Twin Anchors Houseboat Vacations - Sicamous, BC

R J.

Our trip was the best. We were 5 families total of 16 people. Our kids were in the ages between 10-19. We had a blast! choose your friends wisely because you have to compromise and adjust for this trip to become enjoyable. The boat was amazing good size for us. 4 family would have been ideal because there’s only 4 washrooms and 4 bedrooms. But there is sofa bed and the dining table becomes a bed too but no privacy. Our only suggestion to twin anchors is to please upgrade the oven and hot tub . It was so frustrating when the writing on the side of the temperature knobs were worn out we didnt know what temperature it was, and to switch on the oven was tricky. Again didn’t t know if it was on or off. It’s just so outdated and worn out and not safe. The hot tub switches were again not finicky, it didn’t heat up when we wanted it to, we had to call the main office and get their help. They did help us so thankful for that but after a while it didn’t work. Those were the two things we had trouble with , but other than that we enjoyed a lot. The people at twin anchors helped with our luggage, drinking water and answered our questions.

Michael H.

Great service, really well oiled operation. Boats are clean and interiors are beautiful. So many beaches to choose from you can absolutely get privacy if you want. Will definitely do it again

Louise M.

We just had a lovely holiday last week in a Cruisecraft 2. There were six of us and we had four nights. The staff for the most part, were friendly, helpfull and organized. Especially as this is a very complicated and busy operation and it pretty much runs like clockwork. Only advice I have for future houseboaters is it is HOT sometimes in the houseboat. Buy rechargeable fans and bring them. It was 30 plus degrees every day. We bought fans but couldn't use them at night as you can't run the generator at night as the carbon monoxide alarm goes off. So you are using the battery which can't sustain fans running for very long. The bedrooms are very small. The boat we were on could technically sleep 15 but I would not recommend it. It was perfect for our group of six. I would say a maximum of eight guests. You are in very close quarters so make sure you like your co traveller's! We visited the Sunnybrae winery and had a game of golf at Mara Hills golf course. We hiked to Alba falls which was a lovely walk and well worth it. Overall, we had a wonderful time, and I would recommend it. We would love to do it again one day.

Ryan B.

Great idea for a trip with your friends or family!

The boats are great and provide a great platform for you and your friends / family. My group has booked twice already with twin anchors and they make the experience as painless as possible. There are also other toy rental options such as jet skis etc.

Wouldn’t hesitate to book again!

Steve H.

Always an amazing experience, so much relaxation with wonderful friends and family enjoying each others company. Playing games and swimming in the cool Shuswap mountain water and then relaxing in the amazing hot tubs while basking in the glorious sunshine gazing at breathtaking mountain views and brilliant blue skies.

Richard G.

wonderful experience for all the family. You do have to pay attention at the initial debrief, the staff are patient and helpful. Sitting in a Jacuzzi in the middle of the lake on top of a boat taking in nature- Fantastic. Rooms had plenty of space and kitchen are was more than big enough for all the family and visitors. Indigenous drawings on the shoreline rocks. a holiday the whole family will remember

Andrew G.

Fantastic vacation our family feels like is worth the money everytime.... Floating out on the lake, stopping at beaches, cliff jumping, rope swinging and swimming....it's a fun family experience. We (4 families, 16 people) spent 3 nights on the lake in a Cruisecraft 3, which comfortably sleeps 18. Twin Anchors is a well run company, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staff. They have a great location as you don't have to worry about getting in and out of Sicamous. The boats have all the amenities needed for the number of guests. I would recommend when booking, don't have people sleep on the dinette or sofa. Just count the beds. I would definitely use Twin Anchors for our next houseboating vacation.

Rose S.

While the check-in process was rigorous and at times overwhelming, our time on the water was fabulous. Be sure to choose two able and reliable captains. We had that, and it made for smooth sailing. Pay attention to all the orientation materials in advance of sailing!
We lucked out with good weather. The hot tub did not get hot, but since it was warm weather, lake swims were ideal. While the cc1 is an older vessel, it served our purposes very well.