Rotterdam