Intimate Ocean & Coastal Charters

Small-ship & hosted voyages

Experience the magic of traveling aboard private luxury yachts and intimate masted sailing ships. Free from the crowds of mega-liners, our small-ship departures glide into secluded Mediterranean harbors, tranquil Dalmatian coves, and pristine Central American coastal reserves.

Reserve Stateroom Explore Voyage Dates

Signature Charter

MS Aurelia · Croatia

The Boutique Difference

Why discerning travelers prefer small ships

Hidden Harbors & Coves

Anchor directly in the heart of Saint-Tropez, Portofino, Hvar, and Monemvasia where mammoth cruise ships cannot navigate.

Intimate Camaraderie

With only 36 to 300 guests on board, enjoy quiet decks, open-bridge access, and genuine camaraderie with fellow travelers.

Sommelier-Led Tastings

On hosted departures, join Jeff Coggin for daily comparative wine masterclasses highlighting the terroir of each port visited.

Confirmed Small-Ship Itineraries

Curated yacht & sail departures

Island Hopping with the Wines of Croatia

Signature Charter

June 2027

Croatia & Dalmatian Coast

Island Hopping with the Wines of Croatia

Aboard MS Aurelia (Private Luxury Yacht Charter)

We charter the private luxury yacht MS Aurelia for our signature Dalmatian Coast Island Hopping journey. Enjoy secluded cove swim stops, sunset sommelier wine tastings, and seamless VIP excursions in Dubrovnik, Split, Hvar, and Korčula.

Curated Regional Wine Tastings Onboard with Jeff & Cindy Coggin

Private Island Swim Anchors & Sunsets at Secluded Coves

UNESCO Dubrovnik Old Town & Diocletian's Palace Split Guided Tours

Private Vineyard Luncheon on the Pelješac Peninsula

Starting rate$4,290/ person

Reserve Cabin

1 Stateroom Left

May 2026

South Africa & Zimbabwe

Stars of South Africa & Big Five Safari

Aboard Zambezi Queen & Boutique Game Lodges

An extraordinary journey combining South Africa's world-famous Stellenbosch winelands, private game drives for the Big 5 in Kruger, and luxury eco-cruising along the Chobe River aboard the Zambezi Queen.

Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Private Estate Tastings & Winemaker Dinners

Big Five Private Safari Game Drives in Open 4x4 Vehicles

Chobe River Wildlife Water Safaris aboard the Zambezi Queen

Majestic Victoria Falls Sunset River Cruise & Helicopter Optional Flight

Starting rate$9,850/ person

Reserve Cabin

Yachting Gems of the French & Italian Rivieras

Featured Voyage

August 2027

France, Italy & Monaco

Yachting Gems of the French & Italian Rivieras

Aboard Windstar Luxury Yacht

Glide into glamorous Mediterranean yacht harbors inaccessible to mega-ships. Indulge in Côte d'Azur gastronomy, Provencal rosé, and coastal Italian wines with Jeff & Cindy Coggin.

Saint-Tropez & Portofino Harbor Anchors with Open Watersports Marina

Corsican Terroir, Bandol Cellar Tastings & Mediterranean Sunsets

Barcelona Pre-Cruise Cultural Experience & Tapas Walking Tour

Intimate Small-Ship Atmosphere with Only 148 to 342 Guests

Starting rate$5,490/ person

Reserve Cabin

Costa Rica Rainforest & Panama Canal Transit

Featured Voyage

January 2028

Costa Rica & Panama

Costa Rica Rainforest & Panama Canal Transit

Aboard Windstar Small Ship

Experience the ultimate engineering marvel—a daylight transit of the Panama Canal—combined with lush Costa Rican wildlife reserves, cloud forests, and tropical islands.

Full Guaranteed Daytime Transit of the Panama Canal Locks

Manuel Antonio Rainforest Guided Wildlife Safaris with Naturalists

Zodiac Landings on Uninhabited Tropical Pacific Isles

Casual Luxury Dining with Open Bridge Policy and Ocean Views

Starting rate$4,990/ person

Reserve Cabin

Treasures of the Greek Isles & Turkish Coast

1 Stateroom Left

July 2026

Greece & Turkey

Treasures of the Greek Isles & Turkish Coast

Aboard Windstar Luxury Sail Yacht

Harness the Aegean breezes on an iconic luxury masted yacht. Explore whitewashed Cycladic harbors, Santorini caldera sunsets, and the ancient ruins of Ephesus.

Iconic Sail-Away under billowing canvas sails to Vangelis music

Santorini Volcanic Vineyard Tastings & Assyrtiko Terroir Masterclass

Private After-Hours Evening Concert at Ancient Ephesus Library of Celsus

Hidden Harbors of Monemvasia, Patmos, and Bodrum

Starting rate$4,800/ person

Reserve Cabin

Have questions about small-ship sailing?

Staterooms on boutique yacht charters fill quickly due to limited inventory. Contact our concierge desk for live deck availability and hold requests.

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