Lisbon
City breaks, Parque das Nações, Tagus River experiences, viewpoints, culture and places to visit near the marina.
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THE HOMEBOAT COMPANY TRAVEL JOURNAL
Houseboat travel guides for Lisbon, Albufeira, the Azores and Cagliari
Explore automatically updated destination guides, where-to-stay advice, waterfront experiences, local food, culture and practical itineraries for every Homeboat destination.
EXPLORE BY DESTINATION
Travel inspiration for every destination
Open the dedicated travel blog for each Homeboat destination and continue planning with its complete collection of local guides.
Albufeira
Algarve beaches, Albufeira Marina, the Old Town, coastal caves, boat trips and family holiday ideas.
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Azores
São Miguel itineraries, whale watching, Furnas, Sete Cidades, volcanic landscapes and Atlantic experiences.
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Cagliari
Poetto Beach, Castello, Sant’Elmo Marina, Sardinian food, Mediterranean experiences and weekend plans.
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A DIFFERENT WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE DESTINATION
Discover each destination from a houseboat on the water
A Homeboat stay gives you more than a place to sleep. It connects waterfront accommodation, marina views and local travel experiences in Lisbon, Albufeira, Ponta Delgada in the Azores and Cagliari in Sardinia.
Wake up beside the marina
Start the day with waterfront views and the atmosphere of a real marina destination.
Stay close to local experiences
Explore city attractions, beaches, island landscapes, restaurants and coastal activities from a practical base.
Choose a different kind of accommodation
Combine the privacy and comfort of a modern stay with the memorable feeling of being directly on the water.
LATEST TRAVEL GUIDES
The newest stories from our Homeboat destinations
Move through the six most recently published destination guides, local stories, waterfront experiences and practical planning ideas.
FEATURED TRAVEL GUIDE · Lisbon
Where to Stay in Lisbon: Best Areas for First-Time Visitors
Compare Baixa, Chiado, Alfama, Cais do Sodré, Belém and Parque das Nações by hills, transport, nightlife and waterfront setting.
A DIFFERENT WAY TO STAY
A different way to stay in every Homeboat destination
Choose your destination and open its dedicated Homeboat page to discover a private waterfront stay in Lisbon, Albufeira, the Azores or Cagliari.
Portugal
Lisbon Homeboat
Stay on the Tagus in Parque das Nações and make Lisbon’s modern waterfront part of the accommodation experience.
Stay in Lisbon Algarve, Portugal
Albufeira Homeboat
Wake up in Albufeira Marina and connect a distinctive stay on the water with the Algarve coast and Old Town.
Stay in Albufeira São Miguel, Portugal
Azores Homeboat
Keep the Atlantic close with a waterfront Homeboat base for exploring São Miguel and the wider Azores experience.
Stay in the Azores Sardinia, Italy
Cagliari Homeboat
Stay beside Cagliari’s harbour and combine a maritime accommodation experience with Sardinian city life and the coast.
Stay in Cagliari