Liveaboard Boats

The liveaboard boat life is one of freedom and adventure, whether you’re doing coastal cruising, crossing oceans or living in a marina. Here, you’ll find the best liveaboard boats, including small sailboats, catamarans and power boats.

9 Things That Surprised Us When We Moved Aboard Our Sailboat Full-Time

From constant boat projects to weather shaping every decision, life afloat is a mix of challenge, rhythm, and small joys. Here are the unexpected lessons Jaclyn and Mark discovered after leaving land life behind.
15 Lessons We Learned Living Full-Time on a Sailboat

Boat life has a way of stripping everything down to what matters. It teaches you patience, humility, and the art of fixing a pump with whatever’s in the toolbox.
8 Mistakes New Sailors Make in the Galley (and How to Avoid Them)

Learning to cook in a small galley kitchen can be challenging if you’re coming from a house. Carolyn Shearlock of The Boat Galley has tons of amazing tips on cooking and eating well from a sailboat.
12 Relationship Rules Every Cruising Couple Should Know

It’s not all sunsets and champagne in the cockpit. Here are some rules to keep your relationship afloat.
26 Genius Sailboat Hacks That Make Life Afloat So Much Better

Check out these real liveaboard hacks to save space, stay organized, and make life on board easier.
17 Mistakes Every New Cruiser Makes (and How to Avoid Them)

Before you untie the lines, here are a few lessons we learned the hard way.
10 Lessons You Only Learn Living on a Sailboat

It’s not all sunsets and sea turtles. Here are some hard-earned lessons that only come from living on a sailboat.
‘Less and Less Sea Ice’: Brazilian Woman Completes Solo Arctic Passage

Tamara Klink becomes second woman to sail solo through the notorious NW Passage in the Arctic.
7 Salty Rules We Learned the Hard Way at Sea (And That You Should Know, Too!)

When you live full-time on a sailboat, the ocean becomes your teacher — and she doesn’t hand out participation trophies.

Here’s a taste of what she taught us:
Van Life or Sailboat Life? I’ve Done Both—And This Is My Verdict

Van life and sailboat life both promise freedom, adventure, and a simpler way of living—but they’re not the same experience. I’ve done both.
We Spend €1,600 Monthly Living on Our Sailboat in Greece (How We Make it Work)

Eddie and Kelli are living their dream on a 29-foot sailboat. Here’s their budget breakdown.
13 Brutal Truths About Sailboat Living (From Someone Who’s Done It)

Living on a sailboat isn’t only wine, grapes and amazing sunsets. It’s also a lot of work and can be frustrating. Be sure you know the downsides before moving aboard.