There's a freedom to traveling by water that land-based journeys can't replicate - waking in a different bay each morning, adjusting plans based on wind and whim, accessing coastlines that exist beyond the reach of roads. At The Camel Collection, we curate water-based journeys that emphasise this sense of discovery, from private yacht charters through the Greek islands to river cruises along the Mekong.

What We Curate

We work with vessels where crew-to-guest ratios allow for genuine service, where itineraries flex rather than rush, and where the journey itself becomes the destination. Gulets through Turkey's Lycian coast, expedition ships to the Norwegian Arctic, converted rice barges through Kerala's backwaters - each chosen for its ability to reveal a region from its most natural vantage point.

Insider Insight

For first-time charterers, we often suggest Croatia's Dalmatian coast or the British Virgin Islands - both offer protected waters, reliable weather windows, and the kind of island-hopping that makes you understand why people become sailors.

Top 5 Water Journey Experiences

1. Les Bateaux Belmond – French Waterways
2. Rascal Voyages – Indonesian Archipelago
3. Aqua Nera – Peruvian Amazon
4. Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection – Mediterranean & Caribbean
5. Four Seasons Yacht – Global Itineraries

We also work extensively with private gulet charters along the Turkish coast, expedition vessels through Norway's fjords, and luxury catamarans and yachts throughout the Maldives, Mediterranean, Agean, Seychelles and Caribbean.

When to Go

The Mediterranean shines from May through October, Southeast Asia's rivers are best navigated from November through March, and polar expedition seasons are tightly defined - Arctic summer from June to August, Antarctic from November to March.

Set Your Course

Get in touch to design your water-based journey - where the vessel matches the voyage and every anchorage feels discovered.

Explore more journeys in our World Collection.