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Houseboat Holidays Italia

Who we are

Houseboat, your boating holiday, no license needed.

For over twenty years, our Houseboat fleet has been sailing the waters of Northern Italy.

Specialists in renting boats without drivers in the Venice lagoon, we offer you a unique opportunity: enjoying a cruise with your loved one(s), far from mass tourism. A totally customizable, healthy, and honest travel experience.

You will get in touch with nature, choosing what to do with your time: whether to visit a natural park or a museum, whether to dine in a restaurant or on a boat, or whether to stroll through the streets of a town or take a dip in the water. Because our travel options are opportunities to be experienced in the fresh air. They fulfill the desire for an active holiday, involving excellent gastronomy, secluded beaches, unknown islets, and historic villages. As well as a desire to explore another side of Italy.

Why organize a Houseboat holiday?

  • To experience a different holiday, away from the classic way of spending summer days. To enjoy relaxing, sunrise at dawn, the lapping of the waves that rock the boat, a final glass of wine with your crew before going to bed in the evening, the slow flowing river, and the fiery setting sun sinking into the lagoon.
  • For the adventure of driving a yacht, of challenging yourself, of rediscovering yourself as a captain and discovering unknown and isolated places; to live in nature, savor local customs and traditions, and find the adaptable spirit required by boat life.
  • For the dynamism of boat living: you’ll never be short of new and exciting things to do, whether it’s crossing a navigation basin, researching your itinerary and sharing it with the crew, mooring the boat, or doing activities on land and in the open air. Kayak, standup paddleboarding and bicycle excursions are just some of the possible activities.
  • To share unique emotions: sharing the boat’s space with loved ones and your closest friends, adapting your own rhythms to those of others, putting together a crew that will remain one even when the holiday is over. These activities create a strong bond between everyone who participates in the extraordinary experience.

Choosing Houseboat Holidays Italia means choosing an outstanding partner which manages its boats exclusively with qualified staff and performs all its own maintenance and technical assistance.

The itineraries are selected directly by the company, which also handles agreements with restaurants and ports, and publishes navigation maps. All this is possible thanks to our in-depth knowledge of the navigable areas of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia, something we are very proud of.

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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.

8 people | 4 cabins

Minuetto 8 Electric

The first and only Houseboat with an electric motor. It’s our exclusive design, and we’re very proud of it. It’s also the newest boat in the fleet, having been launched in 2020.

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.

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.

4 people | 2 cabins

Horizon

This is the best 2-cabin boat we offer, a recent boat and one that’s very popular with tourists. It is generally chosen by couples or small families of 3 or maximum 4 people.

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Stories and Insights

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Travel stories, inspirations and insights to prepare your holiday on board. Filter by category and enjoy reading.

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The 6 things to do in autumn in Veneto during a houseboat holiday

Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons in Veneto, with many unmissable events and nature to discover!

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Caorle, the Hidden Gem of the Veneto

Visit Caorle, a magical city in the heart of the Veneto region, amidst unforgettable colours, unmistakable flavours and a magical history.

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Autumn on a Houseboat: A Magical Experience

Discover the magic of autumn on a houseboat: sail through the warm colours of the foliage, enjoy seasonal delicacies and relax in the Veneto region.

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A Guide to the Beaches of Veneto and Friuli

Here is a small guide to the seaside resorts you might encounter during your houseboat holiday.

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Sailing to Tranquility: Houseboat, the Perfect Choice for the Over-60s

Houseboat, the perfect choice for the Over 60s. Explore the Veneto and Friuli on board a houseboat between relax and nature.

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An incredible houseboat experience at the Venice Film Festival

Explore the magical Venice Lido and experience the excitement of the Film Festival. Book with Houseboat Holidays Italia for a unique experience.

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Guide to the gastronomic specialities of Veneto

Set sail with Houseboat Holidays Italia and savour Venetian cuisine. Discover the Essi, Cicchetti, Bigoli in salsa, Sarde in saor, Fegato alla veneziana and Tiramisù.

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Sailing with friends in Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia: ideas and tips for an unforgettable river holiday

Discover our tips for organising a boating holiday with friends in Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia. Contact us to book your houseboat!

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Villa Pisani: a plunge into history along the Riviera del Brenta

Discover Villa Pisani with Houseboat Holidays Italia, a true gem of history and culture

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An unforgettable adventure: discover Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia by houseboat with your children

Experience an unforgettable adventure with your children: discover Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia by houseboat. Explore picturesque places and create precious memories

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Houseboat Holidays Italia

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