Houseboating

Board Early, Relax Sooner

Board early with Pre-Board and settle in the night before your reservation. Load your gear and relax to be ready to explore. Rates depend on boat type; extra fees can apply. Boats like the 75' excursion and 62' journey are not eligible for pre-board in 2026. Book pre-board at least 72 hours before arrival. If you cancel within 72 hours, a $100 fee applies. Houseboats are ready between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Dock space limits the number of pre-boards, and only 12 people are allowed per boat by National Park Service regulations.

  • Pre-board allows guests to settle in the evening prior for a better vacation start.
  • Rates vary by boat type, with additional fees and changes in 2026 availability for select boats.
  • Reservation policies include cancellation fees and booking rules for pre-boarding services.
  • Pre-boards are available at specific hours and limited by dock space constraints.
  • Guests must adhere to National Park Service regulations on houseboat capacity.
Pre-board for a stress-free start to your vacation! With Pre-Board, you can board the evening before your reservation, settle in, load your gear, and be ready to hit the water first thing in the morning. Enjoy more time exploring and less time preparing!

Pre-Board Rates

Board

Price

46' Expedition

$445.00

48' Navigator, 50' Nomad, 54' Escape, 59' Discovery XL, & 59' Wanderer

$525.00

*Rates are before taxes and fees **2026 we will not pre-boarding 75' excursion & 62' journey

Pre-Board Policy

  • Pre-boards cannot be booked within 72 hours of arrival.
  • Cancellation Policy: All cancellations for pre-boards will be accepted by calling 888-896-3829. To avoid any charges, the pre-board must be canceled 72 hours or more prior to the pre-boarding date. Should the cancellation be made within 72 hours of the pre-boarding date this will result in a $100 forfeiture fee. This fee will be charged to the card that is currently on file for the reservation. Should the pre-boarding party result in a no-show for the pre-board your rental location will charge the full cost to the card that is currently on file for the reservation.
  • Please note that National Park Service regulations limit the number of passengers on a houseboat to 12 while docked or underway.
  • Pre-board boats are typically ready between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM Arizona time in Wahweap Marina and 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM Utah time in Halls Crossing Marina.
  • Exact pick-up times are not guaranteed. A boat may be delayed beyond the 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM window due to unavoidable factors such as inclement weather, late return by the previous guest, extraordinary cleaning requirements or damage to the boat.
  • There are a limited number of pre-boards available daily due to space constraints on the docks. Pre-boards are taken on a first come first served basis.

Book Your Pre-Board Today!

Request your pre-board by calling 888-896-3829.