Charter Offers
Check out these private-charter offers our partners are extending to QuirkyCruise.com readers. Mention the QuirkyCruise offer code associated with each offer below when booking to enjoy discounts on full-charter fares and appealing perks, from complimentary fine wine to free logo merchandise.
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.
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by Anne Kalosh | Jan 17, 2026 | NEWS, Anne Kalosh Reviews, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0
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by Heidi Sarna | Jan 17, 2026 | Europe, Portugal, River Feature Articles, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Wine Cruise | 0
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by Peter Knego | Jan 14, 2026 | Feature Articles, American and Canadian Waterways, Coastal Feature Articles, Excursions, Expedition Feature Articles, North America, Peter Knego Reviews, Small Ship Coastal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Small Ship Expedition Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Wildlife | 0
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Read MoreC’est La Vie Barge Cruise Review (2026): Luxury Canal Cruising Through France’s Champagne Region
by QuirkyCruise | Jan 2, 2026 | Barge Cruise, Charters, Cycling cruises, Europe, French Rivers/Canals | 0
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Read MoreTauck Rhine River Cruise Review (2026) — Why Choose Tauck Over the Competition?
by Sandra and John Nowlan | Dec 27, 2025 | Feature Articles, Europe, Germany, Italy, John & Sandra Nowlan Stories, River Feature Articles, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Switzerland | 0
Tauck Rhine River Cruise Review — Beyond the Ordinary By John and Sandra Nowlan (Photo above: John...
Read MoreBella Desgagnés Cargo Passenger Cruise Review (2026) — Exploring the Gulf of St. Lawrence
by QuirkyCruise | Dec 21, 2025 | American and Canadian Waterways, Coastal Feature Articles, North America, Passenger Freighters, Small Ship Coastal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Small Ship Oceangoing Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0
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Read MoreSmall Group Cruises & Tours with The Traveling Professor (2026) — A Smart Choice!
by QuirkyCruise | Dec 17, 2025 | Feature Articles, Amazon Basin, Charters, Croatia/Adriatic, Europe, Excursions, Group Tours, Historic Sites, Iceland, Ireland/Northern Ireland, Italy, Norway, Peru, River Feature Articles, Sailing Feature Articles, Scotland, Solo Cruising, South America, Sweden | 2
The Traveling Professor By Heidi Sarna I recently had a chat with Steve Solosky of The Traveling...
Read MoreSukapha Brahmaputra River Cruise Review: Exploring Assam, India by River Boat
by QuirkyCruise | Nov 27, 2025 | Feature Articles, Historic Sites, India, India Rivers, Wildlife | 0
Sukapha Brahmaputra River Cruise Review By Anita Nirody When I, along with my husband and a few...
Read MoreMarne Canal Barge Cruise Review: The Colors of Champagne Aboard Kir Royale
by QuirkyCruise | Nov 12, 2025 | Ben Lyons Reviews, Barge Cruise, French Rivers/Canals, River Feature Articles, Small Ship Cruise Lines, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Wine Cruise | 0
Marne Canal Barge Cruise Review By Kathryn Harrison Sunday – Arrival in the Rain The rain began...
Read MoreIsland Windjammers Lyra Review from Toni Coleman — READER REVIEW of a Greek Isles Cruise
by QuirkyCruise | Nov 5, 2025 | Reader Reviews, Greece and Greek Islands, sailing | 2
Island Windjammers Lyra Review Reviewer Toni Coleman from the US. Cruise Line Island Windjammers....
Read MoreMaple Leaf Adventures British Columbia Cruise: A Review of the MV Swell Exploring Kitlope and the Great Bear Rainforest
by Robin McKelvie | Nov 2, 2025 | Robin McKelvie Reviews, American and Canadian Waterways, Coastal America, Coastal Feature Articles, Heritage Ships, Inspiration, North America, Small Ship Coastal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Wildlife | 0
Maple Leaf Adventures British Columbia Cruise Review By Robin McKelvie As the tender boat (a RIB,...
Read MoreMississippi Music Cities Cruise Review: American Splendor from Memphis to Nashville With American Cruise Lines
by Jackie Sheckler Finch | Oct 29, 2025 | Feature Articles, American and Canadian Waterways, Cruise Line Reviews, Historic Sites, Jackie Sheckler Reviews, Looking Back, River Feature Articles, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0
Mississippi River Music Cities Cruise Review By Jackie Sheckler Finch From the birthplace of the...
Read MoreEuropean Waterways Canal du Midi Barge Cruise Aboard Enchanté: A Review
by QuirkyCruise | Oct 15, 2025 | Barge Cruise, Charter This, Charters, Cruise Line Reviews, Cycling cruises, French Rivers/Canals, River Feature Articles, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0
Canal du Midi Barge Cruise Review By Donna Heiderstadt The first time my friend Suzanne and I...
Read MoreAmerican Cruise Lines 2026 Great Lakes Cruises Announced, Plus New U.S. River Itineraries
by Anne Kalosh | Oct 1, 2025 | Feature Articles, American and Canadian Waterways, Anne Kalosh Reviews, New Ships, North America | 0
American Cruise Lines 2026 Great Lakes Cruises & More By Anne Kalosh With its fast-growing fleet...
Read MoreCruising India’s Hooghly River Aboard Raj Mahal — An Expert Review of a Fascinating Quirky Cruise
by Heidi Sarna | Sep 25, 2025 | Feature Articles, Heidi's Reviews, Historic Sites, India, India Rivers, My Favorite Story: Heidi, River Feature Articles, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0
Hooghly River Cruise Review By Heidi Sarna I recently spent a fascinating week on a Hooghly River...
Read MoreMagna Carta Barge — READER REVIEW of a Thames River Cruise
by QuirkyCruise | Sep 25, 2025 | Reader Reviews, Barge Cruise | 0
Magna Carta Barge Review Reviewer Deb Driscoll from the US. Cruise Line Magna Carta. (Sold through...
Read MoreCroisiEurope Christmas Markets Cruises — Quirky Options & Classics Too
by QuirkyCruise | Sep 22, 2025 | Theme Cruises, Europe, River Feature Articles | 0
sponsored CroisiEurope Christmas Markets Cruises Christmas cruise itineraries are filled with the...
Read MoreMagna Carta Thames River Cruise Review (2025) — 6 Nights Of History & Charm
by Heidi Sarna | Sep 20, 2025 | Charter This, Barge Cruise, Charters, England/Wales, Europe, River Feature Articles, Small Ship River & Canal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0
Magna Carta Thames River Cruise Review By Heidi Sarna Walking off the 8-passenger hotel barge...
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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. SCULLI 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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