Boating Vacations
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Welcome to Boating-Vacation.com, where we share with you different types of boating vacations and holiday, whether they be lake boating, charter fishing trips, whitewater rafting, houseboating vacations, or great places to charter a yacht. Take a look at the left navigation menu to find boating destinations broken down by types of boating.
Where are some of the more popular places for a boating vacation?
Depends on what type of boating you're into. Below are just a sampling of some of the top boating holidays.
Houseboating
If you want a houseboating vacation, two of the most popular locations in the United States are Lake Powell in Arizona and Utah, and Lake Mead, about 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, and also extending into Arizona. Outside the U.S., you'll find Phuket, Thailand a houseboaters paradise. If heading to Phuket, rent a houseboat on Phang Nga Bay.
A Kerala house boat is also a wonderful option in exploring India beaches and backwater.
Lake Boating and Fishing
Which states have some of the best boating lakes?
Michigan has the most registered boats of any other state, and with good reason. With four Great Lakes and over 1,300 public boating access sites and over 80 harbors and marinas throughout the State of Michigan administered by State, county, and local governments, a boater may have trouble deciding where to go to first. Need suggestions? How about a Lake Michigan vacation?
Minnesota is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," so Minnesota has to top your list for great boating vacations. Some of the most popular lakes in Minnesota include Leech Lake, Lake Vermilion and Lake Mille Lacs.
California is also a state with some of the best boating lakes, including Shasta Lakes in Northern California, Bass Lake in the Sierra Nevada foothills, 47 miles northeast of Fresno, and Clear Lake, the biggest natural lake entirely in California, and three hours north of San Francisco.
Lakes Outside the U.S.
If you're looking for a great boating holiday outside the U.S., look to Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake. Situated at the foot of the Alps, Lake Garda is considered by some to the most beautiful lake in all of Europe. Perfect for sailing and windsurfing.
Besnard Lake in Saskatchewan, Canada is known as the "Lake of Many Islands," more than 250. There are 188 miles of shoreline. Great for canoeing.
River Rafting
Again, California comes up at the top of the list with such river rafting destinations as the North Fork, Middle Fork and South fork of the American River, as well as the Merced River.
Washington state is also a great place for river rafting, with white water rafting popular on the Skagit, Skykomish, and Wenatchee Rivers.
West Virginia is fast becoming a hot destination for rafters, with exciting whitewater rafting on the New River and the Gauley River.
Cruising
Cruising has become a popular type of boating vacation. In fact, many people love cruising so much that's the only type of vacation they go on! I've met some who've cruised more than ten times, and have cruise trips lined up for the next several years.
We have information inside on many different types of cruise lines, including: Walt Disney Cruises, Cunard Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises and Crystal Cruises.
Charter Boat Fishing
Lake Erie often tops the list in popularity for charter boat fishing. Why? Well, for one thing, Lake Erie is big! In fact, it's the tenth largest lake on Earth. Lake Erie is bordered by Ontario to the north, and the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York to the south, and by Michigan to the west.
If you're interested in Alaska charter fishing for king salmon, Sitka is one of the best places to go. The best time is May through September.
Outside the U.S. Charter Yacht/Sailing
Yacht charters are another great way to see the world, whether you use a crewed yacht charter or rent a bareboat yacht charter. Where to go?
Galapagos Islands - If you live in the Northern Hemisphere and long to take a break from winter, head on south to the Galapagos Islands off Ecuador for a truly amazing chartered sailing experience. The Galapagos consist of 13 major islands, of which 5 are inhabited. Best time to sail is December through March.
Croatia is becoming a hugely popular place to charter a yacht, with one of the sunniest and warmest coasts in Europe. Best months for your boating holiday would be April to October.
Greece is also a highly-sought-after location for a yacht-chartered holiday. Check out the Ionion Islands of Lefkas and Corfu, which are great for sailing. If you want to avoid the crowds, go for the Pelion peninsula, Evia and the Gulf of Volos .
Another world-renowned yachting spot is The Solent, which separates the Isle of Wight from the mainland of Britain.
Check out our inside pages for information on:
Bahamas Yacht Charter
Mediterranean Yacht Charter
BVI Yacht Charter
Where are some of the more popular places for a boating vacation?
Depends on what type of boating you're into. Below are just a sampling of some of the top boating holidays.
Houseboating
If you want a houseboating vacation, two of the most popular locations in the United States are Lake Powell in Arizona and Utah, and Lake Mead, about 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, and also extending into Arizona. Outside the U.S., you'll find Phuket, Thailand a houseboaters paradise. If heading to Phuket, rent a houseboat on Phang Nga Bay.
A Kerala house boat is also a wonderful option in exploring India beaches and backwater.
Lake Boating and Fishing
Which states have some of the best boating lakes?
Michigan has the most registered boats of any other state, and with good reason. With four Great Lakes and over 1,300 public boating access sites and over 80 harbors and marinas throughout the State of Michigan administered by State, county, and local governments, a boater may have trouble deciding where to go to first. Need suggestions? How about a Lake Michigan vacation?
Minnesota is known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," so Minnesota has to top your list for great boating vacations. Some of the most popular lakes in Minnesota include Leech Lake, Lake Vermilion and Lake Mille Lacs.
California is also a state with some of the best boating lakes, including Shasta Lakes in Northern California, Bass Lake in the Sierra Nevada foothills, 47 miles northeast of Fresno, and Clear Lake, the biggest natural lake entirely in California, and three hours north of San Francisco.
Lakes Outside the U.S.
If you're looking for a great boating holiday outside the U.S., look to Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake. Situated at the foot of the Alps, Lake Garda is considered by some to the most beautiful lake in all of Europe. Perfect for sailing and windsurfing.
Besnard Lake in Saskatchewan, Canada is known as the "Lake of Many Islands," more than 250. There are 188 miles of shoreline. Great for canoeing.
River Rafting
Again, California comes up at the top of the list with such river rafting destinations as the North Fork, Middle Fork and South fork of the American River, as well as the Merced River.
Washington state is also a great place for river rafting, with white water rafting popular on the Skagit, Skykomish, and Wenatchee Rivers.
West Virginia is fast becoming a hot destination for rafters, with exciting whitewater rafting on the New River and the Gauley River.
Cruising
Cruising has become a popular type of boating vacation. In fact, many people love cruising so much that's the only type of vacation they go on! I've met some who've cruised more than ten times, and have cruise trips lined up for the next several years.
We have information inside on many different types of cruise lines, including: Walt Disney Cruises, Cunard Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises and Crystal Cruises.
Charter Boat Fishing
Lake Erie often tops the list in popularity for charter boat fishing. Why? Well, for one thing, Lake Erie is big! In fact, it's the tenth largest lake on Earth. Lake Erie is bordered by Ontario to the north, and the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York to the south, and by Michigan to the west.
If you're interested in Alaska charter fishing for king salmon, Sitka is one of the best places to go. The best time is May through September.
Outside the U.S. Charter Yacht/Sailing
Yacht charters are another great way to see the world, whether you use a crewed yacht charter or rent a bareboat yacht charter. Where to go?
Galapagos Islands - If you live in the Northern Hemisphere and long to take a break from winter, head on south to the Galapagos Islands off Ecuador for a truly amazing chartered sailing experience. The Galapagos consist of 13 major islands, of which 5 are inhabited. Best time to sail is December through March.
Croatia is becoming a hugely popular place to charter a yacht, with one of the sunniest and warmest coasts in Europe. Best months for your boating holiday would be April to October.
Greece is also a highly-sought-after location for a yacht-chartered holiday. Check out the Ionion Islands of Lefkas and Corfu, which are great for sailing. If you want to avoid the crowds, go for the Pelion peninsula, Evia and the Gulf of Volos .
Another world-renowned yachting spot is The Solent, which separates the Isle of Wight from the mainland of Britain.
Check out our inside pages for information on:
Bahamas Yacht Charter
Mediterranean Yacht Charter
BVI Yacht Charter
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