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Private charters of canal and river boats, yachts, and small coastal cruisers are a great way to travel with your family and friends in your very own travel bubble!

Charter Options & Inspiration

The ultimate way to travel without the crowds, these lines below are especially ideal opportunities for private full-boat charters. The charter opportunities range from luxury canal barges to sporty yachts, classic river boats and mini coastal cruisers.

These charters are ideal for intimate friend and family groups to travel together in their own private water-going conveyance — for peace of mind and flexibility in itinerary planning.

Behind the Scenes on the Grand Victoria French Bar...

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Plugged In — The Ultimate Guide to Cruise Ship Adapters, Chargers and Converters

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Panama & Costa Rica Cruise with Star Clippers — 5 Reasons to Choose This Itinerary

by Heidi Sarna | Apr 27, 2025 | Heidi's Reviews, Central America, Costa Rica, Feature Articles, Panama, sailing, Sailing Feature Articles, Wildlife | 2

By Heidi Sarna With the handsome 166-passenger Star Clipper anchored off in the distance, as if...

Magdalena River Cruises — AmaWaterways Now Sailing Colombia’s Main River

by Anne Kalosh | Apr 24, 2025 | Anne Kalosh Reviews, NEWS, River Feature Articles | 0

By Anne Kalosh AmaWaterways has just introduced AmaMagdalena, the first luxury vessel to sail...

Sea Cloud vs Star Clippers — The Similarities and Differences

by John Roberts | Apr 22, 2025 | John Roberts Reviews | 0

By John Roberts, with Peter Knego and Heidi Sarna I have cruised with Sea Cloud Cruises twice now....

5 Reasons to Choose a Sea Cloud Spirit Cruise for Your Next Holiday — A Review

by John Roberts | Apr 22, 2025 | Feature Articles, John Roberts Reviews, sailing, Sailing Feature Articles | 0

By John Roberts Sea Cloud Cruises placed its newest windjammer, Sea Cloud Spirit, in San Juan,...

12 Top Mississippi River Cruises Offered by American Cruise Lines

by Jackie Sheckler Finch | Apr 9, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Reviews, Coastal Feature Articles, Excursions, River Feature Articles | 0

By Jackie Sheckler Finch Cruising the mighty Mississippi and its tributaries has been my pleasure...

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by QuirkyCruise | Apr 5, 2025 | Charters, American and Canadian Waterways, Coastal Feature Articles, North America | 0

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Private Nile River Cruise Package — Combining Cairo, a Nile River Cruise & Touring in Jordan

by QuirkyCruise | Apr 2, 2025 | Charters, Cruise Tips, Historic Sites, Inspiration, River Feature Articles | 0

By Jerrol Golden Let’s go! That’s what our guide, Fadi, says when it’s time to move on to the next...

Mutiara Laut Cruise Review of a Raja Ampat Adventure — a READER REVIEW by Aliza Knox

by QuirkyCruise | Apr 2, 2025 | Reader Reviews, Coastal Feature Articles, River Feature Articles | 0

Reviewer Aliza Knox from Singapore & Sydney. Cruise Line Mutiara Laut. Ship A classic...

Cycling & Europe River Cruising — A Great Combo

by QuirkyCruise | Mar 22, 2025 | Cycling cruises, Essays, Europe, Feature Articles, Fitness, Fitness cruises, Fitness Cruises | 0

Cycling & Europe River Cruising By Ralph Grizzle I am not your typical river cruiser. While no...

American Cruise Lines’s American Revolution Cruise Review by QuirkyCruise Reader Deb D

by QuirkyCruise | Mar 14, 2025 | Reader Reviews, Coastal Feature Articles, River Feature Articles | 0

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Ocean Endeavor Antarctica Review — A Reader Shares Details About Her 10-Night Expedition

by QuirkyCruise | Mar 13, 2025 | Antarctica, Reader Reviews | 0

Ocean Endeavor Antarctica Review Reviewer Uma Veras from USA. Cruise Line Intrepid Travel. Ship...

Island Windjammers Packing Tips & Cruise Insights

by QuirkyCruise | Mar 2, 2025 | Sailing Feature Articles, How to Choose articles, Micro cruising, Packing Tips & Hacks | 2

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Small Ship Norwegian Fjords Cruises — 7 Cruise Lines to Consider

by Theodore Scull | Feb 23, 2025 | Norway, Europe, Jackie Sheckler Reviews, Small Ship Coastal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0

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Celebrity River Boats — Plans Announced for 10 New 180-pax River Vessels from Celebrity River Cruises

by Anne Kalosh | Feb 13, 2025 | Anne Kalosh Reviews, NEWS | 0

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Planning Your Own Shore Excursions — Why It’s A Great Idea

by Judi Cuervo | Feb 9, 2025 | Top 10s, Cruise Tips, Excursions, Heidi's Reviews, How to Choose articles, Judi CUERVO Stories, Other topics | 1

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by QuirkyCruise | Feb 4, 2025 | Reader Reviews, sailing, Scuba & Snorkeling | 0

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Ponant and Aqua Expeditions Join Forces — Ponant Explorations Group Acquires Aqua Expeditions

by Anne Kalosh | Jan 20, 2025 | Anne Kalosh Reviews, NEWS | 0

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by QuirkyCruise | Jan 19, 2025 | Caribbean Islands, Charter This, Charters, Feature Articles, sailing, Sailing Feature Articles, Scuba & Snorkeling | 2

Island Windjammers Review By Amy Fried Standing barefoot on the teak deck of the Diamant, with...

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HEIDI SARNA

I'm up to 78 countries and 110+ cruises worldwide, and it's the small ship journeys that I love writing about most. And so QuirkyCruise.com was born, an excellent research tool for planning your own unforgettable small ship trip.

THEODORE W. SCULL

I have traveled between all continents by sea and cruised along three dozen rivers. Ships and travel are in my blood, and so is writing. My journeys have translated into many books and many hundreds of articles.

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