We normally think of boats as a means of transportation – a way of getting from A to B on water. But transportation can be an adventure in itself, especially if you’re travelling long enough to settle down for a good night’s sleep. Here are some great ideas for an adventure sleeping on a boat!
Get started with sleeping on a boat
A great way to try sleeping on a boat without any worry of seasickness is to spend the night on a moored Houseboat. You can find houseboats moored on many canals and calm rivers and they are pretty charming to look at! So how do you find one to spend the night on? Try Airbnb! Or, you could book a houseboat holiday and a skipper for a few days.
Or, how about taking a cruise? Cruise ships are huge and stable with everything you need for a luxury holiday on board. You’ll stop off in different locations for a day or two of exploration, and eat and sleep on the boat.
A little more adventure
If you’re after a little more adventure there are plenty of short, 2-3 day boat trips that you can go on at many locations in the world. You could spend a few days sailing the Whitsundays in Australia, or check out the many options for 2-3 day sailing trips on Viator. Most short trips have a variety of boats to choose from too. You could stay on a pirate-style sailboat, or a flash catamaran complete with hot-tub!
Or if you fancy a longer trip, G Adventures offer a number of longer sailing trips. You could visit places like Croatia, the Galapagos, or even Antarctica.
Maximum adventure
Once you’re used to sleeping on a boat, your options for maximum adventure are either to increase the length of time or increase the level of risk or challenge.
You could crew a superyacht or work on a cruise ship to live on a boat whilst getting paid to explore the world.
Or, once you’re a sailing pro, there are many advanced races and expeditions that you could take part in.
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