Glide through the serene Sharavathi River mangroves, Lotus Point, and Kerala Spot without long queues at Tarebagilu jetty. 100% private boat rides with sanitized life jackets, certified local boatmen & transparent flat tariffs.
Tarebagilu boating point fills up rapidly on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Reserve your private boat departure slot beforehand for instant boarding.
Flat rate per private boat for groups of up to 6 to 8 passengers. Zero hidden pier fees.
Quick Circuit • 45 Mins
Ideal for travelers on tight schedules. Cruises through the dense natural mangrove tunnels and tranquil backwater bends fringed with tall coconut palms.
Most Popular • 1.5 Hours
The signature Honnavar experience. Glides through blooming water lily canals (Lotus Point) and heads to the river-sea confluence to catch the breathtaking Arabian Sea golden hour.
Extended Explorer • 2 Hours
The ultimate comprehensive tour covering the remote Mavinkurve island shores, historical Konkan railway bridges spanning the river, deep secluded mangrove forests, and lotus lagoons.
All-in-One Combo • 2 Days
Bundle your ocean scuba diving adventure at Netrani Island with a relaxing sunset mangrove boat ride at Honnavar, including beach hotel stay and cab transfers.
The official and most scenic launching jetty for Sharavathi River & mangrove safari tours.
Tarebagilu Boating Point is situated 3.2 km west of Honnavar town, directly off NH 66. Concrete road access with dedicated four-wheeler and bus parking is available at the jetty entrance.
Sunrise (06:30 – 08:30 AM): Mirror-calm reflections, mist rising from mangroves, and active kingfishers and egrets.
Sunset (04:30 – 06:15 PM): Spectacular golden hour skies where Sharavathi river merges into the Arabian Sea.
Clear information on Honnavar boat booking, safety, timings, and rates.
Honnavar boat rides operate as private boats for your group. Rates are ₹1,000 for a 45-minute Mangrove & Kerala Spot ride, ₹1,500 for a 1.5-hour Sunset Safari & Lotus Point cruise, and ₹2,200 for a 2-hour Grand Backwater expedition covering up to 6–8 persons per boat. All bookings include certified life jackets.
The primary and most scenic boarding point is Tarebagilu Boating Point (Tarebagilu Jetty), located just 3 km off NH 66 in Honnavar, easily accessible from Murudeshwar (26 km) and Gokarna (48 km).
No. All boat rides booked through Karavali Booking are 100% private boats reserved exclusively for your family or friend group with dedicated life jackets and a local certified boatman.
The best times are early morning (06:30 AM to 08:30 AM) for mirror-calm waters and migratory bird watching, or late afternoon (04:30 PM to 06:15 PM) for the spectacular Arabian Sea sunset cruise.
You can reserve confirmed boat slots without waiting in jetty queues by messaging the Karavali Booking WhatsApp desk at +91 9481908581 with your date, group size, and preferred departure time.
