Boat Hotels
If you have a Moby Dick wish but don't want to live out at sea for more than a few days or weeks, satisfy your sea lust with a stay in a boat hotel. These hotels may be built inside a medium to large cruise ship, or may be immobile, serving only as a home built upon a river. You can expect nautical themes, floating platforms, lakes, river or sea views, but hopefully without the seasickness.
Sukoon Houseboat - A Floating Refuge on Kashmir's Dal Lake
The Sukoon Houseboat offers an alternative experience to Kashmir's conventional hotel scene, anchored permanently on Srinagar's Dal Lake. Unlike the hundreds of aging houseboats that line the lake's periphery, this meticulously restored five-bedroom vessel attempts to balance traditional Kashmiri craftsmanship with contemporary standards. Built primarily from local cedar wood and …
Heritage Line Ylang Ship - Luxurious Cruise in Vietnam's Lan Ha Bay
The luxurious Ylang ship with unique masts by Heritage Line cruises features plush cabins, authentic Vietnamese handcrafted furniture and decorations, and a luxury spa. The Ylang is the newest premium addition to the cruises in Lan Ha Bay. It had its maiden voyage in the summer of 2019 and is …
Yellow Submarine - Glamping in a Steampunk Machine
The Beatles, one of the most famous rock bands in history, have influenced pop culture for over eight decades now. Their popularity transcended any previous boundaries between music and art. One of their songs, the whimsical Yellow Submarine about an underwater utopia, has many interpretations. In the late 1960s, demonstrators …
The Maritime Hotel - The Grounded Ship of New York
Welcome aboard New York City's most undiscovered gem, the Maritime Hotel, which sits in the heart of the hip Chelsea neighborhood on the West Side of Manhattan. The slim white-tiled building is dotted with portholes as if it were a giant rectangular ship grounded in one of the best spots …
MSC & and F1® - A Unique Formula 1® Weekend On Board A Ship
MSC is the world's third-largest cruise company, with 21 supersized ships. After the tumultuous years of COVID-19 that hit the tourism industry and ocean cruises especially hard, MSC is now on a journey to find smart ways of utilizing its fleet of ships. One of them is entering into a …
Boat Hotel Between Copenhagen & Oslo
The aviation industry makes an ever larger impact on our global emissions. So experts and politicians are trying to find greener travel forms in these challenging times. With the renaissance of the night train across Europe, there is little talk about something equally important. CO2 reduction of ferries compared to …
Xandari Riverscapes - Slow-Flow Traditional Boat Trip On Kerala's Backwaters
Travelers worried about India's infamous strong experience should turn their attention to the Southern state of Kerala. It can be described as the gateway drug to India. It's one of the cleanest parts of the country with lush greenery, gorgeous mountains, pristine rain forests, wide open beaches, and stunning architecture. …
Meliá Koh Samui - Southern Thai Nautical Flair By The Beach
Melia Koh Samui sits right alongside the beautiful white sand beach of Choeng Mon. This is the famous hotel brand's first entry into Thailand. Naturally, you can expect their full spectrum of amenities, but the real sensation is the boat-shaped suites. They took traditional teak barges (hundred-year-old wooden Thai-Chinese boats) …
S/V Noorderlicht - Ice Bound Hotel Ship For Brave Travelers
This schooner first set sail in 1910. It spent 100 years sailing to icy destinations all over the world, from the Arctic Circle to the penguin-strewn islands of Antarctica. Today, it has a double life. Since being restored to its former glory, it sets sail every summer on exciting expeditions. …
Shipwreck Lodge – Dunes And Skeletons In Namibia
Wake up to the sight of endless sand dunes surrounding you. Then, slowly realize the wooden structures next to you are actual shipwrecks. Notice the signs indicating that you are in a place called Skeleton Coast National Park. Burning sun, dunes, shipwrecks, and skeletons? Surely, this must be a nightmare. …
Anthenea - Floating Saucer On The Sea
The solar-powered and self-sufficient capsules by Athenea float on water. It's the brainchild of naval architect Jean-Michel Ducancelle, who was inspired by the floating saucer in the 1977 Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me. These eco-luxe pods take hotel suites to a whole new level. They can be installed …
Wikkelboats - Floating Cardboard Houses In Rotterdam
The Rijnhaven, with its floating forest and the iconic Rijnhaven Bridge, is one of the oldest ports of the Nieuwe Maas River, dating back to 1895. Wikkelboats launched a small hotel with just four tiny floating houses in this quirky part of Rotterdam. The sustainable water houses offer unique accommodation …
Delfin Amazon Cruises - Rainforest Adventure On A Luxury Boat
How does immersing in the deep rainforest on a floating luxury hotel sound? Delfin offers precisely this. Starting from the Peruvian town of Iquitos, their three uniquely designed vessels are ready to cruise deep inside the Amazon jungle. Onboard you'll find spacious suites with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water …
Fingal Hotel Edinburgh - Glamorous Floating Hotel On A Historic Ship Docked In Edinburgh
If you’re a history geek – or watch The Crown – you’ll remember Britannia, the former royal yacht of Queen Elizabeth II. Now out of service, the ship is permanently docked in Edinburgh and serves as a museum, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Luckily for all of us hotel …
Binhai Aircraft Hotel - Ex-Russian Aircraft Carrier Converted Into A Hotel
Housed in an ex-Russian aircraft carrier, the Kiev, this ship-turned-hotel offers 148 guest rooms for travelers looking for a unique stay. The luxury hotel is part of Binhai Aircraft, an 861,113 square feet (80,000 square meters) military theme park that opened in 2004 in east Tianjin, China. The interiors are …
Hotel Yellow Sub Liverpool - We All Live In A Yellow Submarine
Ever wanted to live the high life and join one of the biggest bands of all time? Even if you can barely play a tambourine, we can all live in a yellow submarine, at least for one night. Fans looking for the whole Beatles experience can book accommodation in this …
Zambezi Queen - Luxurious River Safari In Chobe National Park
Do you think that cruise holidays are outdated? Think again. A holiday on Zambezi Queen is not your usual river cruise. The luxurious 5-star houseboat was designed as an unconventional way of exploring the Chobe National Park. As the boat slowly drifts along the river, you will enjoy the front-row …
Mount Noah Lodge - World's First Dry-Dock Marina In South Africa
South Africa is home to the world’s first-ever dry-dock marina, where guests can stay on any one of five yachts or boats (with one more in the making!) without the pulse of water rushing underneath. Whether you’re prone to seasickness or just longing to channel your inner-pirate personality sans water, …
Spitsbergen Ship In The Ice - The Only Ice-Bound Hotel Ship In The World
A Ship in the Ice is just what it sounds like — a frozen ship in Tempel fjord, one surpassing 100 years of age and that has been remade into a very nice accommodation. Sure, they could probably thaw the ship out, but what’s the fun in that? It’s far …
Sunborn London - 394ft Superyacht Converted Into A Hotel
Who can afford the ₤150,000-a-week it costs to charter a superyacht? Not many. But thanks to the Sunborn London you can still experience the life of a sexy sea-dog. It is a 394ft superyacht that has been converted into a luxury hotel. Permanently moored at Royal Victoria Dock, the financial …