Houseboats Port Alfred
Houseboats Port Alfred
Houseboats Port Alfred
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Corna Wiese
Langebaan, جنوب أفريقيا89 مساهمة
يوليو 2022
What an absolutely amazing experience! My husband and I enjoyed one of our best weekends thus far ... there is not much that can top this! The professionalism of the team at Houseboats Port Alfred is commendable - it's great to still receive customer service on top level! The weather was perfect for cruising down the river - so peaceful and beautiful. While eating our breakfast on the river, a couple of giraffes surprised us on a nearby hill - a magical moment. The houseboat has everything you might need (and more) ... the braai is a definite bonus! If you ever wondered whether you should do something like this ... go out, book your weekend and enjoy a fabulous time!
تعليق عن: HouseBoat Experience in Port Alfred
كُتب بتاريخ 21 يوليو 2022
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Casey B
Port Elizabeth, جنوب أفريقيا52 مساهمة
يونيو 2022
Booking was done by email and confirmed with friendly professionalism.
You do need a skipper license for this type of boat and they can issue you a temporary Skippers license for a nominal fee: this takes approximately 40 minutes, but you must notify them prior to arrival.
Our arrival and checkin was smooth. We were given a boat called Arc Royale. It was clean, well outfitted and well maintained. We went through the checklist, including the propeller and onboard water capacity - quick & efficient. The boat was relatively easy to handle considering it’s size and with the 40hp motor, was manoeuvre-able and comfortable for two people to cope with.
The Kowie river is beautiful - it remains clean & one of the best navigable rivers we have been on. Wildlife is seen around the banks by the Mansfield Reserve, and the birdlife is absolutely stunning. We witnessed an endless variety of birds from fishers to raptors, on the river banks. We also had the awesome surprise of having a seal breach right next to our open bedroom window, whilst enjoying an early morning coffee.
Fishing is also good - rods & tackle can be hired from reception for a reasonable fee… fishing was best done at the turn of the tide… we hooked a number of exciting fish & crab, which never made it onto the boat, but provided much entertainment.
The boat had a couple of board games onboard which came in handy during the second day when the weather turned extremely poor; gale force winds, rains and a Spring tide meant that the river was restless and turbulent in some places, however the onboard navigation map was accurate and provided us with plenty of calm and protected areas to moor in. Being warm & safe in your boat whilst the elements of Nature throw a tantrum around you, is truly satisfying.
The only minor negative was the gas shower did not stay hot; it would shut off after 30 seconds and the water went cold in a hurry. This did not impact our overall experience which more than made up for this inconvenience.
As it was Winter, we took our own hot water bottles with, which proved invaluable - it was decidedly chilly at night, and together with the extra bedding available onboard, made the nights warm & comfortable despite the frosty evenings.
Returning to harbour was just as easy and we left the boat with excellent memories and a great experience to repeat again in the future.
Highly recommended and would return again.
You do need a skipper license for this type of boat and they can issue you a temporary Skippers license for a nominal fee: this takes approximately 40 minutes, but you must notify them prior to arrival.
Our arrival and checkin was smooth. We were given a boat called Arc Royale. It was clean, well outfitted and well maintained. We went through the checklist, including the propeller and onboard water capacity - quick & efficient. The boat was relatively easy to handle considering it’s size and with the 40hp motor, was manoeuvre-able and comfortable for two people to cope with.
The Kowie river is beautiful - it remains clean & one of the best navigable rivers we have been on. Wildlife is seen around the banks by the Mansfield Reserve, and the birdlife is absolutely stunning. We witnessed an endless variety of birds from fishers to raptors, on the river banks. We also had the awesome surprise of having a seal breach right next to our open bedroom window, whilst enjoying an early morning coffee.
Fishing is also good - rods & tackle can be hired from reception for a reasonable fee… fishing was best done at the turn of the tide… we hooked a number of exciting fish & crab, which never made it onto the boat, but provided much entertainment.
The boat had a couple of board games onboard which came in handy during the second day when the weather turned extremely poor; gale force winds, rains and a Spring tide meant that the river was restless and turbulent in some places, however the onboard navigation map was accurate and provided us with plenty of calm and protected areas to moor in. Being warm & safe in your boat whilst the elements of Nature throw a tantrum around you, is truly satisfying.
The only minor negative was the gas shower did not stay hot; it would shut off after 30 seconds and the water went cold in a hurry. This did not impact our overall experience which more than made up for this inconvenience.
As it was Winter, we took our own hot water bottles with, which proved invaluable - it was decidedly chilly at night, and together with the extra bedding available onboard, made the nights warm & comfortable despite the frosty evenings.
Returning to harbour was just as easy and we left the boat with excellent memories and a great experience to repeat again in the future.
Highly recommended and would return again.
كُتب بتاريخ 20 يونيو 2022
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KayleeHofert
East London, جنوب أفريقيامساهمة
مارس 2021
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. It was nice and peaceful on the river, yet we felt safe. We were well informed of the facilities and would definitely come back or recommend a stay on the houseboat to friends and family.
كُتب بتاريخ 7 أبريل 2021
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Lara S
مساهمة
فبراير 2021
We only took the houseboat out for a day trip, but it really was an incredible day. The boat had everything that we could possibly need - from braai, to cutlery and crockery, to a handy table that we could dine at out of the sun for a little bit (not that we wanted to leave the sun!) The map provided was exceptionally useful, showing us great spots to stop for a break, and overall it was a day that none of us will be forgetting anytime soon.
كُتب بتاريخ 4 مارس 2021
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795dylan
Kenton-on-Sea, جنوب أفريقيامساهمة
ديسمبر 2020
The boat "Tranquillity" lived up to its name. An incredible trip well worth doing again. The Kowie river is beautiful and to explore it via the house boat was a treat
كُتب بتاريخ 17 ديسمبر 2020
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JessieLUV
Port Elizabeth, جنوب أفريقيامساهمة
نوفمبر 2019
Wonderful to just relax and unwind in the beauty, peace and quiet of the Kowie River. Just what your soul needs.
تعليق عن: HouseBoat Experience in Port Alfred
كُتب بتاريخ 2 ديسمبر 2019
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Minet H
جورج, جنوب أفريقيا4 مساهمات
زوجان • أغسطس 2019
Highly recommend this if you are keen to get away from everything and have a restful and relaxed time. Bring fishing poles and a chilled attitude
كُتب بتاريخ 5 سبتمبر 2019
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markhuppelschoten
Port Elizabeth, جنوب أفريقيامساهمة
العائلة • يوليو 2019
My son and I had an absolute blast. We we blessed with the weather and loved the birds and wildlife up-river. He absolutely loved the fishing too.
كُتب بتاريخ 19 يوليو 2019
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Road19548842843
مساهمة
العائلة • ديسمبر 2018
Stunning river to visit. House boat was not clean and ablutions / heads were not usable due to the smell
كُتب بتاريخ 15 يناير 2019
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Dear Road19548842843.
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. I am glad to hear that you found our Kowie River to be a stunning destination.
We apologise for the smell created by the portable toilet during the first days of your trip. After you alerted us we did investigate and found that the new cleaning staff deviated from the normal cleaning and sterilising routine. It was however rectified immediately. Having a toilet on the houseboat is essential for any trip, however, it poses certain challenges as you can imagine. Thank you for alerting us!
We do hope that you will visit Houseboats Port Alfred again and see that this was a one-time problem.
Have a great and safe 2019!
Houseboats Port Alfred Team
كُتب بتاريخ 24 يناير 2019
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Carel OCtutoore
بريتوريا, جنوب أفريقيامساهمة
العائلة • ديسمبر 2018
Great experience!! The silence at sunset is unbelievable. The kids love the fishing experience. Recommend anybody to book a trip!
كُتب بتاريخ 15 يناير 2019
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A couple of questions:
a. Where do I park my vehicle and will it be safe?
b. How is the battery charged - I see no solar?
c. Are there 12v or USB power outlets?
كُتب بتاريخ 26 أكتوبر 2023
My wife and I want to do something different. Do I need a permit or licence to drive/use the boat. Is there a stove or braai that one can prepare meals or do one your food with you on departure. Can one also get off at any time for supper/lunch. Is the tariffs per person per day and what time do you leave and return with the boat.
Looking forward to hear from you.
André Myburgh
كُتب بتاريخ 15 يناير 2019
Hi Andre, many thanks for your enquiry.
This is a great choice if looking for a unique experience!
Yes a permit is required, and we can arrange a temporary one for you at a small fee.
There is a gas stove, gas oven as well as small Weber braai on board for you to choose from.
You are the skipper for the duration of your trip, so you can decide when, and where you want to get off. Local restaurants along the river offer great opportunity to do exactly this!
Rates depend on dates, or even packages we offer. Could you search for us online or on social media and get in touch to discuss what package would suit you best? I'm thinking Couples Package that we only offer out of season.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Regards,
HouseboatsPA Team
كُتب بتاريخ 16 يناير 2019
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