I stayed on the Pournami houseboat from Jan 2nd to the 3rd morning. We were 5 adults and 2 children including an infant. I really enjoyed the houseboat stay and this was my first experience with houseboats. They had it all planned well and the food was really really tasty and well prepared. I connected my cell phone to the sound system and danced off to the music with my family. We docked the boat at a village in the evening where they shut off the open end of the houseboat with mosquito nets. The television could not get a signal but we had an option to fish. I caught a fish, while my wife caught two. We had a really good time. The tour if more descriptive about the places, then that would make it even more interesting.

Very well maintained and clean houseboat.. especially for Deluxe category..
Food was authentic Kerela cuisine and north indian (on preference).. both prepared very well.
We bought some extra fish on the way... expensive but fresh.. the staff cooked that for us and I must admit it was one of the best preparations that one can expect..

Rooms are well furnished though I would have preferred a little more space.. at times it felt claustrophobic.. the front deck compensated in terms of space anyway..

We had a great stay with Pournami Houseboats. They are very reasonably priced.
Cleanliness and hygiene is very well maintained. Food was fresh and yum. Service was also very good. From boarding till the end, everyone was very polite and helpful. Super clean bathrooms, with good water flow etc.
Make sure to tell your lunch, dinner and breakfast timings to the cook, and stick to it. it will help both sides.
Go for the luxury houseboats (with 24 hour AC) as it tends to get quite humid. Immediately after sunset, the insects increase a little bit, so its better to sit indoors with the AC. They put a mesh net, but its not 100% insect proof.

The owner, please take care of a few things:
1. replenish the carrom board set, we wanted to play but the strikers were missing.
2. Instruct the cook not make so much extra food. Maybe for the first meal its okay, but tell them to ask the guests to get an idea of how much to cook. There was A LOT of food getting wasted, which made us feel really really bad.
3. the lightings in the room were a little bit dull. maybe add just one more bright bulb there.

These are the only things i needed taken care of.
All in all, amazing trip. Very relaxing. Great stress buster.

thanks!

Food was very good, hygienic and homely. One of the crew member, Vinod, was very prompt in serving the food and providing the service. Sailing time should be more at least 1 more hour in the morning, it started at 8:15 am back to the port which was only for 45 mins or lesser. We were little upset about the interior of the boat, the water cans and few things were scattered and not properly kept which spoiled the look of the boat. Also, few areas in walls and one or two electric points were broken and not working. The boat needs to be maintained little more. I will recommend this houseboat for the food and the service.

Never seen such arrogant people in my life.
Food was a big let down. Cold and limited quantities were served to us. No sheets were provided, only rough blankets.

Stay at pournami boathouse with my family was excellent and truly memorable.
The staff were very helpful and resourceful. They have a friendly aroma with them. Food prepared by them was top notch and it feels like home. A truly enjoyable stay. Recommended.