How to Rent Houseboats in Alaska
Alaska is the largest and least densely populated state in the United States. It attracts many visitors each year to experience its beautiful scenery and culture. One way to travel in Alaska is to rent a houseboat. Houseboats are great for families or groups; you can save on hotel and dining costs and move around to see different cities or areas. While there are not a lot of options for renting a houseboat in Alaska, a handful of companies do offer rentals.
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Find a houseboat rental company. Use a search engine like Google or Bing to search for "houseboat rentals in Alaska." Browse through the search engine results and read the description for each option. Pay attention to location, price and availability.
Two options for renting a houseboat in Alaska are:
Big Lake Houseboat Rental
PO Box 520270
Big Lake, AK 99652
907-892-9187Her-A-Kane Inc.
1000 Woodcrest Circle
Wasilla, AK 99654
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Select the option that best suits your needs. Most houseboat rental companies do not have a website that allows you to reserve your houseboat online. Therefore, you need to call the company to reserve your houseboat. When you call, be sure to ask any questions you have about the rental. Reserve your houseboat over the phone using your credit card. Obtain your confirmation or reservation number, or some proof of your reservation.
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Call to confirm your reservation a few weeks before leaving for Alaska. This might seem unnecessary, but Alaska is a long trip for many people, and the last thing you need when you arrive is an error with your reservation. Double check to make sure everything is still reserved as you expect. In addition, it would be wise to research the area and take note of what there is to see nearby.
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Arrive and pick up your houseboat on the first day of your reservation. Stock your houseboat with food and water for the duration of your trip. Be sure the houseboat is in good condition and that whoever is driving the houseboat is qualified and knowledgeable about how to operate the houseboat.
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Tips & Warnings
Most houseboat companies are small and only have a few boats at most. Call well in advance to make sure you are able to make a reservation.
Purchase rental insurance for your houseboat if it is not included in the cost.
Some houseboats in Alaska must be anchored or docked during different times of the year. When you reserve your houseboat, if you want a mobile houseboat, be sure to verify that the houseboat is mobile.
References
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