Puducherry Boating • Daily 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Pondicherry Boat Ride Prices & Packages

Transparent Fixed Rates • 1 Full Hour • All 4 Sights Included

Official Transparent Pricing — No Hidden Fees

Every boat ride at Pondy Boating is a genuine full 1-hour (60-minute) duration. Customers do not have to pay separate tickets for each location — every ride explores all 4 iconic sights together: Mangrove Forest, Historic 2,000-Yr Arikamedu, Beach/River Confluence, and the Harbour.

Vehicle parking, clean restrooms, and private changing rooms are completely free for all ticket holders.

1-Hour Boating Rates & Packages

Official fixed prices. Zero hidden fees. Every ride includes government-certified life vests and certified boat masters.

Shared Boating

Full 1-hour backwater & mangrove cruise

₹500 / Adult

₹250 per Child (ages 3–10)

Under 3 years ride free

Book Shared

Separate Private Boat

Entire boat charter for family or friends

₹5,000 / Boat (Flat)

Up to 10 guests included

Ideal for family celebrations & groups

Book Private Boat
Unified 1-Hour Cruise

All 4 Sights Explored in Every Ride

No separate tickets needed! Every single 1-hour cruise explores all 4 iconic locations together:

01. Mangrove Forest Dense root tunnels, cool shaded canals, and native wetland birds.
02. Ancient Arikamedu Historic 2,000-year-old Indo-Roman trade archaeological riverbanks.
03. Beach & River Confluence Estuary meeting point where backwater merges into Bay of Bengal waves.
04. Puducherry Harbour Panoramic open views of the breakwaters and colorful fishing vessels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ticket price for children?

Children aged 3 to 10 ride at ₹250. Infants under 3 years ride 100% free with life jackets provided.

What is included in the ₹3,000 Couple Ride package?

The Couple Ride is 100% private (only you and your partner on the boat with the captain). It includes a full 1-hour scenic tour exploring all 4 sights with romantic photo stops.