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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 legend of “The Devil’s bridge” on Torcello Island

Where does its name stem from? What does the black cat want? Why is the devil so attached to this place? Discover all this, and much more, sailing on a houseboat in autumn.

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A holiday is not a move

This funny, ironic story told in first person will help you understanding how you shouldn't prepare yourself for your boat cruise

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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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Don't call it just Aperitif, it's Aperol Sprits Time!

Composed of 3 elements: sparkling white wine, fizzy water and Aperol. It is the climax of a typical boating day, and it comes at 6pm.

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Summer cruises and Adriatic traditions

Many events take place all around the area this summer, like every year, to be enjoyed during the cruise. They recall our history and are an unmissable opportunity to enrich your river boating holiday

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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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Fireworks Lignano
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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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