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Ever dream of living free at sea? Now you can get a taste of this unique, if not quirky, lifestyle by renting one for your next vacation. These floating lodgings afford guests privacy paired with an offbeat\u2014and often awe-inspiring\u2014vantage point for exploration. Houseboat options range from yachts and sailboats to\u00a0retrofitted tugboats and barges to customized floating suites.<\/p>\n

Even if you don\u2019t harbor a deep-seeded desire to play \u201ccaptain\u201d for your entire vacation, why not be adventurous for a night or two? Here are seven houseboats around the world, all bookable on Orbitz<\/span>,\u00a0that will inspire a brag-worthy, maritime adventure.<\/p>\n

RELATED<\/strong>: All hands on deck for this full list of houseboats for rent!<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of Marvel Cruise Alleppey Houseboats<\/p><\/div>\n

1.<\/strong> Kerala, India:<\/strong> Marvel Cruise Alleppey Houseboats<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Float along the emerald backwaters of Kerala<\/a>, in southern India, on\u00a0a luxury\u00a0kettuvallam. This translates to “boat with knots” as\u00a0the\u00a0entire boat is held together with coir knots\u00a0joining together planks of wood; no nails are used in the construction. This Old World\u00a0mode\u00a0of travel is now a popular way for travelers to\u00a0experience the peaceful waters of Alleppey, also known as the “Venice of the East.”\u00a0Marvel Cruise Alleppey Houseboats<\/span> offers\u00a016 renovated kettuvallam options that rival many 4-star hotels, with\u00a0air-conditioning, premium bedding and bespoke service throughout your stay.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of Authentic Houseboats Amsterdam<\/p><\/div>\n

2.\u00a0Amsterdam, The Netherlands:<\/strong> Authentic Houseboats Amsterdam<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Amsterdam is known for its colorful canals and bike culture. Combine both by booking\u00a0a houseboat south of the downtown action via Authentic Houseboats Amsterdam<\/span>\u00a0and renting a\u00a0bike that’ll zip\u00a0you to popular sites. You’ll\u00a0feel like a Dutch local. The houseboat features four rooms that sleep up to six people, as well as a kitchenette, shower, a flat-panel TV with cable and free WiFi.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of Catari Luxury Yacht<\/p><\/div>\n

3.<\/strong> Los Cabos, Mexico: Catar\u00ed Luxury Yacht<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

With\u00a0iconic sights such as Land’s End and The Arch nearby, this yacht\u00a0provides a luxurious on-the-water home in Los Cabos. The houseboat has four air-conditioned guestrooms and a rooftop terrace where guests can enjoy the cooked-to-order breakfast included with their stay. Keep an eye out for playful whales and dolphins from your perch, and use the free WiFi onboard to make friends on social media insanely jealous of your whereabouts.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of Hollywood Apartments and Barges<\/p><\/div>\n

4.<\/strong> Liverpool, England:<\/strong> Hollywood Apartments & Barges<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Brag to friends about your own version of a “magical mystery tour” by staying on a renovated barge in the city center of Liverpool, birthplace of The Beatles. Hollywood Apartments & Barges<\/span> is adjacent to\u00a0A Beatles Story, the world’s largest permanent museum devoted to the legendary band, as well as\u00a0a short walk to other sites and tours that honor the Fab Four. After a “hard day’s night,” return to your purple barge\u00a0that sleeps up to six, with its two bedrooms and en suite bathroom. The boat also comes with a Hollywood legacy: It was originally built for use\u00a0by Jack Nicholson’s character in the “Batman” film. Hence its purple decor and name, The Joker.<\/p>\n

RELATED<\/strong>: We’re all a “boat” saving you money. Sign up for Orbitz Rewards now!<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of Copenhagen Houseboat<\/p><\/div>\n

5.<\/strong> Copenhagen, Denmark:\u00a0<\/strong>Copenhagen Houseboat<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Smack in the middle of Copenhagen<\/a>‘s\u00a0city center you’ll find this renovated ferry, which for 45 years journeyed as a passenger vessel around the German-Danish border. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fireplace and a full kitchen, it accommodates up to seven people\u2014ideal for traveling groups. The Copenhagen Houseboat<\/span>\u00a0is super stylish following its 2014 overhaul, evoking the clean and modern aesthetic famous in Scandinavian\u00a0design.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of MS Cutty Jean<\/p><\/div>\n

6.<\/strong> Sliema, Malta: <\/strong>MS Cutty Jean<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Wake up to a sunrise over the sea, while on<\/em> the sea, in Malta. This island chain in the Mediterranean, between\u00a0Sicily and the North\u00a0African Coast, is home to fortresses, temples and the MS Cutty Jean<\/span>. This four-room boat holds decades of\u00a0maritime history, made from time-tested wood and updated in 2014 to include the latest modern conveniences and technology.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of<\/p><\/div>\n

7.<\/strong> Eilat, Israel:\u00a0<\/strong>Red Sea Yachts<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sail the Red Sea, home to world-class\u00a0SCUBA diving and crimson-colored mountain views, aboard a luxury yacht or sailboat from Red Sea Yacht<\/span>. The houseboats include four air-conditioned bedrooms, living rooms and dining areas, and a 24-hour staff and crew to assist from check-in to check-out.<\/p>\n

TIP:<\/strong>\u00a0Orbitz offers a variety of unique and offbeat accommodations. To book, just go to Orbitz.com<\/a> After you select your destination and travel dates, check out the \u201cFilter Properties By\u201d column to the left of the resulting hotel selections. You can sort by \u201cProperty Type\u201d and \u201cVacation Rentals\u201d to uncover cool options such as villas, houseboats, tentalows, castles and more.<\/em><\/p>\n

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