Cochin is blessed with one of the world’s finest natural harbors, earning it the nicknames ‘Venice of the Orient’ and ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. Your leisurely cruise will take you through a sprinkling of islands networked by lagoons and backwaters past the famous Chinese fishing nets, which are probably the single most familiar image of the area. You’ll also glide past the islands of Vypeen, Gundu, Vallarpadam and Bolghatty, where you will see boats laden with wares and prawn farms, offering a glimpse of the traditional coastal and backwater lifestyle of the people of Kerala.