We are pet friendly!  There is an additional fee of $60 plus tax for pets onboard.  This 1 time fee is paid at check-out.

The cost for houseboat vacations with Twin Anchors vary based on the size of the boat, features, the number of people it can accommodate, the season you choose to vacation in and how many nights you would like to spend on Shuswap Lake. Choose the houseboat type that fits your needs and then view the [...]

Yes. A $500 deposit ($1500 for CC5, CC6 or L94) is required to confirm your reservation. The deposit is applied to the charter fee. Deposits can be paid by credit card or e-transfer at time of booking (contact our office for details on how to send an e-transfer).

OPTION A: Pay the balance (less deposit) 120 days prior to departure. OPTION B: Pay the balance (less deposit) in 4 equal monthly installments starting 120 days prior to departure. (120 days / 90 days / 60 days / 30 days) for an additional 5% administration fee. We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, or e-transfer! For more [...]

Additional costs include the gas you use during your vacation, marine park fees, septic pump out and daily insurance during your trip. Your fuel costs will vary depending upon how far you travel, cruising rpm, generator usage as well as the use of the remote fuelling station. We suggest budgeting around $200 a night in [...]

The provincial government does charge for park usage.  The following fees are applied per houseboat model: Cruiser: $75 CC1, CC2, CC4:  $150 CC3, CC5, CC6: $200 Genesis 60, Genesis 70, & Genesis 75: $200 Legacy 94: $200 Marine park fees are plus applicable taxes.

If you require specific dates for your vacation, we highly recommend that you book 6-12 months in advance (especially if you’re considering a Long Weekend). Otherwise we can accommodate most requests if you have flexibility in your dates and houseboat style. It’s always worthwhile to call us, even on short notice as we occasionally get [...]

The whole check-in process can take up to 4-5 hours. This includes office paperwork, then once the boat is ready and assigned to you, orientation, loading your belongings and parking vehicles.

Anyone over the age of 19 can drive the houseboat provided that they have completed the Captain’s Orientation and hold a valid driver’s license or PCOC.

The Captain’s Orientation covers all the operating systems of the houseboat. We also include a video onboard that you may review at any time, along with an Operating Manual specific to the boat you have chartered.