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MV Vaikundam

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Overview


MV Vaikundam is a boat whose hull was modelled on the traditional Kettuvallom or rice barges of the past. The rooms are made using wooden panels with wall papering, wood panelling, sparkling wooden flooring and the upper deck has some bamboo matting with bamboo poles for roof, following some of the traditional practices but contain all modern amenities. The superstructure uses a lot of teak and jack wood with a lovely polish and sheen.


MV Vaikundam has nine well-appointed cabins with attached washrooms on the lower deck and, a well-functional kitchen, air-conditioned and exquisitely set dining hall and bar with lounge on its upper deck.

MV Vaikundam is a boat whose hull was modelled on the traditional Kettuvallom or rice barges of the past. The rooms are made using wooden panels with wall papering, wood panelling, sparkling wooden flooring and the upper deck has some bamboo matting with bamboo poles for roof, following some of the traditional practices but contain all modern amenities. The superstructure uses a lot of teak and jack wood with a lovely polish and sheen.

The wooden hull of the boat on the upper segment is made by joining planks of local wood ‘Aanjili or, Wild Jackwood,’ using strong coir rope on the segments above the waterline. The wood is coated with a caustic black resin made by boiling cashew kernel and fish oil. The wood is periodically treated with the Neem oil and Fish oil. This is the traditional style called Kettuvallum.

Ship Statistics
Year Built
Refurbished
Length ft
Width ft
Tonnage 0
Speed
Passenger Capacity 0
Crew Size 0
No. of Deck 0
No. of Cabin 0
No. of large Cabin 0
No. of wheelchair Cabin 0
Services & Amenities
Sun Deck YES
Bar YES
Lounge YES
Facilities
Double YES
Shower YES
Safe YES
Telephone YES
Desk YES
Air Conditioning YES

  • Sun Deck
  • Bar
  • Lounge
  • Buffet Table
  • Store
  • Massage Room
  • Staff Room
  • Kitchen
  • Solar Panels
  • Hot Water Tank

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  • 1x Deluxe Cabin
  • 8x Superior Cabins
  • Cockpit
  • Toilet
  • Machine Room
  • Generators
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Dining (complimentary)

indian

The lower deck has nine cabins with the first cabin being the deluxe cabin and the balance eight being superior cabins. All cabins are air-conditioned with en-suite washroom and toilet facilities.

Each cabin has 3 windows. 8 cabins have twin beds, only one cabin offers double bed. All cabins have a wardrobe, dresser, and side tables. The toilets have hair dryers, toileteries while, the cabins have coffee/tea makers.

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Deluxe Cabin
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Superior Cabin

On-Board Highlights

  • The boat has two decks. The upper deck offers the open sun deck with a 360 degree view, an air-conditioned bar with lounge and an air-conditioned restaurant seating 22 guests. There is an Ayurvedic massage room on the upper deck too with male and female masseuses available.
  • There is a small onboard library
  • Indian and international cuisine is offered on board in the restaurant
  • The lower deck has nine cabins with the first cabin being the deluxe cabin and the balance eight being superior cabins. All cabins are air-conditioned with en-suite washroom and toilet facilities.
  • Each cabin has large picture windows, have twin beds in 8 cabins and double bed deluxe cabin, wardrobes, dresser and side tables.
  • The electricity is run 24X7 and there is always running hot and cold water with heated water through a solar heating system. The running water is generated from the river with a water generator which does both filteration and reverse osmosis.
  • In addition to the crew, there is an on-board destination manager, chef and service team, altogether twelve people to take care of eighteen guests.

On Board Experiences

  • Live Music: Local instrumentalists of the Thamburu, Flute and Tabla can be arranged on request and extra charges
  • Art: Local mural painters can be invited aboard for demonstration on request
  • Entertainment: Board game and playing cards selection
  • Shopping: Onboard outlet to buy coir coasters,wooden caparisoned elephants and fresh spices.
  • The destination manager gives talks on the destinations being visited

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Sun Deck
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Lounge & Bar
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Health & Spa