Private Charter
Danube Delta
The entire floating hotel — exclusively for your group. Your dates, your itinerary, your pace. The only 4-star floating hotel in the Danube Delta, available for private hire.
The entire hotel. Just your group.
A private charter means no shared departures, no strangers at the dinner table, no compromises on schedule. The floating hotel is yours — all 10 cabins, the restaurant, the sun deck, and the exploration boat.
Ibis Tours designs the itinerary around your group's specific interests — maximum species lists for serious birders, slow photography mornings for photographers, or a mix of wildlife and cultural visits for mixed groups.
- All 10 en-suite double cabins reserved exclusively for your group
- Custom daily schedule — no fixed departure times
- Dedicated expert naturalist guide for your group only
- Exploration boat launched whenever your group wants
- Menu adapted to your group's dietary requirements
- Duration: 2 to 10+ days, your choice
Perfect For
Private charters attract groups that want the delta on their own terms — whether that's a birdwatching club, a photography expedition, or a corporate team looking for something genuinely memorable.
Birdwatching Clubs
The most popular charter use. Your guide adapts every excursion to your group's target species and experience level. No rushing past a rare bird for a schedule.
- Custom species target list
- Flexible dawn starts
- Longer stops at key sites
- Expert guide for 30 years
Photography Groups
Slow photography boat, floating hides, and overnight anchoring next to pelican colonies. Everything set up for the shot, not the schedule.
- Photo-boat with beanbags
- Floating hide access
- Golden hour positioning
- Daniel Petrescu (NatGeo UK) available
Corporate & Incentive
A genuinely different team experience. The Danube Delta is one of Europe's last true wildernesses — a powerful backdrop for high-value corporate retreats.
- Private dining & meeting space
- Catering to specification
- Transfer from Bucharest
- Team activities on water
Family Groups & Celebrations
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions. A private floating hotel in a UNESCO reserve is an experience no restaurant or resort can match.
- All ages welcome
- Private celebration dinner
- Flexible activities by day
- Completely private space
Tour Operators & DMCs
Building a Romania programme? Ibis Tours is the ground operator of choice for European wildlife tour operators. We handle all delta logistics.
- Agent rates available
- Full logistics support
- Custom branding possible
- All permits & documentation
Film & Documentary Crews
The delta's pelican colonies, eagles, and reed landscapes are world-class film subjects. We provide vessel, access permits, and local knowledge.
- ARBDD filming permits
- Stable platform for cameras
- Access to restricted zones
- Flexible multi-day logistics
Floating Hotel — Specifications
The Ibis Tours floating hotel is the only 4-star vessel dedicated to wildlife tourism in the Danube Delta. Built and operated by Ibis Tours since 1995.
Charter Duration & Formats
All itineraries are fully customisable. These are starting frameworks — we design around your group's priorities.
Weekend Escape
A concentrated delta experience. Core channels, a pelican colony, Letea forest or Sulina mouth. Perfect for groups with limited time or as a standalone event.
- 2 nights aboard
- Sireasa-Sontea zone
- Canal Magearu
- Full board included
Classic Charter
The most popular format. Covers all major delta habitats — channels, open lakes, Letea forest, and Sulina — with time to linger at the best sites.
- 3–4 nights aboard
- All key delta areas
- Letea forest visit
- Sulina Black Sea mouth
Extended Expedition
For serious birders, photographers, or groups wanting the complete delta experience. Includes rarely visited areas, Dobrogea steppe day trip, and multiple returns to best sites.
- 5–9 nights aboard
- Strictly protected zones
- Dobrogea steppe option
- Red-breasted Goose sites
Charter Package
✅ Included
- 🚢 Exclusive use of entire floating hotel
- 🛏 All 10 en-suite double cabins
- 🍽 Full board — all meals from lunch day 1 to breakfast last day
- ⛵ All motorboat excursions with dedicated guide
- 🦅 Expert naturalist guide throughout
- 📋 Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve entry permits (ARBDD)
- 💧 Still water on board
- 🗺 Custom itinerary design consultation
- 📱 24/7 on-board support from Ibis Tours team
➕ Optional Add-ons
- 🚌 Transfer from Bucharest (arrange on request)
- 🐻 Carpathian bear watching extension (2 days)
- 📸 Floating photography hide setup
- 🍷 Alcoholic & soft drinks (purchased on board)
- 🎬 ARBDD filming permits (documentary/film crews)
- 🏨 Pre/post hotel in Tulcea
- ✈ Airport transfers Bucharest–Tulcea
- 🍰 Private celebration dinner or event catering
Simple 4-Step Process
Send Enquiry
Tell us your dates, group size, and main interests. We'll confirm availability within 24 hours.
Custom Proposal
We design a tailored itinerary and send a full quote within 48 hours. Adjustments at no charge.
Confirm & Deposit
30% deposit secures your dates. Balance due 60 days before departure.
Embark in Tulcea
Arrive at Tulcea port — the hotel is ready, the guide is waiting, the delta is yours.
Private Charter — Questions
The floating hotel accommodates 9 to 20 guests on an exclusive charter. For smaller groups of 4–8 people, a partial charter or a custom slow-boat programme without overnight can be arranged — contact us to discuss options.
All charters include: exclusive use of the entire vessel and all 10 cabins, full board (all meals), all motorboat excursions, a dedicated expert naturalist guide, Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve entry permits, and a fully customised itinerary. Transfers, drinks, and extensions are optional add-ons.
Yes — completely. Private charters are designed around your group's priorities. We'll ask about your target species or interests, experience level, dietary needs, and any special requests, then design the daily schedule accordingly. The guide adapts in real-time throughout the trip based on conditions and sightings.
For peak season (May–June), we recommend booking 6–12 months in advance — there is only one floating hotel and availability in those months fills early. For other periods, 3–6 months is generally sufficient. Contact us as early as possible to secure your preferred dates.
The most common charter groups: birdwatching clubs (10–20 members wanting a dedicated trip), wildlife photography groups, corporate retreats and incentive trips, family reunions and celebrations, European tour operators building Romania programmes, and documentary or film crews. We've hosted BBC, National Geographic and multiple European wildlife film productions.
Request a Charter Quote
Tell us your dates, group size and interests. We'll send a full proposal within 48 hours — no obligation, no fee.
Individual Departures
Not ready to fill the whole hotel? Join a fixed departure