Over the past 20 years or so, the houseboating industry has been focused on offering larger and larger boats for big groups of friends and families.  This has proven to be a very successful business model, something that Dakota Columbia has been pleased to offer since 1996.  However, not all houseboaters are interested in a vacation in the midst of a bustling crowd of relatives and acquaintances. 

Dakota Columbia decided to re-visit and re-design a part of houseboatings' heritage.  The Explorer Class was developed to offer the joy of houseboating on Lake Roosevelt to smaller groups or a single family.  No longer do you need to gather a dozen friends or family members to afford a houseboat vacation! The Explorer Class offers all of the comfort and luxury of our Galaxy and Nova Class at a fraction of the cost.  So, if you're looking for an intimate vacation with your family or close friends, we invite you to reserve a trip this summer aboard Dakota Columbia's newest houseboats: the Explorer Class.