Before renting a cruising houseboat, you must choose the model that best suits your needs, taking into account its speed, its habitability, its ability to pass through narrow canals, its compatibility with water sports, etc. It is an excellent means of transportation on both rivers and the sea.
Rent a cruising houseboat
Chartering a cruising houseboat is the best way to get from one side of a lake or river to the other quickly, to navigate canals or even between two nearby port cities. The OK models with a rear cockpit have no trouble accessing the smallest canals and can weave in and out. They offer excellent external visibility from the gangway. Compared to an AK (Dutch cruising houseboat), the most common model, an OK allows you to easily exit to the cockpit and from there to the gangways. However, the AK is more habitable. In any case, you will need a license to drive it, or you will have to hire a pilot.
Renting a cruising houseboat
At sea, a cruising houseboat is used by those who wish to quickly reach a nearby island or beach. It is a very popular means of transportation in seaside resorts, in this case on the French Riviera and the Riviera. However, it is strongly discouraged on a side of the boat protected by a coral reef. The cruising houseboat is also used by water sports enthusiasts, particularly for water skiing, wakeboarding and parasailing. Others hire a cruising houseboat for the pleasure of sailing at full speed, if permitted by maritime legislation.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 9 715 |
|---|---|
| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess, Chef (meals not included), Sailor, Engineer, Mechanic, Masseuse |
| Average price per week | $10,892 |
| Minimum weekly price | $708 |
| Maximum price per week | $1,032,325 |