You can live on a boat in a marina in the UK, but it’s not necessarily easy to acquire the necessary permissions. According to Shelter, “very few permanent residential moorings for boats are available.” Because of this, some people who live on houseboats are “continuous cruisers.”
This is a lifestyle where individuals or families live on narrowboats, houseboats, or other floating homes, and have to continuously navigate the waterways – typically canals and rivers – without staying in one place for an extended period.
Normally, people without “permanent mooring” status are only allowed to dock at a particular location for 14 days before having to move elsewhere. This can make it difficult to feel settled and organise your day-to-day life.