Extremely safe does not have to be boring
Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a doomsday prepper to appreciate this unique vessel. Actually, a stay on the Capsule - a lifeboat built in 1972 in California – will be an unforgettable experience for anyone who’s in for something completely different. Currently, the Capsule is located in Ewijk, in the mid-east of the Netherlands, close to the German border.
Originally, the vessel was built as a lifeboat, and it could evacuate up to 28 persons in case of an emergency, equipped with a heavy-duty engine, sprinkler system, and inboard oxygen appliances. Until a few years ago, the boat was hanging on a North Sea oil rig, waiting for such an event to happen – luckily, it never happened.
Safety (and luxury) first
We’re glad to say that the Capsule – without a doubt the safest houseboat in the world – has found a much more useful purpose. Two courageous entrepreneurs (Veldhuis and Terpstra) bought the lifeboat in 2008 and turned it into a unique houseboat that sleeps two in a very unusual but pleasant way. The Capsule has been stripped completely and is renovated in such a way that it meets the level of these days' standards. The result is a unique, floating, super-de-luxe en-suite floating hotel room. We are especially impressed with the high quality of the finishing of the interior, thanks to the great craftsmanship of shipwright Piet Blaauw.
The Capsule is conveniently equipped with a double bed, a fridge, microwave, internal water supply, toilet, fireplace, fan, Nespresso coffee machine, and two waterfront chairs. So it's not only safety first, but also luxury first.
Great location
The houseboat is located in the beautiful area of Ewijk, close to the majestic river ‘Waal’. From here, you can hike or bike through the river area, or visit Nijmegen, the oldest city of The Netherlands. Ewijk is conveniently located nearby two highways: the A50 and the A73.
A stay on the Capsule houseboat is an unforgettable experience, and you will for sure have a great story to bring home!
More information: houseboat not for rent anymore unfortunately.