Go to BoatBooker
A sailboat’s gliding on the water near a city skyline and volcanic crater—perfect for island hopping in Hawaii beneath a partly cloudy sky.

Island Hopping in Hawaii: A First-Timer’s Guide to Routes, Costs, and Getting Between Islands

Aug 14, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

Most recent posts

California Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Aug 14, 2026

9 min

Joris Zantvoort

What Is a Jet Ski? A Beginner’s Guide to Types, Speeds, and What to Expect on Your First Ride

Aug 13, 2026

10 min

Joris Zantvoort

Boating 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Day on the Water

Aug 11, 2026

11 min

Joris Zantvoort

What Is a Jon Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Flat-Bottomed Boat Built for Shallow Water

Aug 10, 2026

9 min

Joris Zantvoort

Sailing in Greece: A First-Timer’s Guide to Routes, Costs, and What to Expect

Aug 7, 2026

11 min

Tanja Dedijer

There’s a beach scene with large rocks, clear blue water, swimmers, and sailboats anchored offshore under a partly cloudy sky.

Sailing in the BVI: A First-Timer’s Guide to Routes, Costs, and What to Expect

Aug 7, 2026

13 min

Joris Zantvoort

A sleek black yacht—what’s a yacht if not pure luxury—floats on water with tall modern buildings and palm trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

What Is a Yacht? A Beginner’s Guide to Types, Sizes, and What to Expect on Your First Charter

Aug 3, 2026

11 min

Joris Zantvoort

A white sailboat’s sailing in Croatia by stone city walls, red-roofed buildings, and blue water along a rocky coastline beneath a partly cloudy sky.

Sailing in Croatia: A First-Timer’s Guide to Routes, Costs, and What to Expect

Jul 31, 2026

13 min

Joris Zantvoort

Two people show how to kayak in a double kayak on calm water, surrounded by mountains and a clear blue sky, as seen from another kayak.

How to Kayak: A Beginner’s Guide to Your First Day on the Water

Jul 31, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

A sailboat’s leaning to one side, showing sailing 101, as it glides through the water with a city skyline and modern buildings behind. No fish or species are shown.

Sailing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Everything You Need to Know Before You Set Sail

Jul 30, 2026

14 min

Joris Zantvoort

Canoe vs. Kayak: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Choose?

Jul 29, 2026

6 min

Joris Zantvoort

A man’s driving an orange and blue skiff named "Miss B Belize Diving Adventures" on the water, with waterfront villas and palm trees behind him.

What Is a Skiff Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Small Boat Built for Shallow Water

Jul 28, 2026

10 min

Joris Zantvoort

A person in a yellow kayak watches a Dolphin leap from the water while two others paddle nearby under a clear sky.

What Is a Kayak? A Beginner’s Guide to the World’s Most Accessible Paddle Craft

Jul 27, 2026

9 min

Joris Zantvoort

Two small motorboats are docked at a wooden pier—great if you've got an Alabama boating license—with houses and a long pier behind them under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Alabama Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Jul 24, 2026

9 min

Joris Zantvoort

Boats docked at Chatfield Marina on Chatfield Reservoir near Denver

Best Boating Lakes in Colorado: 10 Lakes to Explore This Summer

Jul 23, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

A white and blue motor yacht's anchored on one of Washington state’s top boating lakes, near houses and trees along the shore under a clear blue sky.

Best Boating Lakes in Washington: 10 Lakes to Explore This Summer

Jul 20, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

Airboat on shallow Everglades water with propeller cage visible

What Is an Airboat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Flat-Bottomed Thrill Ride

Jul 17, 2026

10 min

Joris Zantvoort

There's a calm turquoise lake with gentle ripples, surrounded by dense Green Forest under a clear blue sky. The "Boat Booker" logo's in the bottom right corner.

Best Boating Lakes in Michigan: 10 Lakes Worth the Drive

Jul 14, 2026

11 min

Joris Zantvoort

A white motor yacht's cruising near a dock by colorful waterfront buildings and palm trees—a classic scene for anyone with a Florida boating license.

Florida Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Jul 3, 2026

9 min

Joris Zantvoort

A white motorboat with a black canopy floats on clear blue water near a rocky, tree-covered shore under a partly cloudy sky. An inflatable labeled "AIRHEAD" is nearby.

Best Boating Lakes in California: 10 Lakes Worth the Drive

Jul 3, 2026

10 min

Joris Zantvoort

There's a white center console boat docked at a marina beside wooden pilings, with sailboats anchored in the background under a blue sky.

What Is a Center Console Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Most Versatile Boat on the Water

Jul 2, 2026

10 min

Joris Zantvoort

Someone in snorkeling gear's giving a shaka hand sign in the ocean, with boats, other swimmers, and a mountain behind them. No FISH species or animals are visible.

What Is Snorkeling? A Beginner’s Guide to Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Dive

Jun 26, 2026

11 min

Joris Zantvoort

A large white yacht, the Azzam, is anchored in a harbor, with historic buildings and a Cathedral visible in the background under a clear sky.

Who Owns the Biggest Yacht in the World?

Jun 25, 2026

9 min

Joris Zantvoort

A small motorboat with two people on board moves across calm water at sunset, leaving a gentle wake. The sky's orange and purple, and the “Boat Booker” logo shows in the lower right corner.

Texas Boating License: Who Needs One, What It Costs, and How to Get It

Jun 23, 2026

7 min

Joris Zantvoort

There's a sign on a rocky cliff by the water that says, "Slow No Wake Skiing Beyond This Point," with other cliffs and calm water in the background.

Best Boating Lakes in Texas: 12 Lakes Worth the Drive

Jun 19, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

A group of people wearing life jackets are sitting and standing on a pontoon boat that's floating on a lake, with trees in the background.

Boating Safety Tips: 10+ Rules for a Safe Day on the Water

Jun 17, 2026

11 min

Tanja Dedijer

A group of people jump off the back of a white yacht into blue water, while others sit onboard. A city skyline and palm trees are in the background. No visible fish species in the scene.

What Is a Catamaran? A Beginner’s Guide to the Twin-Hulled Boat Everyone’s Chartering

Jun 16, 2026

12 min

Joris Zantvoort

A group of Dolphins are swimming near the ocean's surface, while a boat with people on it watches them in the background.

America’s Top Dolphin Watching Destinations 2026, Ranked by Science

Jun 16, 2026

6 min

Mina Stojanovic

A smartphone's showing a boat event booking app listing options like birthday celebrations and corporate events, with a yacht and water in the background.

New on BoatBooker: Tag Your Trips for Birthdays, Proposals & More

Jun 16, 2026

2 min

Sean

A small motorboat with three people onboard's cruising on a river, flying American and nautical flags, while trees and a building are visible on the shore.

The 15 Best Boating Lakes in the US for Your Next On-Water Adventure

Jun 11, 2026

19 min

Tanja Dedijer

Three people are parasailing over the ocean, hanging from a yellow parachute with a huge smiley face. The sky's mostly clear with some scattered clouds, and the shoreline's visible far off.

What Is Parasailing? Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Flight

Jun 10, 2026

15 min

Joris Zantvoort

A US flag waving on the back of a boat as it leaves a city behind with a wake in its trail, indicative of boating on Memorial Day Weekend.

10 Best Fourth of July Boating Destinations for 2026

Jun 8, 2026

9 min

Vanja Polovina

Two people are relaxing on loungers at the back of a pontoon boat out on calm water under a partly cloudy blue sky.

What Is a Pontoon Boat? A Beginner’s Guide to the Most Popular Charter Boat in America

Jun 5, 2026

6 min

Joris Zantvoort

A Humpback Whale's breaching the ocean's surface near Cabo San Lucas, water spraying off its body under a clear blue sky.

When Is Whale Watching Season? A Guide for the Top Destinations

May 27, 2026

8 min

Joris Zantvoort

Someone's wearing beige pants, white socks with pink detail, and blue shoes, relaxing with their feet up on a docked boat. Other boats and a marina are visible in the background.

What to Wear on a Boat: The Complete Activity-by-Activity Guide

May 21, 2026

7 min

Joris Zantvoort

A family of four's wearing life jackets as they paddle a canoe on a lake, with trees and a blue sky in the background.

America’s Boating Safety Index 2026: All 50 States Ranked

May 13, 2026

4 min

Mina Stojanovic

You’re looking at an aerial view of a coastal castle by a boating lake, with forested islands, winding roads, and docks stretching into the water. No visible fish or species are present.

10 Most Stunning Lakes in Europe with the Longest Boating Seasons

May 11, 2026

9 min

Srdjana Petrovic