Boat rentals with a captain
Compare private day trips, departure points and the full cost for your group.
Private day charters · 6–12 guests
Private boat rentals
for your whole group.
Compare private catamaran cruises, yacht charters and boat trips with a captain. Find the right departure point, check who fits, and work out the whole group’s cost.
6 destinationsCaribbean, Mediterranean & Asia
8 reviewed listingsCapacity and cost checks
One group budgetSee the cost per person
Choose your kind of boat day.
Catamaran cruises
Understand the boat type, compare private sailings and check who gets the whole boat.
Yacht charter for a day
Choose an hourly yacht cruise and a route that fits your time on the water.
Find a boat
Who’s coming aboard?
Choose 1–15 travelers, including children. Check the selected vessel and whole-boat price. Unclear capacities are flagged.
St. Thomas & St. JohnCatamaran
50-foot private catamaran
Room for a group conversation, with a half-day or full-day choice.
- Stated capacity
- Up to 12 guests
- Listed duration
- 4–7 hours
Cost check. Lunch is excluded. Ask for the complete charter total and the crew gratuity policy.
Affiliate link · opens Viator · Operator: Seas the Day Charters and Tours
St. Thomas & St. JohnMotorboat / yacht
USVI private powerboat
A customizable island day for a group that prefers a powerboat.
- Stated capacity
- Up to 12 guests
- Listed duration
- 4–7 hours
Cost check. Fuel is billed by actual use; a displayed fuel figure is not a guaranteed final total. Get a route-specific estimate.
Affiliate link · opens Viator · Operator: Seas the Day Charters and Tours
Sorrento & CapriMotorboat / yacht
Private Capri boat day
A full island day with optional time ashore, rather than a short harbor cruise.
- Stated capacity
- Up to 12 guests
- Listed duration
- 8 hours
Cost check. The listing itemizes fuel, optional Capri port costs and Blue Grotto admission. Request the total for your exact option.
Affiliate link · opens Viator · Operator: Sorrento Sea Tours
Split & the Dalmatian islandsMotorboat / yacht
Blue Lagoon & three islands
A shorter island outing combining swimming stops and time in Trogir.
- Stated capacity
- Up to 12 guests
- Listed duration
- 5 hours
Cost check. Confirm the exact boat price, lunch arrangements and any optional pickup charge.
Affiliate link · opens Viator · Operator: sparusboats
Split & the Dalmatian islandsMotorboat / yacht
Custom Split boat day
Choose the vessel and build an itinerary around the group’s priorities.
- Stated capacity
- Up to 11 guests
- Listed duration
- 8 hours
Cost check. Fuel is additional. Quote the actual route; the lowest listed option may use a different boat.
Affiliate link · opens Viator · Operator: Absolut Charter
Phuket & Phang Nga BayMotorboat / yacht
Private Phang Nga Bay day
A private island itinerary with a coordinated hotel pickup.
- Stated capacity
- Up to 15 guests
- Listed duration
- 6–8 hours
Cost check. National park admission is paid separately in cash on the day. Confirm adult and child amounts before booking.
Affiliate link · opens Viator · Operator: 5 Star Marine
Cancún & Isla MujeresCatamaran
Private Isla Mujeres catamaran
A private catamaran option to investigate after the operator resolves the headcount.
- Stated capacity
- Ask the operator
- Listed duration
- 4–7 hours
Capacity needs confirmation
Cost check. Dock or government charges are additional. Ask whether hotel transport and lunch are included in the selected option.
Affiliate link · opens Viator · Operator: Cancun Sailing Catamarans
DubaiMotorboat / yacht
Dubai private yacht cruise
An hourly private cruise for a group looking for a shorter city-waterfront outing.
- Stated capacity
- Ask the operator
- Listed duration
- 1–4 hours
Capacity needs confirmation
Cost check. Extra hours, transfers and prepared food can add to the quote. Check which sights fit the chosen duration.
Affiliate link · opens Viator · Operator: Saifco Travel and Tourism
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Before you split the bill
The boat price is only the starting point.
Add the charges that apply to your group, then see the total per traveler and per payer.
Calculate your group total →Illustration: $1,200 boat + $100 fixed charges
+ $20 per guest × 8 guests
$182.50
per guest · $1,460 group total
An example calculation, not a live charter quote.
Where to go
Start with your departure point.
Local planning notes, actual listings and questions to ask before paying.
Caribbean · US Virgin Islands
St. Thomas & St. John
Island time, together
St Thomas Boat Charters →Mediterranean · Italy
Sorrento & Capri
A full day around the island
Capri Private Boat Tours from Sorrento →Mediterranean · Croatia
Split & the Dalmatian islands
Pick the route, then the boat
Split Private Boat Tours →Asia · Thailand
Phuket & Phang Nga Bay
A private island day
Phuket Private Boat Tours →Caribbean · Mexico
Cancún & Isla Mujeres
Get the headcount confirmed
Cancun Private Catamaran Cruises →Asia · United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Make the hours count
Dubai Yacht Rental for a Private Cruise →Make the day work
A better plan for everyone aboard.
Private boat or shared cruise? Compare the group total.
A group booking and a private charter can sound similar. Check who else can board, then compare the complete price.
Read the guide →The full cost of a private boat day
Fuel, dock charges, admissions and transfers belong in the group budget before anyone collects the money.
Read the guide →Choosing a private boat for 6, 8 or 12 guests
Capacity, comfort and the number splitting the bill answer three different questions.
Read the guide →