Living on a boat offers incredible adventure, freedom, and connection with nature, and we're here to help you make this exciting dream a reality with expert guidance and practical advice. Living on a Boat is here to help.
Try our 3 free tools including the Boat Living Cost Calculator, Boat Owner Admin & Address Helper and Mooring & Licence Requirements Checker to get instant personalised help.
What Is Your Address if You Live on a Boat?
Getting post while living on a boat depends on your mooring type and whether you're stationary or constantly moving.
Renting a Houseboat
Renting a houseboat long-term is harder than finding regular accommodation, but it's possible if you know where to look and what to expect.
Paying Taxes if You Live on a Boat
Live-aboard boat owners may or may not owe council tax, depending on their mooring status and local planning permissions.
Boat Living Cost Calculator (Free Tool)
Estimate your annual expenses for boat living based on boat type, location, and usage patterns.
Boat Owner Admin & Address Helper (Free Tool)
Living on a boat in the UK comes with administrative headaches: addresses, council tax, voter registration and post. Tell us your situation and we will set out your options.
Paying Taxes if You Live on a Boat
Live-aboard boat owners may or may not owe council tax, depending on their mooring status and local planning permissions.
Questionnaire: Are You a Natural Live-a-board?
Check if liveaboard life suits you with this honest questionnaire about boats, space, and possessions.
Exploring the Norfolk Broads
Discover why Norfolk's network of shallow lakes and riverways makes it one of Britain's best boating destinations.
Canal Cruising in Scotland
Cruise Scotland's 137-mile canal network, from the dramatic Caledonian Canal through the Highlands to historic waterways lined with wildlife and stunning.
Britain's Canal Cruising Rings
Take a circular canal route through Britain for a week or two and see the countryside from the water at your own pace.
Fishing for Food: A Beginner's Guide
Float fishing for coarse fish like carp and pike is the easiest way to start catching your own food in British rivers and canals.
The Rebirth of Britain's Canal System
How Britain's abandoned canals transformed from neglected eyesores into thriving leisure destinations for millions.
Exploring France's Canal Du Midi
A 17th-century engineering marvel, the Canal du Midi stretches 240 miles through southern France linking Toulouse to the Mediterranean.
Introduction to the Waterways of France
France has nearly 5,500 miles of navigable waterways perfect for exploring picturesque towns, countryside and historic cities by boat.
A Beginners' Canal Exploration Guide
Start your canal journey on beginner-friendly routes with few or no locks to build confidence without the stress.