Lake Powell: free final fueling on discounted houseboats

Looking for a relaxing getaway with a large group? If you’d like something leisurely, where you’ll be given all the clearance you need to do little but swim, sunbathe, relax and maybe even shop, then a houseboat may be your answer. On Lake Powell — houseboat central on the border of Utah and Arizona — you can find some deals this fall. And a bonus: Water levels are higher than they have been in ages, opening up Castle Rock Cut, a passage that cuts 12 miles of lake travel.

Deal: Through Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, rent a houseboat for five days or more, and receive your final fueling for free. Big deal, you might be thinking — a free tank of gas? Yes, but these houseboats are gas-ravenous. For instance, the 46-foot houseboat Expedition (which sleeps six) holds 110 gallons of gas, so figuring $5.50 per gallon, that means a fueling charge of $605. As with a rental car, you have to refill the tank before you return the houseboat. For larger boats, the final-fuel charge can be as much as $1,000, which under this deal would be waived.

In addition, you’ll get 10% to 20% off peak-season prices, depending on the boat you choose. Have a look at the site for price-comparison charts, but here are a couple of samples: For the 54-foot Adventurer, which sleeps 12, the discounted rate is $3,725 for five days. For the 46-foot Voyager, which sleeps eight, the rate would be $2,660 for five days. These prices are pre-tax.

When: Valid for reservations made by Aug. 15, for travel between Aug. 15 and Dec. 31, 2008. [Updated: Since publication, this offer has been extended: reservations can now be made through Dec. 31, 2008.]

Contact: Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, (888) 896-3829.

— Susan Derby, Special to the Los Angeles Times

[Photo: LakePowell.com]

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