Living on a boat sounds romantic, but there are plenty of things people don’t tell you first. Here are 10 surprising truths about boat life from our experience living aboard a sailboat.

A full tour inside our liveaboard sailboat, including the cockpit, galley, cabins and the cosy spaces that make boat life work — plus Luna the boat cat’s favourite spots on board.

Thinking about living on a boat with a cat? This guide shares the exact gear we use with Luna — including her backpack, harness, litter setup, favourite toys, treats, and the grooming brush she’s obsessed with.