Watercraft specifically used on rivers rather than open water such as oceans or seas; often have a specific function; not used for sport or recreation.
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Overview (map) of Russian long-distance river regular passenger ships in regions too remote for roads or railways
It appears many of the big Russian rivers have passenger ships going along the river, in areas where roads and railways do not reach. What I have found so far:
On the Yenisey river via PassazhirRechTrans, such as from Красноярск to Дудинка
On the…
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London to Oxford by boat
Is it possible to take a river cruise from London to Oxford? Or better how far up the Thames can one reach on a commercial cruiser?
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Raft trip down a river
As many of you may already have figured it out from simply reading the title, the inspiration to undertake a raft trip came to me when I first read Huckleberry Finn many years ago. I am a young adult now, but the idea still fascinates me and I very…
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Identify location (and painter) of old painting
I have received this painting from my grandma recently. However, she is unable to identify the location of this painting. Additionally, I am unsure about the name of the painter (lower right corner). I think I know what it is, but I will not add it…
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Boats from Manaus, Brazil to Leticia, Colombia?
I've heard of and met a few people who have done this route, and I hope to do it at the end of this year or early next year. However, the descriptions were mostly sketchy, and I'm wondering if it's a regularly scheduled service, or more ad-hoc.
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Chiang Saen to Jinghong by boat?
There used to be a semi-regular fast boat between Chiang Saen, in northern Thailand, and Jinghong, in southern China, traveling on the Mekong, for some nine months out of the year.
Recent reliable information is hard to find online.
Is this service…
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How do I rent canal boat in the UK?
Canal boating is one of the most famous tourist activities in the UK. However, usually the boat comes with a pilot, and it may be expensive to travel with many people.
Is it as easy to rent a canal boat as it is to rent a car in the UK? Where can I…
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Is there any limitation on foreign nationals travelling by passenger boat Omsk – Salekhard or Salekhard – Antipayuta?
Severflot in summer and autumn operates passenger boats on the Yenisey and Ob rivers, from Omsk in the south to Antipayuta in the north. On this river-forum post, someones writes that Обязательно привезти копию первой страницы паспорта и копию…
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Where can you rent watercraft to explore the 30,000 islands in Georgian Bay?
Hereafter, I write '30,000 islands' to mean the many islands that compose the Georgian Bay shoreline: from Bayfield Inlet, to Killbear Provincial Park (west of Parry Sound), down to Midland, ON.
The travel guide Moon: Geogian Bay and Cottage…
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Where was this picture of Oriental boats near European-looking buildings taken?
I saw this in a 1973 Nikon School of Photography ad with no caption.
Does anyone know where this is? The boats seem Oriental, but the buildings seem European.
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What is the furthest north one can get without flying or taking special cruises?
While researching this answer, I learned that there about 5 times per year between late July and September, there are passenger boats from Yakutsk all the way north to Tiksi at 71°39' north. For comparison, the Norwegian North Cape is at 71°10'…
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Boat from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap in April
Just wondering if it is possible to do this route in April or is it too dry then/is the weather OK?
Also, where are agents in Phnom Penh I can book this?
I've heard very mixed stories about safety/comfort as well - any recent update on this?
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Riding an Abra at Night (Dubai)
Abras are small Arabic fishing boats and I am informed that Dubai has a cottage industry of using these boats to transport visitors across the Dubai Creek.
Is it reasonable to expect one or more boat operators to be running after working hours? Or…
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Is there a way to do a river cruise in Hamburg on the cheap?
Hamburg is located on the River Elbe, and has a lot of interesting buildings, parks and artwork located in and around the river and docks. All the guidebooks seem to suggest taking a cruise/tour along the river as part of a visit to Hamburg, even…
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How to take a boat from Iquitos to Santa Rosa/Laticia/Tabatinga?
How to take a boat from Iquitos to Santa Rosa/Laticia/Tabatinga?
This is information for those who plan to do the same, as I could not find solid information.
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