15 Private Speedboat Charters Worth the Whole Boat

1.Dubrovnik Private Speedboat Tour to Elaphite Islands with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $387 for the boat, seats 2 Our pick

Set out from Dubrovnik with a private skipper such as Ante, Marin, Tony, or Simon, then cruise to Koločep’s caves, Lopud’s beaches, and, on the eight-hour trip, Šipan. Swim, snorkel, listen to your own music, stop for lunch, and adjust the pace to suit your group. Drinks, towels, life jackets, and snorkeling gear are included.

“We had a perfect day with skipper Marion. He is experienced around the cave stops you need to be on top of your game. We visited the island of Lopud and had lunch at Obala and it was the best lunch we had on our entire trip. Book it you won’t be disappointed!”

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2.Private Speedboat Adventure with Snacks & Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 582 reviews · from $116 for the boat, seats 2

Take a private 2 or 4-hour speedboat from Hurghada with a captain and snorkeling guide. Set your own pace, search for dolphins, visit a Giftun Island, stop at reefs and sandbanks, and add parasailing if you wish. Hotel pickup, gear, drinks, fruit, and a lunch box are included.

“TLDR: We can recommend it and we’d go again anytime. Amazing… Best day we ever had in Egypt. . We booked a 9:00 4-hour duration . Before the trip: The communication was smooth and they replied in a few minutes . Transfer: Nice guy, good AC in the car . Boat: It was only 4 of us. (My wife, me, captain, guide) The speedboat tour was also a fun part of the day. Crazy how fast it goes. . Expectation: We did not want to go to fancy beaches because they are always crowded so we spent our day with snorkeling, watching dolphins, and beautiful reefs. . Reality: It was…”

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3.Fully Private Speed Boat Tours, VIP-style Miami Speedboat Tour of Star Island!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set out from Watson Island on a private six-person speedboat with guides such as Mike or Ashton. You’ll cruise Biscayne Bay, Star Island, South Beach, Fisher Island, and Millionaires Row, mixing local history with fast open-water runs. Water, ice, and coolers are provided, but bring clothes that can handle spray.

“A stunning experience and chance to see Miami from a unique view. The adrenaline rush is huge if you haven't been in a speedboat before too!”

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4.Private Cruise on Lake Como with Speedboat from 1H to 4H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $363 for the boat, seats 5

Cruise Lake Como privately for 1 to 4 hours with a captain-guide such as Alberto, Stefano, or Alice. From Como, pass Villa Olmo, Cernobbio, Laglio, and celebrity villas, then cross to Nesso, Torno, and Villa Pliniana. The two-hour route balances sightseeing, local stories, and time for a swim.

“We opted for the 2 hour tour and really enjoyed it. Our captain/guide was super knowledgeable- a lifetime local. He was very accommodating and we would definitely hire them again.”

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5.USVI Private Boat Charters – New, Fast Powerboats for Half and Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · from $885 for the boat, seats 12

Take a private 31-foot Wellcraft powerboat from American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook and shape the day around snorkeling, beaches, and island views. Captain Rogan, Mike, Bryan, Aaron, Amanda, Sammy, and Hillary are among the captains who may guide your outing. Choose a 4-hour half-day or longer charter, with gear, water, soda, and beer included.

“Thanks to Captain Wallens our two families saw all the sights and enjoyed great snorkeling even though we didn’t have as much time as we wanted on the island due to our cruise port departure time. He is very knowledgeable about the islaRead more”

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6.Half-Day Elafiti Islands Private Speed Boat Tour by Quicksilver 675

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $400 for the boat, seats 6

Take a private Quicksilver 675 speedboat from Gruz Port to Kolocep and Lopud. Your skipper can shape the four-hour outing around swimming, snorkeling, the Blue Cave, Sunj Beach, or island villages. Ivan and Joseph are among the skippers associated with the tour. Drinks, snorkel gear, and hotel-area transfers are not included, so plan your own way to the port.

“Our experience with this tour was amazing! Ivan was easy to find at the pier. He was so so friendly and nice and made the day amazing. It was a great way to explore the islands and see a little of everything. The boat was super nice and clean and the water and stops were beautiful and so clear. This was our favorite tour we did on our 2 week cruise.”

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8.VIP Private Charter: Blue Cave & Lady of the Rocks (Flexible)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $357 for the boat, seats 6

Set out from Kotor with a private skipper and guide for a three-hour cruise through the bay. Visit Our Lady of the Rocks, swim in the Blue Cave, pass Mamula Island, and enter former submarine tunnels. The boat holds up to six people, with water, fuel, insurance, and flexible routing included.

“What a wonderful experience- learned some history and was able to swim by the Blue Cave. Loved entering the submarine tunnel.”

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9.Full-Day Elafiti Islands Private Speed Boat Tour by Quicksilver 675

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $599 for the boat, seats 6

Take a private Quicksilver 675 speedboat from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan. Your skipper shapes the day around swimming, snorkeling, beaches, villages, and quiet bays. Snorkel gear, a GoPro, water, beer, and soft drinks are included, but lunch, hotel transfers, and a €100 fuel surcharge are extra.

“My friends and I LOVED this experience. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Croatia! Thank you for an amazing day out on the water. So beautiful! Hopefully I can do it again sometime soon.”

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10.Private Cruise: Mostraumen by Zodiac or Lux Pontoon Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 5 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $568 a head

Leave central Bergen by private car or train, suit up in thermal flotation gear, and explore quiet fjords near Vikanes and Bolstad by Zodiac or stable pontoon boat. Guides including Bjørn, Andrea, and Erik share local stories, Viking lore, geology, and salmon culture. The route returns by train or private vehicle.

“We had a wonderful time on this zodiac tour and highly recommend it! It is much more private than the other fjord tours and you truly feel away in nature rather than surrounded by the crowds.”

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11.Self-drive Amathunta Private Speedboat to Blue Lagoon, Caves etc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 2 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $188 for the boat, seats 6

Take a self-drive speedboat from Latchi Harbour along Cyprus’s Akamas coast. A valid full car licence is enough, and staff provide boat tuition, a map, life jackets, a cooler, and offshore support. Plan stops at Manolis Bay, Fontana Amorosa, Blue Lagoon, and quiet coves. Fuel is paid separately on return.

“This is truely nice. Rented a boat, we got a good briefing with ins and outs, do’s and dont’s. The organisation is professional and have very friendly staff. The security support is super friendly and pro-active. We had a great time, very good vibe and atmosphere! For the 75 HP boat we only paid 26 eur surcharge. Coolbox and goggles for free!”

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12.Private Speedboat to Dolphin House with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 150 reviews · 4 hours · from $212 for the boat, seats 2

Travel by private speedboat from your Hurghada hotel to Dolphin House with an English-speaking guide, captain, gear, drinks, fruit, and two or three snorkeling stops. You may see dolphins, manta rays, moray eels, corals, and reef fish, then visit Abu Minqar Island and a shipwreck. An optional flight add-on gives you up to 10 minutes above the Red Sea.

“Amazing all my girls were happy and will remember for a long time”

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13.Private Speedboat to Orange Bay and White Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 146 reviews · 4 hours · from $188 for the boat, seats 2

Take a private four-hour speedboat from Hurghada to Orange Bay, two Red Sea snorkeling spots, and White Island, also called Nemo Bay in the schedule. Your English-speaking guide handles the snorkeling, while the captain takes you between beaches and reefs. Expect fruit, soft drinks, shade, and an optional five-minute parasailing flight.

“Clear instructions and details of the activity received the evening before the trip. Pick up arrived exactly on time to take us to the boat. Both the guide and the captain were excellent hosts. One hour on each island is definitely enough but some great photo opportunities. Drinks and food are much more expensive than the main land but no more than what you would expect to pay in a European city. Overall great value for money and would recommend.”

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14.2025 Private Boat To Blue Cave 3 hours ADVENTURE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $242 for the boat, seats 6

Set out from Kotor with a skipper such as Aki or Bobin for a fast-paced private boat trip to the Blue Cave, Our Lady of the Rocks, Mamula Fortress, and former submarine tunnels. You can swim when conditions allow, hear local stories, and view Perast from the water. The boat holds your group of up to six.

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15.BLUE CAVE private speedboat tour with drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $363 for the boat, seats 10

Set out from Dubrovnik’s West Harbour on a private speedboat for the Blue and Green Caves of Kolocep and Sunj Beach on Lopud. You get about four hours on the water, snorkel gear, life jackets, and drinks, with room for up to 10 people. Early departures from June 1 to September 15 help you reach the caves before larger groups.

“Antun was a great captain. He let us decide where we wanted to spend our time and was so gracious when we had a payment issue. The water is so beautiful, and the boat was comfortable for our family. Highly recommend!”

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