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Description

Looking for that perfect getaway. Try a houseboat vacation on the Vaal River. We also have two self-catering Rondavels units that can accommodate four adults. We are situated on a peninsula in a dammed section of the Vaal River, also known as the Vaal Barrage. The peninsula has the Loch on the one side, and the Vaal River on the other. Cruise-N-Snooze houseboats and Rondavels units are on the Vaal River side of the peninsula.

The fully equipped luxury houseboats; rates starting from R1000 per night sleeps four people, and are moored in a private lagoon, separated from the main river by a 30mx20m island. Across from this private island stretches a 500m wide part of the Vaal River with Bird Island in between the banks. From here there is approximately 55 kilometres of navigable waters including the Loch and other tributaries, to be explored at your leisure. Before departing on your cruise, we teach you how to operate the houseboat and all the equipment on board. On board activities include fishing, bird watching, swimming, or just relaxing under the sun or starry skies. Places of interest on the riverbank include restaurants, bars, family entertainment venues, a casino, golf courses, spas, and etcetera.

The self-catering Rondavels offer an exclusive and serene getaway. It sleeps up to four or six people; one Rondavel has a queen-size bed and the second with two single beds. We supply an extra double bed mattress for two additional people. Separate enclosed toilet, shower and hand basin. Private entertainment area including braai facility, wash-up area and gas hob, overlooks Vaal River and the garden. Enjoy superb birding, water sports, fishing or simple relaxation. Boat launching facility available. Also ideal for Honeymoon couples and bridal photo shoots.

Cruise-n-Snooze attended a meeting with SAMSA on 16 February 2009 in which it was decided that SAMSA will issue self-drive houseboat operators with a letter exempting them from the requirement of having a 'skipper's license', until a formal system is put in place whereby a temporary certificate of competence will be issued before commencement of the cruise. This procedure still has to be formalized, but will probably consist of material that can be studied beforehand, and a written test. All this means is that we will continue with our normal briefing before your cruise, covering safety and conduct on the river, until this new evaluation system is put in place.

Check-In  01:00 PM   Check-Out 10:00 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
Check-in
10 February 2012
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House BoatX 1
Includes: Self-catering
Inside a fore cabin (double bed, bench seat and four drawers), a fully equipped kitchen including sink, stove and oven, a hot shower and flushing toilet, separate vanity and basin in fore cabin and a seating area for four people that converts into a second double bed. Outside at the back is a sitting area under a retractable awning, with a table over the motor compartment, a fold-down table and a braai. The whole roof of the houseboat is available for relaxing under the sun or starry skies. All linen and kitchenware is provided. All you need to bring are your clothes, towels, food and beverages as well as your own choice of CD's/DVDs. Sleeps four persons.
 
House Boat
Sleeps 4 Price: per unit
  • R900
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  • R1100
Self-catering RondavelsX 2
Includes: Self-catering
On the banks of the Vaal River, 10 km outside Vanderbijl Park, is a fully equipped self-catering double rondawels. This unit offers an exclusive and serene getaway. It sleeps four to six people; One Rondawel has a queen-size bed and the second with two single beds. We supply an extra double bed mattress for two additional people. Enclosed a separate toilet, shower and hand basin. Private entertainment area including braai facility, wash-up area and gas hob, overlooks Vaal River and the garden. Enjoy superb birding, water sports, fishing or simple relaxation. Boat launching facility available. Also ideal for Honeymoon couples and bridal photo shoots. We have the Easy view DStv option SABC 1, 3 and e-TV. You are welcome to bring your own smartcard and decoder if you want additional channels. Your smartcard and decoder are now matched, so bringing just your smartcard won’t work. The rental fee for two people will be R850 per night, four people R975 per night, six people R1100 two night stay. Check-in time 14h00 and check-out time 11am. Check-in 10am and check out 11am. Unfortunately no pets, friends or day visitors allowed.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Queen beds, Single beds
Other Self-catering, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, No Smoking in Rooms
TV DStv
Views River, Garden
 
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Sleeps 2 Price: per unit
  • R600
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

House Boat x 1

Includes: Self-catering

Inside a fore cabin (double bed, bench seat and four drawers), a fully equipped kitchen including sink, stove and oven, a hot shower and flushing toilet, separate vanity and basin in fore cabin and a seating area for four people that converts into a second double bed. Outside at the back is a sitting area under a retractable awning, with a table over the motor compartment, a fold-down table and a braai. The whole roof of the houseboat is available for relaxing under the sun or starry skies. All linen and kitchenware is provided. All you need to bring are your clothes, towels, food and beverages as well as your own choice of CD's/DVDs. Sleeps four persons.

Features available

Self-catering Rondavels x 2

Includes: Self-catering

On the banks of the Vaal River, 10 km outside Vanderbijl Park, is a fully equipped self-catering double rondawels. This unit offers an exclusive and serene getaway. It sleeps four to six people; One Rondawel has a queen-size bed and the second with two single beds. We supply an extra double bed mattress for two additional people. Enclosed a separate toilet, shower and hand basin. Private entertainment area including braai facility, wash-up area and gas hob, overlooks Vaal River and the garden. Enjoy superb birding, water sports, fishing or simple relaxation. Boat launching facility available. Also ideal for Honeymoon couples and bridal photo shoots. We have the Easy view DStv option SABC 1, 3 and e-TV. You are welcome to bring your own smartcard and decoder if you want additional channels. Your smartcard and decoder are now matched, so bringing just your smartcard won’t work. The rental fee for two people will be R850 per night, four people R975 per night, six people R1100 two night stay. Check-in time 14h00 and check-out time 11am. Check-in 10am and check out 11am. Unfortunately no pets, friends or day visitors allowed.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Queen beds, Single beds
Other Self-catering, Heater, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Bar Fridge, No Smoking in Rooms
TV DStv
Views River, Garden

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Parking Available
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • Tea and Coffee in Rooms
 

Environment

  • Countryside
  • River
 

Activities Nearby

  • Fishing
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Waterskiing
 

Cruise-N-Snooze Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

In and Around

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Property for Sale
 

Customer Reviews

Reviews 5 of 15
Value for money
Alistair Scott, South Africa
11 April 2010
An ideal getaway for anybody who wants to relax and enjoy quiet and tranquillity at excellent value for money. We were welcomed by Ramond, and felt at ease from the start of our 3 night stay on the houseboat. It is your own choice if you want to stay on the houseboat for your entire stay, or if you would like to disembark and visit a restaurant or casino. Freedom to choose where to anchor and fish or sleep over made our stay even more enjoyable, because we were not restricted to othe ... more
Angling and staying at rondavel 1 at Cruise N Snoose
Armand Wentzel, South Africa
30 September 2009
We booked into the rondavel with the intention of angling in peaceful surroundings without being bothered by loud music, people that abuses alcohol and other anglers that cannot behave. Although some of this was found to be so I cannot say that all was to our satisfaction. Positive thoughts 1. The rondavels were clean and neat. The bedding were clean as well. 2. The island that we angled on were clean and spacious. 3. No other anglers were in the way and there was ... more
Recommended
isabel Venter, South Africa
12 May 2009
Wonderful reception, beautiful room and area!
Houseboat ~ Snooze n Cruise
Martin Jones
10 November 2008
Thank you Raymond and Mariaan for the use of your houseboat. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we will definitely recommend you to our family and friends and anyone else who is still thinking about it. We are already planning a return trip in January 2009. We would like to do this again soon.
We had a very enjoyable time.
Michele Swanepoel, South Africa
26 May 2008
This will definitely be something that we will remember for a very long time. We cannot stop talking about this experience and will definitely recommend it to others.

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Armand Wentzel, South Africa - 30 September 2009
Houseboat Kitchen
Inside Houseboat

Breakfast Area In Front Of Rondawel
Rondawel Guest
Rondawel Entertainment Area
Rondavel River View
Sunset On The River
Rondawel