10/10 Excellent
Doug T.
16 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Doug T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
House boat
Flagship - Floating Hotel, offers Paddle boards, kayaks. crabbing and much more
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8288.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Nanaimo, BC
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal7 min drive
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital7 min drive
- Duke Point Ferry Terminal24 min drive
- Nanaimo, BC (YCD)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Large Single Bunk Beds and 1 Crib
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Flagship - Floating Hotel, offers Paddle boards, kayaks. crabbing and much more
Judy & Johan, owners of the "Flagship Float-tel" will host you, family & friends on an experience of a life time. Flagship measures 65' x 25' with a total floor area of 3100sq ft.
Ample room for large families to enjoy outdoor activities while using Flagship for a home base, to spend relaxing days in the sun. Available inclusive amenities are the following: Bicycles for waterfront excursions, electric motor Dinghy for Island hoping, 6 person tender (gas excluded) to visit waterfront pubs and restaurants, and three paddle boards. In super close proximity is "Jeffs Kayak and Bike rental" to explore New castle Island.
At an additional cost a Motor Yacht is available with a captain for Island hopping, Site seeing, as well as beach and land exploration up and down the coastlines to remote Islands and inlets.
Our prices vary depending on time of year (Peak or Shoulder) and length of stay. Peak season base price of $720 is based on full occupancy of eight People per night. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Dates from 1st May - June 15th as low as $65/person/day. June 16th - September 30th $90 per person per day based on full occupancy.
Trips, Tax, gratuities and fuel on 38' Motor yacht and fishing watercrafts are not included.
Close Amenities
• Departure Bay Ferry Terminal 8 min drive
• Duke Point Ferry Terminal 18 min drive
• Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbor Water Aerodrome) 20 min walk
There are numerous waterfront restaurants and pubs within walking distance, as well as many hiking trails. The waterfront walkway leads to a luscious park and gorgeous playground for children.
You bring the food and drink you want and you can prepare it on a propane stove or Outside Barbeque.
Excellent Sunrise and Sunset views from the 2nd deck at barbeque area.
WIFI and TV are available, streaming services on device, all kitchen essentials, Large fridge & freezer, coffee machine, microwave, kettle, toasters etc.
Prior to boarding all vessels an indemnity form will be issued for all occupants.
Ample room for large families to enjoy outdoor activities while using Flagship for a home base, to spend relaxing days in the sun. Available inclusive amenities are the following: Bicycles for waterfront excursions, electric motor Dinghy for Island hoping, 6 person tender (gas excluded) to visit waterfront pubs and restaurants, and three paddle boards. In super close proximity is "Jeffs Kayak and Bike rental" to explore New castle Island.
At an additional cost a Motor Yacht is available with a captain for Island hopping, Site seeing, as well as beach and land exploration up and down the coastlines to remote Islands and inlets.
Our prices vary depending on time of year (Peak or Shoulder) and length of stay. Peak season base price of $720 is based on full occupancy of eight People per night. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Dates from 1st May - June 15th as low as $65/person/day. June 16th - September 30th $90 per person per day based on full occupancy.
Trips, Tax, gratuities and fuel on 38' Motor yacht and fishing watercrafts are not included.
Close Amenities
• Departure Bay Ferry Terminal 8 min drive
• Duke Point Ferry Terminal 18 min drive
• Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbor Water Aerodrome) 20 min walk
There are numerous waterfront restaurants and pubs within walking distance, as well as many hiking trails. The waterfront walkway leads to a luscious park and gorgeous playground for children.
You bring the food and drink you want and you can prepare it on a propane stove or Outside Barbeque.
Excellent Sunrise and Sunset views from the 2nd deck at barbeque area.
WIFI and TV are available, streaming services on device, all kitchen essentials, Large fridge & freezer, coffee machine, microwave, kettle, toasters etc.
Prior to boarding all vessels an indemnity form will be issued for all occupants.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Children to be accompanied by a adult at all times
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 5034535
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Nanaimo
Located in Nanaimo, this houseboat is in the city centre and on the beach. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Brechin Lanes and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Nanaimo, BC
What's nearby
- Old City Quarter - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
- Vancouver Island University - 8 min drive - 3.0 km
- Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 24 min drive - 20.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 15 min walk
- McDonald's - 14 min walk
- Burger King - 16 min walk
- Pizza Hut - 16 min walk
- Brix & Mortar
Frequently asked questions
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Judy
My Husband and I moved from South Africa to Canada 6 years ago. South Africans are known for their hospitality and being very sociable. We have an open door policy .... The more the merrier and always room for one more.
Why they chose this property
There is something undeniably enchanting about the gentle rocking of waves beneath your feet and the ever-changing artwork of sky and shoreline beyond your window. To live on a revamped ferry boat is to surrender yourself to the rhythm of water and the promises it keeps—of adventure, tranquility, and a life less ordinary.
Perhaps the greatest luxury of living on a ferry is the view. While most homes look out on static streets or predictable gardens, your outlook is ever-evolving. Morning mist drifting over the water, a parade of moored sailboats & yachts the theatre of seabirds, Otters & Seals at dawn—each day brings new scenes, each sunset a private masterpiece. Even the weather feels intimate and immediate: storms rumble in with drama, and sunlight flickers on the ceiling as waves play beneath.
This constant change fosters a sense of connection—to nature, to the city skyline, or to the hush of a secluded inlet. You become an attentive witness to the world, shaped by the tides and the hours. It is a gift to wake up with the water and to sleep with it rocking you under the stars
Perhaps the greatest luxury of living on a ferry is the view. While most homes look out on static streets or predictable gardens, your outlook is ever-evolving. Morning mist drifting over the water, a parade of moored sailboats & yachts the theatre of seabirds, Otters & Seals at dawn—each day brings new scenes, each sunset a private masterpiece. Even the weather feels intimate and immediate: storms rumble in with drama, and sunlight flickers on the ceiling as waves play beneath.
This constant change fosters a sense of connection—to nature, to the city skyline, or to the hush of a secluded inlet. You become an attentive witness to the world, shaped by the tides and the hours. It is a gift to wake up with the water and to sleep with it rocking you under the stars
What makes this property unique
Long before it became a dwelling, a ferry boat had a purpose: to carry people and stories across rivers, bays, and harbors. Every inch on board is steeped in history, humming with the echoes of laughter and footsteps lost to time. When you choose to make your home on a revitalized ferry, you inherit this legacy. The boat is not just a place to sleep or eat; it is a living testament to ingenuity and endurance. The spirit of travel, of journeys begun and completed, lingers in every corner.
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