Private Yacht Charters: Our Top 15 Worldwide

1.2 Hour Private Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $98 a seat Our pick

Spend two hours on a private Miami yacht with only your party aboard. Cruise past Bayside Marketplace, Star Island, and famous homes, while using the onboard restroom, cooler with ice, and Bluetooth sound system. Captains such as Jorge, Alex, Eduardo, Juan, and Eddie are assigned through a separate charter process, and captain and fuel fees cost extra.

“Eddie was amazing and definitely a vibe exploring Miami Beach. I will recommend and book with them again!”

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2.Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 886 reviews · whole boat $550, up to 10

You’ll cruise privately from Dubai Marina with up to 10 people, passing Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. A two-person crew serves bottled water and soft drinks, while an optional 1-hour Jet Ski session is available for participants aged 16 and older. Choose a morning, afternoon, or evening departure.

“Everything was awesome, full 3 hours no problems… catered to us even when were late, happy that we reviewed what whay we paid for”

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3.Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 724 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · whole boat $310, up to 12

You’ll cruise privately with up to 12 people aboard a 50-foot yacht from Dubai Marina, with an English-speaking guide and skipper. Expect Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Ain Dubai, and skyline views, plus swimming, fishing, music, drinks, and an electric BBQ for food you bring. Crew members including Ashik, Aaron, and Abi have helped make longer trips special.

“I loved ittt?!!! The team everyone was lovely I will definitely be booking again”

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4.Private Luxury Yacht 55FT Rental in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $427, up to 15

Charter a private 55-foot Sea Ray yacht from Cancun for 1 to 8 hours. A licensed captain, two sailors, and a steward handle the boat while you cruise the Nichupte Lagoon, snorkel, swim, and visit Playa Norte on longer trips. Bring food and alcohol, use the paddle board and lily pad, and plan for a $14 cash dock fee per person.

“Rafael, Francisco and Marisol were hands down the best! Great crew! Kept the drinks coming! Very informative! Great operators. You can tell they are very experienced! We will 100% book with them again. This yacht was perfect for 11 ppl. Plenty of space! Sound system was great! July 25th, 4pm sailing and perfect for sunset cruise home! If you run out of time for beer and drinks or ice they have it at the marina for purchase! The yacht was in perfect condition with restrooms on board. We anchored at Isla Mujeres and they put the lily pad out for us. I recommend brining a football!”

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5.Private Yacht Cruise for Unforgettable Memories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 612 reviews · 1 - 8 hours · whole boat $163, up to 8

Take a private 34-foot yacht from Dubai Harbour for one to eight hours. Choose a Marina cruise, Burj Al Arab or Atlantis route, sunset outing, birthday trip, or longer charter. The captain and crew handle photos, bottled water, and sightseeing. Guides may include Abinesh, Sameer, Salman, Mosim, Sonny, or Rachelle.

“It was a really good experience especially Abinesh was friendly and supporting”

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6.Private Luxury Everest Yacht Cruise from Dubai Marina

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 1 - 8 hours · whole boat $136, up to 12

Take a private 42-foot yacht from Dubai Marina with your own skipper and crew. Cruise past Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm, Ain Dubai, and Burj Al Arab, with time for photos, music, swimming, or fishing on selected trips. Bring your own food and drinks, and ask about a barbecue on cruises of four hours or more.

“Did it alread the 3th time with them. Always amazing again with Friends! Doing it all year again, 2h around palm jumeirah”

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7.Private Yacht Tour with Wine, Snacks & 6 Bridges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · whole boat $340, up to 8

Set out from Freixo Marina on a private two-hour yacht cruise for up to eight people. Your Portuguese, English, or Spanish-speaking crew, including guides such as Alex, Kika, Leo, and Inês, serves local green or rosé wine, regional snacks, and stories about Porto, Gaia, the six bridges, Afurada, and Foz.

“We had a fantastic trip with Inês and Diogo, they provided excellent and very friendly service. And the tour was great with amazing views.”

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8.Private Yacht Cruise with Local Wine, Snacks and 6 Bridges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · whole boat $338, up to 10

Spend about two hours on a private yacht from Marina do Freixo, cruising past Porto, Gaia, six historic bridges, Ribeira, Cais de Gaia, and the Douro’s grand riverfront. Antonio, Carlos, Carolina, Mariana, and other family crew members host the trip with local wine, Port, sparkling wine, a cheese and charcuterie board, and relaxed city stories.

“We all loved our yacht cruise! The boat was beautiful and exceeded our expectations. The afternoon was a little drizzly but they had some type of rain guard that kept us dry and didn’t detract from our river views. We’d do this again for sure if we come back to Porto. Highly recommend!!”

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9.Private Luxury Cruise on a Stylish 50ft Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · whole boat $191, up to 12

Board a private 50-foot yacht at Dubai Harbour for a one or two-hour cruise past Dubai Marina, Ain Dubai, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm, or JBR. Captain Sameer and crew members such as Abinesh, Mosim, Rachelle, and Salman provide drinks, photos, music, and help throughout the trip.

“We had an amazing experience on our private yacht cruise in Dubai. From the very beginning, Sheddy was extremely patient and helpful, waiting for us and even guiding us from the parking to the docks. Travelling with two young babies can sometimes be stressful, but Sheddy made everything so easy and smooth for us. He was kind, understanding, and went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. The rest of the team, along with the Kings and Queens, were absolutely lovely and made the trip even more special. The yacht itself was beautiful, the service was excellent, and we felt so well taken care of throughout. We had a…”

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10.Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 395 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · whole boat $499, up to 6

Set sail from Ashley River Marina on a private, crewed yacht for up to six people. You’ll cruise Charleston Harbor, pass Fort Sumter, look for dolphins, and frame the Ravenel Bridge at sunset. Captains such as Will, Holly, Brian, Glenn, and Ryan provide local stories and handle the sailing while you relax with BYOB drinks and snacks.

“Very relaxed good time. Our crew was a set of perfessional, and entertaining guys. I will absolutely book again when I have family or friends come in town.”

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11.Private Luxury Catamaran Yacht. Full or Half Day Charter – Sail, Beach, Snorkel.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · whole boat $1,495, up to 12

Spend up to seven hours aboard S/Y Pisces, a 47-foot luxury catamaran for up to 12 people. Your captain may take you to Buck Island, Water Island, Honeymoon Beach, Shipwreck Cove, or quieter snorkeling spots. Snorkel gear, floats, drinks, Bluetooth music, and a restroom are included. Lunch is extra.

“Amazing experience. Well worth every penny. Captain and crew were awesome. Let us play our own Tunes off Bluetooth. Great tour info as well about local history. Highly recommended”

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12.Corfu Private Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $460, up to 8

From Marina Gouvia, your private skipper takes you past Corfu’s fortresses, Garitsa Bay, Mouse Island, Vido, and Lazareto. Choose a 2, 3, 4, or 8-hour cruise, swim from the boat with supplied snorkel gear, and enjoy snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Captains including Spiros, Takis, Themis, and Orestis provide local stories along the way.

“This was one of my family’s favorite things that we did on our Mediterranean vacation! It was so relaxing and fun! It was great to see Corfu from the boat instead of being in the middle of it, and our skipper shared so much history and information about what we were seeing. Our skipper was also so hospitable and accommodating! There was plenty to eat and drink onboard, and a taxi was even arranged for us to get us back to our cruise ship on time. We would definitely do this again!”

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13.Istanbul Private Luxury Yacht on Bosphorus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · whole boat $121, up to 10

Spend about an hour on a private sightseeing yacht for your group of up to 10, sailing 30 minutes along Istanbul’s European shore and 30 minutes beside the Asian side. Tea or coffee, WiFi, restrooms, and an audio guide are included. You’ll also get a clear photo opportunity with the Maiden Tower.

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14.Private Luxury Yacht Cruise on Bosphorus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · whole boat $348, up to 12

Cruise the Bosphorus aboard a private yacht for about two hours, passing Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy, Rumeli Fortress, Maiden’s Tower, and the Golden Horn. Your group has the boat to itself, with fruit, baklava, cookies, tea, coffee, lemonade, and water included. An English-speaking guide may be arranged, with Erdal and Cilil among the guides praised for their friendly service.

“Nuestra experiencia fue inmejorable. Trato espectacular y amable. Nos retrasamos un poco y nos esperaron sin ningún problema ñ. 100% recomendable”

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15.Luxury Private Yacht Daytime Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 298 reviews · 2 hours · whole boat $353, up to 11

Sail from Port Olimpic aboard the 15-meter yacht Amaris with a private group of up to 11. Skippers such as Jorge and Marco serve cava or wine, snacks, and music while showing you Barcelona from the sea. Expect port landmarks, open-water sailing, and possibly a swim if conditions allow.

“Amazing experience! Very fun and entertaining skipper, franc was brilliant and made this trip super memorable. There were only 4 of us so was great to have the beautiful yacht to ourselves!! Would certainly recommend.”

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