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.

How much does a sailboat cost? Examples and buying tips

There’s been a big boon to the sailboat market as more and more people want to travel independently and live an adventurous life. The boat…
Why we chose a liveaboard trawler for boat life

“Let’s live on a boat.” The first time he said it, I rolled my eyes. Living on a boat seemed like a pipe dream, one…
5 Best Sailing Catamarans for Sailing Around the World

Are you looking for a boat that is equal parts comfort and speed? Then the best sailing catamaran might be your dream boat. In this…
SF couple quits jobs to sail the world in this gorgeous catamaran

Morgan Campbell, 30, had only known her new boyfriend Eric Laakmann for six months when she decided to move aboard his catamaran sailboat in San…
5 questions I’m always asked about living on a sailboat

This sailing post is sponsored by Discover Boating but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. All my life, I’ve loved boating. From…
Family of 13 on a big adventure aboard 43′ sailing yacht

Beccie and Steve were farmers in Tasmania, off the coast of Australia, when they decided to look for a better life. They always had to…
How to turn your sailboat into a gym

One of my biggest fears about going cruising is staying in shape. Even heading out for an overnight on our liveaboard sailboat has me feeling…
How to live tiny without killing your partner

The other day, I was cooking in the galley of our sailboat, most likely making a terrific mess. I am a recovering (sort-of) slob, and…
How to train a boat dog for sailing

Many people can’t imagine heading out on a bluewater sailing adventure without their best friend: a boat dog. But training a dog to use the…
Minimalist living on a sailboat: How I got rid of stuff

If you want to get started with minimalist living, a small space is what will kick you into gear. That’s exactly where I found myself…
Family gives up house, jobs to go bluewater sailing with kids

In the early-2000s, Behan and her husband Jamie were living the typical American dream. Both worked full-time, they owned a nice home on Bainbridge Island,…
What it looks like inside my sailboat

Check out the inside of my sailboat, where two people currently live in a very small space!