Charter Destinations That Demand Skill and Deliver Solitude
March 23, 2026
These locations let you leave the crowds behind, but require solid boating skills and an adventurous spirit to reach them.
These locations let you leave the crowds behind, but require solid boating skills and an adventurous spirit to reach them.
An experienced cruising couple share their favorite out-of-the-way stops along the ICW.
Whether it’s exploring history, adventure cruising or barhopping, there’s a bareboat charter that’s perfect for any mission
After running the Great Loop with her husband and two children, Alison Major was inspired to help others do it too.
A Midwestern couple with an empty nest finds the perfect cruising boat, a Chris-Craft 35 Commander, for cruising the Great Lakes
Autumn is the best time to cruise around Manhattan and up the Hudson River
A couple’s 2,900-mile cruise on a Grand Banks 47 had servings of fine food on the side.
These avid sailors say cruising together builds a better family bond.
On a trip Patagonia, the author found the best views not by on hiking trails, but from the deck of a boat.
Before water skiing, aquaplanes skimmed across lakes and bays nationwide, launching one of America’s earliest boating crazes.
With the boating season in full swing, our editors make the case for visiting their local waters.
With Chris DiMillo at the helm of Hunt Yachts, this classic brand is good hands.
Willard Bond used bold color to emphasize the power and energy of a yacht race.
It’s the smallest model in Viking’s convertible fleet, but it punches well above its weight.
The Antares 12 Coupe boasts three cabins for extended cruising capability
To catch more striped bass, fish live bait, work the structure, and wait for dark, because your best catches may be after sunset.
Meet the Revolutionary War-era whaleboat that helped the Culper Spy Ring outwit the British on Long Island Sound.
With thoughtful design and attention to detail, Scout’s 288 Dorado raises the bar for what a dayboat can be.
New rules reverse last year’s rate hikes, but economic fallout won’t be easily undone.
