Houseboating

Vacationing on the water is becoming increasingly popular. In addition to cruises and sailing trips, houseboat vacations have experienced a tremendous boom in recent years. All over Europe, regions have emerged where leisure captains, usually without needing a boating license, can enjoy a different kind of vacation away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A houseboat offers the opportunity to experience the land and people of a vacation region from a completely new perspective and to gain impressions that would not be possible during a typical land-based holiday. In this type of vacation, the boat serves as both accommodation and means of transportation. In this book, you will learn everything you need to know for a successful houseboat vacation: various types of boats are introduced, and the necessary requirements are discussed.