When it comes to vacation travel, there are a lot of accommodation options available all across the country, including hotels, Airbnb rentals, inns, motels, and campgrounds. However, for those seeking a unique and memorable experience, boating is an excellent alternative to traditional accommodations. Are you planning on trying this alternative with your Ocean Spirit Quintrex boat? Do you need concrete reasons to convince you to try this out for yourself? Well, you’re in luck as we’re here with compelling reasons to try overnight boating on your next trip:

Scenic Views All Around You

Have you scrolled through Instagram reels and oohed at the wonderful views of those travel vloggers staying in beautiful Airbnb or having a magnificent view in their hotel room, only for you to find out that staying in those places costs a huge amount of money? If you have no budget or refuse to spend that much on staying in expensive accommodation, boating is the way to go.  One of the most significant benefits of boating is the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking scenic views. While hotels may offer beautiful views from a room window, a boat can provide a 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. Boaters can explore stunning coastlines, hidden coves, and secluded beaches that are inaccessible by land. Plus, with the freedom to navigate at will, you can discover hidden gems that may not be visible from a hotel balcony.

Bask In All the Privacy and Seclusion You Wanted

Let’s be real. Hotels and other four-walled accommodations don’t really give you all the privacy you wanted. Some shady accommodations put in some hidden cameras or the walls are made with thin materials so that you can hear the people in the next room. With boating, this experience offers you unparalleled seclusion. You can escape the crowds and enjoy a peaceful retreat on the water. No dealing with rude boisterous people! Boaters can anchor in secluded coves, anchorages, or marinas, providing a level of privacy and seclusion that is difficult to find in a hotel. Plus, with the ability to move from place to place, you can choose to be as social or as private as you desire.

More Bonding and Quality Time With Your Loved Ones

There’s no doubt that boating offers an excellent opportunity to bond with friends and family and spend quality time together. Whether it's fishing, swimming, or simply enjoying the scenery, this excursion provides a unique and memorable experience that can create lasting memories. Boating also offers a chance to disconnect from the distractions of daily life and focus on each other strengthening relationships and fostering deeper connections.

More Flexibility in Your Itinerary Schedule

Boating offers a lot of flexibility compared to staying in a hotel. With a boat, you can create your itinerary, navigate your own course, and explore at your own pace without having to worry about getting from one place to another on time due to a fixed schedule. Unlike a hotel, where check-in and check-out times are fixed, by staying in a boat, you can choose to stay in one location or move from place to place as you please. This is great if you don’t want to get stressed of having to wake up early just to do all the things you need to do. This flexibility allows you to tailor your experience to how you want your holiday to go as you want to.

Closer Connection to Nature

Boating provides a unique opportunity to connect with nature in a way that you can’t get if you’re staying at a hotel. When you’re boating, you can observe marine life, swim on different beaches, and explore other natural habitats that are inaccessible by land. You can visit remote islands and islets to explore nature in those places. Plus, boating also offers a chance to disconnect from technology (since you’ll have a spotty connection on the water anyway) and get away from the overwhelming hustle and frazzle of daily life and enjoy the beauty and simplicity of nature.

Get To Do More Unique Experiences

Boating offers unique experiences that you can enjoy such as water sports such as wakeboarding, waterskiing, tubing, fishing, and diving. Additionally, you can explore more remote islands, historic sites, and quaint coastal towns without the traffic and long winding roads to drive by just to get to these places.

You Can Save A Lot of Money

As we mentioned before, boating is a much more affordable alternative compared to staying in a hotel. Depending on the size and type of boat, say you own an aluminium bowrider, the cost of renting it is just more or less the same as a hotel stay. Plus, you have more freedom to cook meals onboard, which is a great cost-effective alternative to dining out in expensive restaurants. For those who already own a boat, the cost of boating is definitely just a fraction of the cost of a staycation providing a budget-friendly alternative for vacationing.