About this experience
Step onto a hand-painted wooden boat at Honnavar jetty an hour before sunset. As the sun begins to drop, your captain will steer you out from the dock and along the broad channels where the Sharavathi meets the Arabian Sea — past mangrove islands, fishing villages and cormorant roosts.
You'll cut the engine for the final 20 minutes and just drift, while we pour fresh ginger chai and pass round local snacks. On a clear evening you may spot Indo-Pacific dolphins surfacing offshore.
What's included
- 2-hour private wooden-boat cruise (1–8 guests)
- Local Coast-Guard certified captain & safety briefing
- Life jackets for all guests including children
- Hot chai, masala-roasted peanuts & banana fritters
- Bottled water and dry towels
What's not included
- Transport to / from Honnavar jetty (we can arrange a cab on request)
- Alcoholic drinks
Meeting point
Honnavar Boat Jetty, opposite the Sharavathi suspension bridge. Free parking on site. We meet 30 minutes before sunset — your booking confirmation will list the exact time for your date.
Good to know
- Cruises run October to mid-May. Suspended during the monsoon.
- Wear comfortable clothes and a light shawl — it can get breezy after sunset.
- Children under 5 ride free on a parent's lap.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start time.