Waterway Get-A-Way Houseboat Vacations
About This Company
Waterway Get-A-Way is now closed. Its former website, waterwaygetaway.com, is a domain for-sale page, so this listing is not a booking.
The company operated from Smiths Falls, Ontario, about 2.5 hours from Montreal or 3.5 hours from Toronto, with access south onto the Rideau Lakes or north along the Rideau Canal, a Parks Canada waterway and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The boat and rate notes below are historical and are not current availability.
Houseboats
Waterway Get-A-Way offers three models of houseboats to choose from. There is a 36' & 40' with a flybridge suitable for 4-6 people and a 40' with a flybridge and walkaround deck also suitable for 4-6 people. Each houseboat features:
- Fully equipped kitchen (galley)
- Stove
- Refridgerator/Freezer
- Propane BBQ
- Hot/Cold water system
- Full bathroom with shoer
- Bedding and linens
- AM/FM radio
- Safety and Navigation package
- Swim ladder
- Deck chairs
Rental Periods
Boats are rented by the week or 3 day weekends however if you require longer and it is available there is additional daily fees.
Experience Required
Previous experience is not required. You will be provided instruction on operating the houseboat and safety requirements. Prior to departure you will be provided a safety checklist for review. Be sure to ask any questions if you are not sure. Once completed you will be issued a temporary license that is good for your trip. You will need to keep this document readily available if request by officials. You must be 25 years of age or older and hold a valid driver’s license to drive the houseboat.
Licensing
You do not require a boating license (Pleasure Craft Operator Card) to rent a houseboat. Prior to departure you will be provided a safety checklist for review. Be sure to ask any questions if you are not sure. Once completed you will be issued a temporary license that is good for your trip. You will need to keep this document readily available if request by officials.
To get your Pleasure Craft Licence, go to our preferred partner, CanadaBoatSafety.com.
What to Bring
For a complete list of suggested items to bring check out the checklist.
What to Bring
Linens
Bedding and linens are included. Remember to bring your own towels.
Additional Costs
- $65 per rental for Parks Canada mooring passes
- Lock passes
- $65 for propane
Contact Information
Location Address
Waterway Get-A-Way Houseboat Vacations 62 Lombard Street Smiths Falls, Ontario
Location
Amenities
Contact Information
Website
waterwaygetaway.com