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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.
Greek Isles Yacht Cruise Review (2026): The 10-pax Gemaya In The Saronic Islands
by QuirkyCruise | Apr 12, 2026 | Charter This, Charters, Coastal Feature Articles, Europe, the Mediterranean, Feature Articles, Greece and Greek Islands, Small Boat Sailing Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Watersports | 0
Greek Isles Yacht Cruise Review By Stephanie Sack A fathomless expanse of diamond-dotted obsidian...
Read MoreEuropean Waterways Canal du Midi Barge Cruise Aboard Enchanté: A Review
by Donna Heiderstadt | Oct 15, 2025 | Barge Cruise, Charter This, Charters, Cruise Line Reviews, Cycling cruises, French Rivers/Canals, Micro Cruise Liners — Expert Reviews & Articles, 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 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...
Read MoreBarge Cruise Packing Tips: An Expert Shares Her List of 13 Things To Bring
by Heidi Sarna | Jul 2, 2025 | Barge Cruise, Belgium, Charter This, Charters, Cruise Tips, England/Wales, Europe, Feature Articles, French Rivers/Canals, Heidi's Reviews, Historic Sites, Holland, How to Choose articles, Micro cruising, Packing Tips & Hacks, Sweden, Wine Cruise | 0
By Heidi Sarna. I've taken more than 125 cruises during my traveling life so far, many small-ship...
Read MoreThe 5 Best Canals in France for Barge Cruising (UPDATED 2026) — An Overview
by QuirkyCruise | May 29, 2025 | Barge Cruise, Charter This, Charters, Cruise Tips, Cycling cruises, French Rivers/Canals, Micro Cruise Liners — Expert Reviews & Articles, Theme Cruises, Wine Cruise | 0
By Stephanie Sack Updated March 2026 Stretching from the Canal du Midi in the south to the Canal...
Read MoreIsland Windjammers Review — A Week in the Caribbean on the Cozy Diamant Sailing Between the Grenadines
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...
Read MoreGalápagos Cruise Review — An Exciting Galápagos Islands Catamaran Cruise in the Land of Charles Darwin
by Alison Abbott | Jan 14, 2025 | Alison Abbott Stories, Charter This, Charters, Galapagos, South America, Wildlife | 0
Galápagos Cruise Review By Alison Abbott Swimming with sharks, snorkeling with penguins,...
Read MoreCroatia Yacht Cruise with the Small Cruise Ship Collection — An Expert Review of a Cruise in the Adriatic Between Split and Dubrovnik
by Alison Abbott | Sep 15, 2024 | Alison Abbott Stories, Charter This, Charters, Croatia/Adriatic, Europe, the Mediterranean, sailing, Sailing Feature Articles, Small Boat Sailing Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0
Croatia Yacht Cruise By Alison Abbott I must be one of the few visitors to Croatia without Game of...
Read MorePrince William Sound Alaska Cruises — 5 Beautiful Things Active Travelers Will Love About UnCruise’s New Alaska Itinerary
by John Roberts | Aug 5, 2024 | Charter This, Expedition Feature Articles, Feature Articles, Fitness cruises, Fitness Cruises, Inspiration, North America, Small Ship Coastal Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles, Small Ship Expedition Cruises — Expert Reviews & Articles | 0
Prince William Sound Alaska Cruises By John Roberts UnCruise Adventures long has been the clear...
Read MoreRoi Soleil Barge Cruise Review — “Invitation to a Voyage” on France’s Historic Canal Du Midi
by Karl Zimmermann | Jul 5, 2024 | Barge Cruise, Charter This, Charters, Europe, French Rivers/Canals, Karl Zimmermann Reviews | 2
Roi Soleil Barge Cruise Review By Karl Zimmermann “Luxe, calme et volupté” is the refrain in a...
Read MoreMythology Comes Alive on an Island Windjammers Greek Isles Cruise
by Alison Abbott | Jun 17, 2024 | Alison Abbott Stories, Charter This, Europe, the Mediterranean, Greece and Greek Islands | 0
Island Windjammers Greek Isles Cruise By Alison Abbott My first introduction to Greece took place...
Read MoreSail The Nile READER REVIEW Of The 14-pax Dahabyia Minja By Sigrid Kolle From Germany
by QuirkyCruise | Mar 5, 2024 | Charter This, Feature Articles, Heritage Ships, Historic Sites, Inspiration, Reader Reviews | 0
Sail the Nile Review Reviewer Sigrid Kolle from Germany. Cruise Line Sail the Nile. Ship...
Read More17 Of The Best French Barge Cruises You Should Know About
by Heidi Sarna | Mar 5, 2024 | Europe, Barge Cruise, Charter This, Cruise Tips, Cycling cruises, French Rivers/Canals, Wine Cruise | 4
Best French Barge Cruises By Heidi Sarna Updated January 2026 I've enjoyed small-ship cruises of...
Read MoreYou’ll Love Private Croatia Yacht Charters from Goolets — Save 5% Off Full Charters With Code QUIRKYGOOLETS23
by Heidi Sarna | Nov 20, 2023 | Charter This, Croatia/Adriatic, Europe, the Mediterranean | 0
Private Croatia Yacht Charters from Goolets By Heidi Sarna A private yacht charter in Croatia is a...
Read MoreSailo Yacht Charters — Called the Airbnb of Boat & Yacht Charters
by Heidi Sarna | Aug 19, 2023 | Charter This, Charters, Cruise Tips | 0
Sailo Yacht Charters By Heidi Sarna I had an e-chat with Sailo.com Founder & CEO Magda Marcu and...
Read More7 Reasons These Travelers LOVED Their Grand Victoria Barge Cruise Charter (UPDATED 2026)
by Heidi Sarna | Jan 12, 2023 | Feature Articles, Barge Cruise, Charter This, Europe, the Mediterranean, France, Micro cruising, Reader Reviews, Wine Cruise | 0
Grand Victoria Barge Cruise Charter By Heidi Sarna Updated April 2026 We love when travelers want...
Read More3 Interesting Small Scottish Ships from St Hilda Sea Adventures
by QuirkyCruise | Jan 11, 2023 | Charter This, Europe, Heritage Ships, Scotland | 0
sponsored 3 Small Scottish Ships Looking for a vacation with some personality? St Hilda Sea...
Read MoreA Review of a Croatian Coastal Cruise in a Small Private Yacht
by QuirkyCruise | Jan 10, 2023 | Charter This, Coastal Feature Articles, Croatia/Adriatic, Europe, the Mediterranean | 0
Croatian Coastal Cruise Review By Susan R. Pollack Updated March 2025 After being cooped up in the...
Read MoreLuciole French Canal Barge Cruise Review — An Excellent Holiday on a Private Barge Charter
by Heidi Sarna | Nov 3, 2022 | My Favorite Story: Heidi, Barge Cruise, Charter This, Feature Articles, French Rivers/Canals, Heritage Ships, Inspiration, Micro cruising | 0
My Luciole French Canal Barge Cruise Review I Love Luciole! By Heidi Sarna Updated January 2026...
Read MoreHotel Barge Cruise Holiday in France — A Fabulous 50th Bday Celebration
by QuirkyCruise | Nov 1, 2022 | Barge Cruise, Charter This, Cruise Tips, French Rivers/Canals | 0
Hotel Barge Cruise on Luciole By Georgiana Verdonk-Sim When my best friend Heidi Sarna, co-founder...
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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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