What’s New at Berger Houseboats! We are always striving to improve our quality of service and are constantly improving procedures and upgrading features aboard the houseboats which means a better experience all round for you.  Apart from our new and improved website (that we hope you have enjoyed scrolling through) we have had a busy […]

Holiday here this year! 5 reasons why you should choose a houseboat holiday in 2021 Isolation Vacation Covid has certainly changed the way we live our day-to-day lives. We now live in a world of shopping centre check-ins, constant hand washing and sanitising, mask-wearing and social distancing. A houseboat holiday is a perfect way to

2020 was an eventful year in oh so many ways! High highs and low lows but overall a positive experience.

The year started well with the fleet busy, happy guests and relaxing days on the river. Drought, bush fires and then storms affected many of our guests, but we were able to offer an escape from the reality of their difficulties.

We recently had some lovely guests visit from across the ditch for a week stay aboard Blue Bayou. We absolutely loved reading about their adventures and thought it was definitely worth sharing! If you are thinking of a houseboat holiday on the Tweed this will surely help make your decision much easier!

Our Houseboating Journey – 25 Years on the Beautiful Tweed River In the Beginning After many generations of small crop farming in Terranora, Rob decided to start a houseboat holiday business from scratch. Not knowing a great deal about boats or being overly confident in water it may not have seemed like the most logical

If you’ve ever happened to visit our marina on a Monday or Friday then you have probably noticed just how busy our turnaround days can be. We have staff running from boat to boat with brooms, linen and gas bottles!

Are you planning a special event? Or looking to spoil your loved one with a romantic getaway? The picturesque backdrop of the Tweed Valley, with Mt Warning overlooking our beautiful river, is the perfect location for your special occasion! We’d love to help you make memories that will last a lifetime and better still, keep you coming back each year to celebrate together.

Boarding a houseboat isn’t at all like checking in to a hotel. So much more is involved and it isn’t quite as simple has handing over a resort map and a room key. Here is a brief rundown of what to expect on the day you board your houseboat.

On any group holiday or event, it is important to choose your friends wisely. On a houseboat this is critical. Beyond being fun and up for anything, these people should also share your responsibilities. It’s great to have a friend who is the life of the party, but does he or she go too far?

Houseboating is an adventuring type of holiday. For many people there are a range of new experiences and this can be somewhat daunting for first timers. We have a number of safety measures in place to ensure your holiday is as stress free as possible, after all, cruising on the Tweed River can be a wonderfully relaxing experience! Here is a brief rundown on the safety procedures in place to ensure your holiday is ‘smooth sailing’ from the start.