Our Story
Life on the Water,
Redefined
CabinPick was born from a simple idea: the Netherlands has more than 6,000 kilometres of navigable waterways, thousands of historic vessels, and a deep maritime heritage. Why not open that world to everyone?
Our Mission
"A 24/7 platform for life on the water."
We connect maritime hosts -- owners of houseboats, historic sailing ships, luxury yachts, and floating cabins -- with travellers looking for something beyond the ordinary hotel room. Every stay on CabinPick is an experience: the gentle rocking of the hull, harbour lights reflecting on the water, mornings with nothing but open sky.
But CabinPick is more than a booking engine. Our AI concierge is available around the clock to recommend the perfect vessel, answer questions about amenities, and help with modifications. Our platform handles secure payments, guest reviews, and host dashboards -- so hosts can focus on hospitality, and guests can focus on the experience.
6,000+ km of waterways
The Netherlands, your harbour
What We Stand For
Four pillars that define the CabinPick experience
Maritime Expertise
Every listing is vetted for safety and quality. We know boats, and we know what makes a great stay on the water.
AI-Powered Concierge
Our 24/7 AI concierge helps you find the perfect stay, answer questions, and handle booking modifications in real time.
Trusted Hosts
Every host applies through our partner programme and is reviewed before their first listing goes live.
Secure Payments
Stripe-powered payments with escrow protection. Your money is released to the host only after confirmed check-in.
How It Works
Simple steps for guests and hosts alike
For Guests
Search
Browse maritime stays by location, vessel type, dates, and number of guests. Use filters or ask the AI concierge for personalised recommendations.
Book
Select your dates, choose optional extras like breakfast or sailing lessons, and confirm your booking with secure Stripe payment.
Pay
Pay securely online. Gift cards, full payments, and split payments are all supported. Your funds are held in escrow until check-in.
Stay
Step aboard and enjoy. Your host welcomes you, and our AI concierge is available 24/7 for questions about the vessel or local area.
Review
After your stay, share your experience. Your review helps future guests and rewards great hosts on the platform.
For Hosts
Apply
Submit your partner application with vessel details, photos, and your hosting experience. Our team reviews every application.
List
Once approved, create your listing with photos, pricing, amenities, and availability calendar. Set your own house rules.
Accept
Review incoming booking requests. Accept or decline based on your availability. Manage everything from your host dashboard.
Earn
Receive payouts directly to your bank account after each completed stay. Track your earnings, reviews, and occupancy rate.
Company Information
Our Technology
CabinPick is built on the Odin Labs AI Framework, an organisational brain that ensures every interaction -- from booking to review -- is governed, auditable, and context-aware.
Our AI concierge uses advanced language models to understand natural language queries, recommend stays based on preferences, and provide instant answers about listings, amenities, and local attractions.
Payments are processed securely through Stripe, and all guest communications are handled via Resend for reliable email delivery.
Ready to Start?
Whether you are looking for a weekend on a houseboat or want to list your vessel as a host, CabinPick is where maritime meets hospitality.