Canalboats Holidays Italy | HHI - Houseboat Holiday Italia

Your sailing holiday without a license.

For over twenty years, our Houseboat fleet has been sailing the waters of Northern Italy. Specialized in renting boats without a driver in the Venice lagoon, we offer you a unique opportunity: a cruise on a houseboat, with family or friends, to discover a beautiful and unspoiled Italy.

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A boat holiday is perfect for everyone, especially if you are looking for an immersive experience, in contact with nature in the open air and away from crowds and mass tourism.

Venice Lagoon and the smaller islands

You will be able to sail in a houseboat along the Giudecca canal, admiring the skyline of the most important monuments. Moor in one of the paid ports of the island, all of which our company has agreements with: if you choose the peninsula of Sant'Elena, you’ll disembark in the Venetian quarter, far from mass tourism. You can enjoy the parks, have lunch in the typical taverns, and take the shuttle to the Lido. Afterwards, set sail for the smaller islands of the lagoon.

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

Our itinerary, especially created for boats without a license, enables you to travel through historic centers of great beauty and interest, but also important natural reserves. Let yourself be thrilled by the Marano lagoon and amazed by Grado. There will be typical casoni fishing huts, spectacular sunsets, and feasting on fish in restaurants that are only accessible by boat.

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Beaches and culture between Veneto and Friuli

Is your idea of a Houseboat holiday a perfect blend of culture and fun? Sail towards the golden beaches of Jesolo, Caorle, and Lignano Sabbiadoro, giving yourself the thrill of swimming on a new beach each time. But you can also discover the amusement parks in the area, immerse yourself in the nightlife, and stroll along one of Italy’s the coolest waterfront promenades.

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Venetian Villas and Riviera del Brenta

Along the banks of the Brenta, grandiose Venetian villas depict a landscape of history and architecture. The ideal choice for a cultural cruise suitable for everyone, whether families or groups of friends. Delightful villages provide incredible views and excellent restaurants, and lead to the magic of Padua: visit its churches, squares and palaces by bike, guidebook in hand. You’ll be captivated by the art of the city.

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the best selection of boats

Houseboat fleet

We offer you the best river boat solutions for a high-level vacation. A safe, pleasant, exciting holiday. Made possible by our experience, which means we have personally tested each boat.

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3 people | 1 cabin

Suncamper 35

The boat was built in 2024 and is the smallest in our fleet. Exclusively designed for couples, it offers a holiday experience that amounts to continuous pampering and maximum comfort and privacy.

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4 people | 2 cabins

Grand 37

Thanks to the collaboration between Houseboat Holidays Italia and Balt Yacht, a consolidated Northern European builder, we are able to offer the brand new Grand 37, the most luxurious 2-cabin river boat on the market, built and ready to launch in 2024.

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6 people | 3 cabins

Minuetto 6

This yacht is perfect for a medium-sized family who wants enough space to spend a relaxing week on holiday.

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8 people | 4 cabins

Minuetto 8

This model has been available since 2018, and is therefore very recent. It is a refined and much appreciated boat, with a captivating modern design.

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Great holiday.

Honestly one of the best vacations I ever took. You do need to have driven a boat before - these boats are sturdy, it’s mostly because you dock at marinas with very nice boats. Reversing is tricky which makes the locks a bit dicey, but pick a route with only a limited number and you will have a fantastic time with the family.

Carolyn Austring, Google user

Great holiday.

Our weekend on board was beautiful!

We were very happy with the organisation, with your navigation suggestions and with the perfectly equipped and very comfortable boat. It was a very beautiful experience and I'm telling everyone about it since I really believe it's a truly exciting tourism formula. I hope to have soon another opportunity to enjoy your proposals! Thank you very much also for your availability and support during the organization phase!

Daniela, first time customer

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Choose the solution that best suits your needs.

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Houseboat Holidays Italia

Surprising river cruises in Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Your sailing holiday without a license.

How does Houseboat work?

Itineraries

Venice Lagoon and the smaller islands

Friuli Venezia Giulia

Beaches and culture between Veneto and Friuli

Venetian Villas and Riviera del Brenta

Houseboat fleet

Suncamper 35

Grand 37

Minuetto 6

Minuetto 8

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An amazing experience.

Great holiday.

Great holiday.

I will not forget this trip.

Our weekend on board was beautiful!

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