Private, crewed day trips
Boat rentals with a captain for a private day out
Rent a boat for your group, choose a departure point, and let the operator handle the trip. Compare reviewed private, crewed outings across six destinations, with planning focused on groups of 6–12.
What is included in a boat rental? It depends on the booking. A captain-led trip, a boat rented for you to operate, and tickets on a shared cruise are different arrangements. The listings in this guide are private day outings with an operator. Check the selected vessel, crew, route and all charges before paying.
Boat rental, boat hire or private charter?
These terms do not tell you who operates the boat or whether other passengers can join. For the kind of group day covered here, confirm two things: the operator provides the captain, and the selected booking is only for your party. If you plan to operate a rental yourself, ask the provider about its qualification and rental requirements; these listings are not a self-drive shortlist.
How much does renting a boat cost per person?
Take the quoted boat price, add charges billed once, then add charges billed for each passenger. Divide by the people sharing the bill. Keep the number of travelers separate from the number of payers when adults are paying for children.
Illustration only: $1,200 boat + $100 fixed costs + $20 per guest| Travelers, all paying | Group total | Per person |
|---|
| 6 | $1,420 | $236.67 |
| 8 | $1,460 | $182.50 |
| 12 | $1,540 | $128.33 |
These are example inputs, not market rates. Only use a headcount allowed for your actual boat and quoted option.
Calculate your own boat rental cost
Choose the booking in this order
- Enter everyone traveling, including children, and your departure area.
- Compare the actual boat options that can accommodate that party.
- Confirm the duration, captain, route, full price and cancellation terms.
- Check your date on the provider’s booking page, then share the confirmed plan with your group.
Questions before you choose
Can I rent a boat for a few hours?
Some reviewed listings offer shorter outings, including one- to four-hour Dubai cruises and a five-hour Split trip. Other options take most of the day. Check the duration for the actual option you choose, including the journey to the marina.
How do I find boat rentals near my accommodation?
Use the exact departure marina, not just the destination name. This guide covers St. Thomas, Sorrento/Capri, Split, Phuket, Cancun and Dubai. Compare the transfer from your accommodation to the confirmed meeting point; we do not claim to have a boat in every location.
Does a private boat price include fuel?
The reviewed options use different cost arrangements. St. Thomas powerboat and custom Split listings identify fuel as an extra. Check each selected option and request one route-specific total before comparing it with another boat.