Floating accommodation & tourism projects
From concept to operation, one unit or several on the water.
The boat is only part of the project
A floating unit intended for rental, accommodation or a professional activity has to be planned together with its site: access, approvals, pontoon, utility connections, seasonality, maintenance and marketing.
Lion Yachting supports developers building one unit or several, connecting the marine product, the location and future operation.
Tourism projects & floating accommodation
Creating an experience on the water requires more than a boat.
A rental or floating-accommodation project must connect the product, the site, the customer experience and operational realities. Lion Yachting supports project developers planning one or several units.
Assignments may include:
- definition of the concept and target customer;
- initial review of the site and intended use;
- selection of the houseboat or floating-unit type;
- definition of capacity, layout and equipment;
- preparation of the overall project budget;
- identification of requirements for pontoons, access, energy, water and wastewater;
- coordination with local stakeholders and relevant specialists;
- preparation of technical and commercial information for the project file;
- organisation of transport, installation and commissioning;
- preparation of operation, maintenance and guest reception.
We can also help structure a multi-unit project, a small floating resort, an extension to existing accommodation or a slow-tourism offer.
Professional projects & floating developments
Water can support professional, event and hospitality uses extending beyond conventional accommodation.
Depending on the context, Lion Yachting can support projects such as:
- floating offices or reception spaces;
- meeting rooms or event venues;
- light catering or hospitality spaces;
- nautical bases and services for boat users;
- accommodation for tourism sites;
- modular developments involving several units;
- demonstration or display units;
- local development projects connected with the water.
Our role is to structure the requirement, compare solutions, coordinate partners and maintain an overall view linking the marine product, the site and future operation.
Two scales of project
Investment or operating project
For developing tourist rental, accommodation or a professional activity with a realistic understanding of costs and constraints.
Multi-unit project
For creating a floating development, resort, accommodation extension or site requiring coordination between the builder, location, transport providers and operator.
From the idea to commissioning
Project definition
We clarify the use, location, capacity, comfort level, timetable and target budget.
Initial feasibility
We identify the main constraints connected with the site, access, transport, utilities and intended operation.
Solution selection
We compare new models, pre-owned opportunities and possible configurations according to the client’s priorities.
Project coordination
We centralise communication with the shipyard, suppliers, transport providers and local participants.
Delivery & installation
We prepare transport, unloading, launching, utility connections and commissioning checks.
Start of use or operation
We organise familiarisation, the initial maintenance actions and, where included in the assignment, the operational preparation of the activity.
A budget that must be considered as a whole
The purchase price of the boat represents only part of the project. Depending on the situation, the budget must also consider:
- transport and handling;
- preparation of the site and access;
- pontoon or mooring;
- utility connections and technical equipment;
- adaptation works;
- insurance;
- maintenance and winterisation;
- operating expenses;
- marketing and management where the project is rental-based.
Lion Yachting helps the client establish a more complete budget view before making a commitment.
Important — feasibility & financial performance
The possibility of installing, occupying, renting or operating a floating unit depends on the location, status of the water area, applicable approvals, available infrastructure and the precise project.
Lion Yachting does not guarantee administrative approval, financing, occupancy or financial return. Economic assumptions must be based on the site, operating model, actual expenses and advice from the relevant professional specialists.
Let’s give your project on the water a concrete form
Are you looking for a new houseboat, a pre-owned inland boat or a solution for a tourism or professional project?
Tell us the intended location, use, number of units, timetable and target budget. We will prepare the initial options and the principal points to verify.