WORLDWIDE · PRIVATE RIVER CHARTERS
Chartering means the boat, the skipper and the hours are yours, and the figure quoted is for the party rather than the person. The 12 below show the boat price and the headcount it covers.
See Paris from a small private boat with Artur’s family team, including guides such as Robert, Rado, and Patricia. In 90 minutes, you’ll pass the Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, Pont Alexandre III, Louvre, Pont Neuf, and Notre Dame. Bring your own food and drinks, or enjoy the welcoming extras sometimes provided on board.
“Had a great time! Well worth the money and would absolutely come back and do it again.”
Spend about two hours on a private yacht between Europe and Asia, passing Ottoman palaces, fortresses, bridges, villas, and mosques. Your guide explains the sights while you enjoy tea, coffee, mint lemonade, fruit, cookies, and baklava. Staff names associated with the cruise include Nur, Betül, Erol, Erik, Edmun, and Erbem.
Set out from Ânima Durius in Pinhão for a private Douro River cruise with guides such as Barbara and Paulo. See vineyard terraces and stone walls from the water, relax in a glassed-in lounge or on deck, and enjoy a glass of Port wine. Choose a one to four-hour outing, with commentary in English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
“Easy to find with google maps. The boat ride was lovely and seeing all the other boats we passed and how crowded they were made this feel like a great deal for the money”
Spend two hours on a private yacht between Europe and Asia, passing Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, and the Maiden’s Tower. Your group gets fresh fruit, cookies, baklava, lemonade, tea, coffee, and water. Staff members including Elena and Nour have received praise for warm, attentive service.
“We enjoyed our private cruise on the Bosporus with a guide. It was a 2 hour cruise that included drinks and snacks. The guide was knowledgeable about the points of interest and history, along the cruise . I would definitely recommend this cruise.”
Spend one hour on a small private boat along Venice’s Grand Canal, Giudecca Canal, and quieter waterways. A local guide, sometimes including Gianni, explains the city’s palaces, Moorish details, bridges, and maritime past in Italian, English, French, German, or Spanish. Expect up to eight passengers, limited outdoor space, and a step down into the boat.
“This boat ride was really interesting. We took it on our first day in Venice. I originally planned it for our last Ana I’m so glad I changed it. It gave us a nice sense of the city and good ideas for how to spend the rest of our time.”
Join Nadia and Paulo for a private two-hour cruise from Marina da Afurada along Porto’s Douro River. See Porto, Gaia, Ribeira, six landmark bridges, and the river mouth at Foz, with local snacks, drinks, blankets, and friendly English commentary.
“Nadia and Paol gave us the very best experience ever!! The boat was adorable and very comfortable. After a wonderful ride and description of the city and it's history, Nadia served us beverages and delicious snacks. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset and Paol piloted us around the river with great expertise. We never wanted the boat ride to end❤️”
Take a private three-hour boat ride from Can Tho with a local boatman such as Thuy or Mang. Glide from the city riverfront through quieter canals, passing stilt homes, gardens, fishermen, and children heading to school. There is no tour guide or shopping stop. Choose sunrise or sunset, and expect a calm, personal outing with possible fruit, water, and simple local gestures.
“It was truly an amazing tour. We had wonderful, unforgettable moments. Our guide didn’t speak English, but he was able to explain the area with videos and a few words. He was very kind and a really good person. Thank you so much.”
Join Susana and Sérgio at Marina do Freixo for a two-hour private cruise from Porto to the Douro estuary and back. You’ll pass beneath six bridges, pause for photos, watch the sunset near the Atlantic, and return to Porto’s evening lights with wine, Port, snacks, and nonalcoholic drinks.
“Susana and Sergio were lovely! Susana was knowledgeable about the various buildings we sailed by and was very patient with my thousand questions :) Sergio has custom-built several accessories on the boat to make the ride more comfortable - a drink holder, a charcuterie tray, etc. They even changed their usual charcuterie menu to account for my food allergies. We highly recommend them!”
Cruise Bacalar Lagoon on a private, shaded pontoon with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. You’ll visit the Pirate Canal, cenotes, Bird Island, and quiet swimming spots, with fruit, drinks, water, and three beers per person included. Captains José and Carlos have earned praise for friendly service and lagoon stories.
“Super expérience, malgré le moteur de notre bateau défectueux. Notre guide était super gentil et le tour était finalement très intéressant. Je recommande vivement cette excursion.”
Spend about two hours aboard a luxury yacht on the Douro, starting at Marina da Afurada at 7:00 pm. Sip local port, enjoy Portuguese gourmet snacks, and hear about Porto sights including Ribeira, the Luís I Bridge, Serra do Pilar, and Foz. The activity is listed as private, though you should confirm whether the boat is exclusive to your group.
“Was a fun night, four of us with only another two people in the boat, so lots of room. The boat was beautiful, very high-end experience and the offerings were lovely. The staff was Warm, welcoming and accommodating, it was a beautiful evening. We missed the sunset, by Read more”
Set out from Pontoon C at Douro Marina with Miguel, Guillermo, or Miguel’s father for a private two-hour cruise along Porto and Gaia. You’ll pass the Port wine cellars, Ribeira, six major bridges, and the Douro estuary nature reserve, with a welcome drink and live guiding in English or Portuguese.
“We had such a lovely experience with Miguel and Guillermo. Miguel was very knowledgeable and allowed us to experience the river at our own pace. Very relaxing and if we were staying in Porto longer, we would absolutely book again. We are so glad that we booked a more private experience rather than a larger boat crowded with people.”
You’ll travel by Jaguar or V-Class van from Porto, Douro, or Peso da Régua to Pinhão and the Douro Valley. Enjoy a private one-hour river cruise with Port or sparkling wine, a premium winery tasting, and a 105-minute lunch with wine pairing at a restaurant overlooking the valley.
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