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Pandaw to launch new ship for Kerala itineraries

Pandaw has added a new ship for itineraries in Kerala from October 2025.

Kochi Pandaw will be the river cruise specialist’s fourth ship in India and has been specifically designed for the Kerala Backwaters.

The ship has 10 cabins and will run weekly seven-night round trips from Kochi.


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It will visit the main towns and remoter areas along 900km of connecting waterways including Thanneermukkom, Nattakam, Kavalam, Allapuzha, Thottapalli and Perumpalam.

Pandaw’s general sales agent in the UK, Fred Holidays, has packaged itineraries with weekly departures in September, October and November 2025, as well as January, February and March 2026.

Prices start at £4,999 and include return flights from London, with regional airports available on request), overseas airport transfers, a night in a five-star hotel in Kochi and seven-night cruise with all meals, excursions and activities plus a complimentary drinks package.

Pictured: Artist’s impression of Kochi Pandaw. Credit Pandaw.

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