Living on a Boat: Courses for Life Aboard
Learn How to Actually Live on a Boat
Step-by-step courses that help you go from overwhelmed to confident—taught by real cruisers who’ve been there.
Learn what it actually takes to live on a boat—provisioning, tiny fridges, smart storage, hurricane prep, boat dogs, budgets, and more. No fluff. Just practical guidance from people who’ve lived it.
What You Won’t Learn Anywhere Else
Most courses teach boat handling or navigation.
We teach how to live on a boat.
From provisioning and storage to hurricane prep, cruising with a dog, and making the most of a tiny fridge—we give you the practical, confidence-building skills to handle daily life aboard.
Pick the topic you need most—or get instant access to everything with the All-Access Pass.
8,200+ boaters have taken our courses. Here’s what they say:
One Pass. Every Course. Lifetime Access.
Make the transition to living on a boat simple:
✔ All 9 courses—at a big discount
✔ FREE access to all future courses
✔ Start learning immediately
✔ Trusted by thousands of cruisers
Just $199 (a $421 value if purchased separately)
Get clear, step-by-step guidance to make your move aboard easier, less overwhelming, and a lot more doable.
Plan better, shop smarter, and store food confidently—with practical systems made for real cruising life.
$49.00
Make boat life safe and happy for your dog—with practical strategies tested by real cruisers.
$29.00
No matter how small your budget, you can cruise! Discover the key decisions that will impact your costs.
$59.00
Be truly ready for hurricane season with a clear plan that protects your boat and gives you peace of mind.
$49.00
Simplify planning your Bahamas trip with step-by-step instructions and up-to-date information.
“Exactly what we needed to feel confident moving aboard.”
Why Choose Our Courses?
✔ Practical and Proven
No fluff, no filler—just clear steps that work for real cruisers.
✔ Learn Without Overwhelm
Breaks down big topics into easy-to-follow lessons you can actually absorb.
✔ Fits Your Life
No schedule, no deadlines. Learn when it works for you.
✔ Instant Lifetime Access
Start today. Come back anytime. Includes all future updates, free.
✔ Incredible Value
All the insight of seminars or coaching—at a fraction of the cost.
Made by experienced cruisers, these courses are like having a trusted friend show you the ropes—so you can move forward with confidence.
Trusted by over 8,200 cruisers (and counting)
“These courses broke everything down into steps I could actually follow.”
How It Works
✔ Pick Your Course or the All Access Pass
Choose the topic you need—or get all 9 courses in one discounted bundle.
✔ Start Learning Right Away
Log in immediately from your order confirmation screen or email.
✔ Go at Your Own Pace
No schedules, no deadlines. Come back anytime, from anywhere.
Get Every Course—Now and in the Future
The All Access Pass – just $199
(Individual courses total $421)
✔ Includes all 9 of our current courses
✔ FREE lifetime access to every future course
✔ Learn at your own pace, forever
✔ One-time payment—no subscription
“Worth every penny—wish we’d found it sooner.”
Where You've Seen Us
Meet The Course Instructors
At The Boat Galley, we teach the real-life skills that make living on a boat not just possible—but enjoyable.
We’ve spent years cruising full-time and know the challenges new cruisers face. That’s why we’ve created practical, proven courses that go beyond theory—covering everything from provisioning and storage to budgeting, pets aboard, VHF, and more.
We’ve taught at seminars, yacht clubs, and Cruiser’s University—but our biggest goal is to help you skip the frustrating trial-and-error and feel confident faster.
These courses are the kind of help we wish we’d had starting out—and now we’re passing it on to you.
- Founder of The Boat Galley
- 17 years liveaboard cruiser
- US, Mexico, Bahamas, Central America, Virgin Islands, Turkey
- Cruisers University instructor
- VHF pro and frugal cruiser
- Cruiser and delivery captain
- US East Coast, Bahamas, Haiti, and Caribbean
- Cruisers University instructor
- Provisioning guru; podcaster
- On & off living aboard since 1992
- Atlantic crossing; US, Caribbean, and Bahamas
- Cruiser's University instructor
- Creator of Cruising With Your Dog
- 7 years cruising with Honey
- US East Coast and ICW
- Part of the Go Pet Friendly team
- 15+ years writing about dogs
Curious about our story and what drives us? Learn more about us here.