Spending the night on a boat, that's enjoying yourself on the water!

Sleeping on a boat is a special way of spending the night where peace, freedom and nature come together. You wake up overlooking the water, feel the gentle rocking of the boat and experience a relaxed atmosphere that you rarely find in a hotel or holiday home. Whether in a harbor or in the middle of nature, an overnight stay on the water gives you the feeling of really getting away from it all, while comfort and unique locations go hand in hand.

If you want to get away for a few days and are looking for something a little different from a standard stay, then spending the night on a boat is a perfect choice. Sleeping on the water is relaxing and offers a totally different experience. Nowadays you can book (residential) boats for a weekend getaway in many places. From luxury water villas to converted lifeboats, and from sailboats to former cargo ships. Read on to find out what it's like to sleep on a boat and where to find these special accommodations. You can book these boats directly through Vipio.

Spending the night on the water here is a special experience. This stylish water villa floats in the middle of nature, while Amsterdam is just a 20-minute drive away. The water villa is spread over two floors and features three bedrooms, a large living kitchen and a comfortable living room with direct views of the water. The interior combines a robust, industrial style with nautical details. The house is energy-neutral and has its own swimming jetty, ideal for a refreshing dip on hot days. The surroundings change character seasonally, with boating in summer, hiking and biking in autumn and ice skating in winter. Cities such as Amsterdam, Alkmaar and Bergen aan Zee are also within easy reach. A unique place for those who want to enjoy peace, space and life on the water.
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Romantic with just the two of you or with the whole family. It's all possible on this sailing holiday home in Friesland. The (residential) boat is equipped with all modern conveniences, fine beds, a spacious kitchen and a luxurious bathroom with towels waiting for you. Start your morning with a fresh splash from the slide from the back deck. And you can even take the houseboat for a sail. The day ends with a glass of wine on your own terrace. The ultimate in enjoyment! View this accommodation

This fantastic ship is the former flagship of the Holland America line. From 1959 this ship transported thousands of Dutch people who wanted to start a new life in America. Nowadays the ship no longer sails and lies in the port of Rotterdam and is a luxury hotel. On the ship you can not only sleep, but also dine and do numerous activities. From the ship you can easily get to the center of Rotterdam for a nice day of shopping. Taking your loved one for a weekend on this ship is a great surprise. View this accommodation

Okay, maybe a houseboat is officially not really a boat, but this fantastic houseboat is still really worth mentioning. This houseboat with a striking design is located in one of the most touristic places in the Netherlands: Giethoorn. In the summer you can see the boats with tourists passing by from the veranda of the houseboat. The houseboat is suitable for 4 people and really fully equipped. A weekend on this houseboat is truly enjoyable. View this accommodation

This unique lifeboat really carries a special story. Once upon a time this boat hung on the ship, the Polarstern based in Bremerhaven - Germany. The Polarstern still sails and is used every year for research near the Arctic Circle. If you are looking for a cozy and intimate stay, this is 'the place to be'! Monnickendam's marina is a quiet place that looks more like a campsite than a marina. From the marina you can easily walk to the center of Monnickendam where you can enjoy a terrace or restaurant. View this accommodation

Did you not quite find what you were looking for? On Vipio you will find many more overnight stays on boats. Check out our entire range of special stays on boats here and book directly!

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