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PRESS KIT: COMPANY BACKGROUNDER Seven Crown Resorts is one of the nation's three largest houseboat vacation rental companies, with resort locations on four spectacular waterways in California, Arizona and Nevada. The Seven Crown fleet includes six models of houseboats that sleep from six to 13, outfitted with an array of amenities and features. Seven Crown also rents ski boats, patio boats, fishing boats, and personal watercraft, and offers lodging, boat repair shops, moorage, RV parking and more. Full kitchens, penthouse sleeping areas, spiral staircases, wet bars, sun decks and barbecues come in a variety of configurations within Seven Crown’s fleet. The houseboats, powered by outboard or inboard/outboard motors, are highly navigable; no previous experience is necessary, and first-time captain candidates earn their stripes following a short pre-cruise orientation. Seven Crown’s destination waterways include California’s Lake Shasta and the California Delta, Arizona’s Lake Mohave and Nevada’s Lake Mead. Each is unique; each has signature attractions, scenery and settings. Lake Shasta is formed by four rivers - the Sacramento, McCloud, Squaw and Pit. Their inflow, contained by Shasta Dam, creates a many-armed lake with hundreds of coves and byways as the waters follow the contours of the surrounding mountains. In shoreline miles, Lake Shasta is by far the largest lake in California. The snow-capped visage of Mt. Shasta and towering evergreens create a grand backdrop for houseboating. The California Delta is a vital network of rivers, tributaries and channels that creates more than 1,000 miles of navigable waterways. The three major rivers feeding the Delta are the San Joaquin, Sacramento and Mokelumne. California history lines the banks of the Delta; the area is also renowned for its water skiing. Lake Mead's 550 miles of shoreline is edged by a variety of terrain, ranging from sandy sloping beaches to unique multi-hued rock formations and sheer cliffs. The waters are ideal for all water sports, from sailing to fishing. And the excitement of Las Vegas nightlife is less than 90 minutes away from Echo Bay Resort. To the south, straddling the Nevada-Arizona border, Lake Mohave is a year-round vacation destination. The terrain surrounding the lake varies from sheer cliffs of multicolored rocks to sandy beaches and secluded coves. Also noted for its water sports - swimming, skiing, scuba diving, boating and fishing - Lake Mohave offers cultural attractions as well. Ancient Indian petroglyphs and other historical phenomena will lure houseboaters into the lake’s surrounding mountains. By nightfall, the casinos of nearby Laughlin provide pleasures of an entirely different kind. Aboard a Seven Crown vessel, these classic settings are explored in a spirit of adventure and relaxation known only to those who experience them on a houseboat vacation. It’s about the freedom of going anywhere you want, to stop anytime for a swim or to cast a line in blue water, to float under a cloudless sky, to nap, to refresh. With camping enjoying a nationwide boom in popularity, prime campgrounds are fully booked, especially in the spring, summer and fall. More and more travelers are discovering that a houseboat vacation is a great alternative to camping. Trading campground dust, smoke and noise for a full kitchen, lakefront bedroom and bath, and off-the-deck access to some of the West’s most cherished waterways makes perfect sense. Typical Seven Crown houseboat vacations average two to six nights, but guests are welcome to schedule longer trips. Many Seven Crown guests take advantage of discounted hourly, daily or weekly rental of Seven Crown’s selection of ski, patio and fishing boats and personal watercraft. Seven Crown also owns and operates resort lodges at Lake Shasta, Lake Mohave and Lake Mead. For reservations or more information on Seven Crown Resorts, visit www.SevenCrown.com or call toll-free, (800) 752-9669. |
