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Venetian Cuisine: Tradition and Taste on Board a Houseboat

Life on a boat is not only adventure and relaxation, but also an opportunity to discover and taste the rich culinary tradition of the Veneto.

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Navigating in Houseboat in Veneto: everything you need to know about navigation rules

Boating in waterways in Veneto and in Friuli on a self driven river cruiser is an unforgettable and unique experience, but it is important to know the navigation tricks.

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How the Navigation lock works: from Leonardo da Vinci’s project to today

The invention and the history of the navigation lock, from Leonardo da Vinci to today, easily explained.

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Where and how to moor your houseboat during your vacation

Can I tie my boat wherever I want during my holiday? How do I know if I will find a free spot? Where can I find available moorage places for my houseboat? These and other frequent questions will be answered in this article, in which you will get to know everything you need. 

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The rhythm of a Houseboat Holiday

How many hours per week are spent cruising? How many kilometres can be covered? How many towns and cities can be visited? These are interesting questions, which we will try to answer.

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The check-in of a boat is not the same as the check-in of an hotel

Learn here everything you need to know about the first day of your holiday, the boarding procedures, the driving lessons, the briefing

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Wheelchair accessibility

Thanks to our Minuetto 6+, Houseboat holidays are inclusive and accessible to everyone.

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Travellers in couple
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Travellers in couple

Our boats are ideal for small or large families, having several bedrooms and bathrooms, but 2 people are enough to drive the boat, even without licence.

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Summer fireworks on the water, along the Adriatic Coast in Veneto and Friuli, 14 and 15 August

The traditional way to celebrate mid-august is to admire stunning fireworks in the night, on the beach, along the Adriatic sea side.

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Halloween in Venice by boat
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Halloween in Venice.

Experience Halloween in Venice, parties and walks along the “calli”.

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Houseboat Holidays Italia

An experience in close contact with water, along the slow flowing river, away from crowds and mass tourism.

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Houseboat Holidays Italia

Secluded beaches, sometimes unknown islets, historic villages, and culinary culture.

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