What is a houseboat?
The houseboat is a very slow motorboat (average speed 5 mph) and can be driven by anyone:you don't need a boating licenseor any previous experience. It's so easy and intuitive to use that it will only take you a few minutes to feel ready to navigate rivers, canals, and lagoons with ease and confidence. It's like driving a car: you have a steering wheel to turn right and left, and a lever to move forward, backward, and brake. That's it! On the first day, the staff will explain everything in detail, and you'll learn the basic maneuvers in no time.
Aweek on a houseboatisa great vacation idea for families, even those with older children, but also for groups of friends, as there are many models available, from a minimum of two beds to larger ones suitable for groups of ten people.There'sa houseboat for everyone.
Houseboat vacations are available in many parts of Europe, such as France and Belgium.
What is a houseboat generally like?
Below deck, you will first find thekitchen, the heart of the boat, where you can create delicious meals and enjoy unforgettable moments with friends. It is equipped with all the comforts of a home kitchen, including a stove, refrigerator, sink, oven, and, of course, dishes so that the whole group can dine comfortably. Some models also have a separate freezer, oven, dishwasher, and microwave.
Depending on the number of occupants, you will find one or morecabins equipped with lockers and compartments where you can store all your belongings. The beds can be double, queen-size, bunk beds, or side-by-side.
In some superior models, the cabins may be equipped with air conditioning or have a private bathroom.
Inthe living room, you will find a table with chairs and a comfortable sofa, ideal for relaxing but which can be converted into a bed.
Every day, at lunchtime or dinnertime, you can decide whether to eat inside or on the upper deck/outdoor terrace (depending on the model). Sometimes there may be a Hi-Fi system and a TV with DVD player.
Depending on the type of houseboat, there will be one or morebathroomswith a toilet, sink, and shower, with hot water, of course!
