Stay on a boat

Comfortable 4-berth near Hampton Court Palace with many mod cons - skippered boating holidays & cruises can also be arranged

Surrey, England

Faithful

Refurbished shabby chic fishing boat, first constructed in 1965, providing romantic retreat for 2. Moored at Brixham Marina.

Devon, England

Lady of the Twizzle

Authentic WWII barge luxuriously renovated sleeps 12-14 guests, with hot tub, near Walton on the Naze

Essex, England

The Titanic

Titanic themed apartment boat that sleeps up to 9 people, at Albert Dock in Liverpool

Merseyside, England

Heavenly River Houseboat

Unique 6-berth with hot tub & roof garden near Hampton Court Palace. Skippered boating holidays & cruises can also be arranged.

Surrey, England

My Houseboat Amsterdam

Selection of beautiful and quirky city centre houseboats in Amsterdam. Book as a couple, family or group

North Holland, Netherlands

Sunborn London

A luxury floating hotel offers quality cabin rooms and suites in central London, Docklands

Greater London, England

Tantalising Thames Temptress

Classic 6-berth yacht near Hampton Court Palace with all the mod cons. Skippered boating holidays + cruises can also be arranged.

Surrey, England

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Scotia Boat & Breakfast

Enjoy the scenery at Loch Ness on a quality charter or individual cabin basis onboard a comfortable trawler yacht for up to 8 guests.

Highland, Scotland

The Harpy, Tower Bridge

Historic London houseboat close to Tower Bridge sleeps 10-12 people. WHOLE BOAT RENTAL ONLY.

Greater London, England

Mojo Houseboat Bed and Breakfast

Stylish, modern houseboat on Mersea Island near Colchester, with views of beach and Blackwater Estuary

Essex, England

Woodfarm Barges

Two 100 year old moored barges offer a relaxing getaway for 2(+2) guests or 6(+2) guests. Moored at Woodbridge + Snape Maltings. Dogs welcome.

Suffolk, England

Star Narrowboat Holidays

Unique, spacious, warm, narrowboat holiday hire & houseboat stay near Manchester - operating since 2012. Have a look!

Greater Manchester, England

Absolute Pleasure Yacht

This luxury yacht offers overnight stays for up to 10 guests and is ideally situated opposite the O2 arena. EXCLUSIVE HIRE ONLY

Greater London, England

Jackie O

Luxurious yacht moored by the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, enjoys prime spot for views of Table Mountain. Sleeps 2 - 8 people

W. Cape, South Africa

Boutique Barges

An unusual and fun way to discover London - 2 beautifully refurbished and comfortable 57 ft narrowboats which can sleep up to 5

Greater London, England

Houseboat Hotels

Stay in comfortable apartments onboard static houseboats at Victoria Quays, central Sheffield

South Yorkshire, England

Temptation II

Stay on a 60ft classic Motor Yacht in the Southampton Marina. Book 1 or 2 ensuite bedrooms, therefore for 2-4 guest. Hot tub on board

Hampshire, England

Houseboat Harbourside View

A charming B&B houseboat with 3 en-suite rooms sleeping 2-3 people moored in Bembridge Harbour. Min 2 night stay

Isle of Wight, England

Nene Valley Boats

Explore the River Nene onboard a narrowboat for 2-6 guests based at Oundle. Cruising breaks available April to October, or static hire in winter

Northamptonshire, England

Lesley Ann Boutique Narrowboat

Boutique Narrowboat sleeps two. Leicestershire's most luxurious floating couples retreat. Novices welcome. Min 3 night stay.

Leicestershire, England

Art Deco Barge

Join the owners on their luxury barge, and experience a unique break for 2 cruising the non-tidal Thames without a care in the world

Various Pick Up Points, England

The Highlands & Inner Hebrides Cruise

Embark on a 9 day journey exploring the rugged Scottish Highlands from the comfort of a luxury ship and scenic Kyle Line railway

Highland, Scotland

Adele Marie

A 58ft narrowboat sleeping up to 6 guests, providing constantly changing scenery and views as it cruises. Based near Nantwich

Cheshire, England

Four Sisters Boatel

A deluxe self-catering boat stay in the heart of Edinburgh, for 4+2. 2 night min stay

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

The Cru Houseboats

2 luxurious wide beam canal boats for bed and breakfast in Bath, or for self-driving cruising holidays. Dogs welcome

Somerset, England

Oyster

Romantic getaway for 2 on the Kingsbridge Estuary. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing stay with the one you love

Devon, England

Hotel Boat Kailani

Cruise in 5 star luxury on this hotel boat for up to 4 passengers. Routes from London, Oxford, Bath, Warwick..

Various Pick Up Points, England

Ducklings Narrowboat Hire

A beautiful handbuilt Narrowboat that sleeps 2-4 people and cruises along the scenic Lancaster Canal.

Lancashire, England

Wessex Rose Hotel Boat

A 5 star cruising boat with 3 cabins, all inclusive and crewed, on canal routes between Bristol and Oxford

Various Pick Up Points, England

Sunborn Yacht Gibraltar

5 star accommodation on a yacht in Gibraltar with casino, gym, spa, infinity pool and more. Rooms sleep 2-4 people

British Overseas Territory, Gibraltar

Plevier

Barge with modern design suites sleeping 2 people in Canary Wharf. Dogs welcome. 3 night minimum stay

Greater London, England

Castlerose Boat Stay

Enjoy a skippered canal boat holiday along the Bridgewater Canal on this stylish wide-beam canal boat

Greater Manchester, England

Claymoore Canal Holidays

These canal boat holidays - for 2-10 guests, allow you to cruise along the waterways from Warrington and see the countryside from a new perspective

Cheshire, England

Duke & Duchess Hotel Narrowboats

Cruise the waterways of England + Wales on a guided narrowboat with meals included. No added single supplements.

Various Pick Up Points, England

St Hilda Sea Adventures

Flexible cruising holiday for up to 8 guests taking in the beauty of the Scottish West coast.

Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Serenity Barge

Floating boutique hotel with a hot tub on the roof. Offering B&B in Reims when not cruising

Champagne-Ardenne, France

Cruise Ireland with Carrickcraft

River cruising in Ireland and Northern Ireland - routes, duration and boat size varies. No boat license required. Open March - October.

County Armagh, Northern Ireland

Woodlyn Park

A unique farmstay motel, in the Waikato area of the North Island, you can stay in a plane, boat, train or Hobbit rooms

Waikato, New Zealand

Todos os Santos Lisbon Yacht

Modern 6-berth 38 ft yacht in historic Lisbon moored next to Monument to the Discoveries with a view of Lisbon Bridge

Estremadura, Portugal

Mallorca Boat Stays

Explore the Balerics onboard this sailing vessel. Flexible charters for up to 4 guests - or static nights as a floating hostel

Islas Baleares, Spain

Fisherman's Cottage

Historic cottage dating back to mid 1700s on the outskirts of St Helier, sleeps up to 4.

Pembrokeshire, Wales

The River Kwai Jungle Rafts

Rooms are built on rafts that float on the River Kwai at this hotel in Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Aquamarina Boat Hotel

A historic paddle steamer, moored in a scenic spot by the city of Budapest, offers 4 star accommodation

Central Hungary, Hungary

Amstel Botel

A stationary boat hotel, with city of sea views from the rooms, on the IJ river close to the centre of Amsterdam

North Holland, Netherlands

Just Couples Afloat

Boutique cabin on Dutch barge on the River Saone at Losne. Restaurant quality food served. Perfect for a romantic break

Bourgogne, France

France Afloat

Quality boating holidays on canals and rivers around Burgandy, Loire and Canal du Midi

Bourgogne, France

Cosy Houseboats

Cruise along the backwaters of Kerala on a 80-foot long traditional + luxuriously furnished houseboat

Kerala, India

Salt & Sill

A modern, floating hotel built by the island of Klädesholmenon on the beautiful Swedish west coast

Gotlands Lan, Sweden

L'Abricotier

For a unique holiday, stay on this boat for up to 4 at Marciana Marina on the Island of Elba

Toscana, Italy

Holly Bluff Marina

Houseboats located on St Johns river in central Florida ideal escape from a hectic trip to Disney World

Florida, USA

Botel Marina

Moored at the pier in the centre of Rijeka, Botel Marina offers a range of modern rooms alongside their on site restaurant

Primorsko-Goranska, Croatia

Seven Sails

Charter a yacht with crew and explore the beautiful coastlines and hidden bays of the Greek islands and further afield

Attiki, Greece

Flower

Beautiful traditional narrowboat with hot tub offers a romantic break for 2 on the Oxford Canal. 2 night minimum stay.

Oxfordshire, England

ArkaBarka Floating Belgrade Hostel

A social cafe has events in this floating hostel on the River Danube in Belgrade

City of Belgrade, Serbia

Bed and Breakfast Afloat

Sleep on a yacht or motor boat at the harbour in Boston. Guests have access to an outdoor pool

Massachusetts, USA

Malardrottningen Yacht Hotel and Restaurant

Elegant 100 yard yacht permanently docked at Riddarholmen Island. With sauna + restaurant serving Scandinavian dishes

Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Lake View House Boats

Luxury stay on traditional houseboats in Kumarakom with uncomparable view over the lake. Meals included and staff onboard

Kerala, India

Aquapackers

A floating backpackers in an idyllic location in the middle of Abel Tasman National Park

Southland, New Zealand

The Rock

See the Bay of Islands on The Rock, an overnight cruise vessel, with activities thrown in

Northland, New Zealand

Oriental Dream Private Felucca

A boat on the River Nile with tented bedrooms. Accommodates up to 8 guests

Aswan, Egypt

Indochina Sails

Luxury overnight cruising amongst the dramatic rock formations of Halong Bay

Quang Ninh, Vietnam

Nar Boats

Luxury individual yachts for exclusive Istanbul stay, in buzzing Bebek on the Bosphorus

Marmara, Turkey

American Safari Cruises

These exclusive, active cruises on luxury yachts in Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Pacific NW, Costa Rica / Panama, Columbia River & Galapagos

Various Start Points, USA

Coco Houseboats Kerala

These traditional houseboats are a tranquil means of seeing the waterways and villages of this region

Kerala, India

Making Waves Boatel

This boatel is floating right in the middle of Toronto, perfect for a couples city break on the water

Ontario, Canada

Aqua Expeditions

Take a luxury cruise ship into the Amazon from Iquitos or on the Mekong river to explore remote areas + see wildlife

Loreto, Peru

Taupo Explorer

Boutique accommodation on water. Stay on board moored or charter the boat with a skipper, at Lake Taupo

Northland, New Zealand

Zaffer Houseboats

Luxurious houseboats with beautifully handcarved furnishings in Srinagar. Check current situation in this area before travel

Jammu and Kashmir, India

Nile Adventure Sailing Boat

Tented bedrooms on a moving boat in Aswan. Sleeps up to 4 guests

Aswan, Egypt