Taking one look at the Mississippi River will generally cause a sense of awe and amazement at the sheer size and power of such a huge body of water. Because of this boating on the river doesn’t always strike some as a great idea, however, the Upper Mississippi River presents one of the best and most unique house boating waters in the United States.
With an unimaginable acreage of water, hundreds of miles of shoreline, numerous islands, and amazing river town communities to discover, it is no surprise that the Upper Mississippi is a gem that can be considered one of the nation’s most well kept secrets. The St. Croix River is also accessible here and offers the same picturesque scenery and charming river towns. These river towns and the miles of uninhabited pure sand beaches combine to form an amazing opportunity best seen from the comfort of a houseboat.
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61 feet in this Vista Class houseboat split between eight people in four bedrooms is a fantastic arrangement. Air-conditioning may keep you inside but the hot tub will call you up to the top deck. Lounge in the sun, up top or on the front deck before grilling something and heading inside for a nap on one of the four queen beds.
The Voyageur Plus Series is like its smaller cousins, the non-plus, but bigger. Up to twelve people fit on board, split between eight beds, making it ideal as a shared boat for smaller families or a group of friends.
The 51 foot Vista Class houseboat is designed for couples or families needing separate bedrooms. Each has a queen bed and there are two bathrooms to go around. Even better is the hot tub on the sun deck. The whole thing is limited to six people, so there won't be any cramped spaces or waiting in line at the slide.
The 51 foot Vista Class 2 houseboat is a good option for groups up to five, providing everyone with a little more room than the basic Vista Class. This is especially important in the hot tub, where you definitely don't want to be crowded or waiting in line.
The 50 foot Voyageur houseboat is wider than some, so the ten people it can accommodate won't be crammed next to each other. In fact, the beds are in three separate parts of the boat. Outside you've got the catwalk and sun deck for easy fishing or lounging while inside you have plenty of room to move about.
The 47 foot Voyageur houseboat gives up to six people plenty of room to stretch, inside and out. With a long gangway and big sun deck, it's great for fishing. The bunk beds make it easy to fit a family, especially when the kids prefer beds of their own. But most importantly, this boat makes your trip to Voyageurs National Park comfortable and convenient.
The 44 foot Voyageur Plus houseboat is only two feet longer than its sibling, but it manages to fit three more people and a hot tub. You even still get the slide, the living room, the kitchen and the sunbathing deck.
Smaller groups will find the 44 foot Voyageur an excellent balance of spaciousness, comfort and outdoor features. Up to 8 people can enjoy the boat, splitting themselves between the screened porch, the sun deck and the back porch where the BBQ is happening. Hit the slide to get away from it all, floating in the waters of Voyageurs National Park.
For small families or a few friends looking to spread out, the 44 foot Vista Class houseboat is the way to go. The stateroom has a king sized bed and the salon has a sofa sleeper while the rest of the boat is devoted to luxury. Luxury like the hot tub on the sun deck and the comfort of not having to step over anyone on your way to a bunk bed.
The 42 foot Voyageur is a no-frills houseboat for groups on a budget, except that it has wonderful frills like a water slide and furnished decks. It also has enough beds for everyone to have their own, a rare treat for some. For fishing, families or friends, it's a great way to vacation at Voyageurs National Park.
When you just want to get out on the water, relax and fish, the 36 foot Voyageur is the way to go. There's a double bed and 1 pull-out, a kitchen and a grill and basically no reason to leave your favorite spot until it's time to go home.
