Asian river cruise specialist Pandaw will launch a new ship and itinerary on the Kerala Backwaters next year.

The 10-cabin Kochi Pandaw will be Pandaw’s fourth ship in India and has been specially designed for the Kerala Backwaters, whilst maintaining the classic Pandaw cabin and wrap round promenade decks.

Kochi Pandaw will operate a seven-night round trip itinerary from Kochi visiting the main towns and remoter areas of the backwaters with its 900km of connecting waterways including Thanneermukkom, Nattakam, Kavalam, Allapuzha, Thottapalli and Perumpalam.

Pandaw’s UK GSA has packaged up the itinerary with weekly departures throughout September, October and November 2025 and January, February and March 2026.

Prices start from 4,999 per person including return flights from London, overseas airport transfers, a night in a five-star hotel in Kochi and the seven-night cruise with all meals, excursions and activities plus a complimentary drinks package.