Best Yacht Charters with Food and Drinks — Our Top 7

1.Private tasting in the Douro (1 to 7 people) on a yacht for yourself

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 559 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Book a private two-hour Douro cruise for up to seven people from Marina do Freixo. Paulo, Christina, Daniel, Luca, and other local hosts guide you past Porto’s bridges, Gaia’s cellars, Foz, and the Douro mouth, with wine, port, cheese, meats, and homemade tomato jam.

“We booked this experience last minute to round out our last full day in Porto and it was the best! Captain Daniel and Christina was a pleasure, great music, conversation and the best cheeses and homemade tomato jelly (yes, tomato and it was the rave, they even sent us home with a jar). Daniel’s hospitality is top tier, he really went above and beyond. For example, he reached out before the charter to inquire if we wanted anything special for the excursion, he called in a favor at a great restaurant to get us in without reservations and to top it off he met up with us to have a…”

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2.San Diego Bay Sail Aboard a Vintage Yacht Beer and Wine Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Join Captain Phillip aboard Liberty, a hand-restored reproduction of a 1904 sailboat. This intimate 2.5-hour cruise carries no more than six passengers and includes beer, white wine, soft drinks, water, and snacks as you pass Navy ships, the Coronado Bridge, the Star of India, and the San Diego skyline.

“Captain Phillip’s sailing tour was beautiful! My husband and I went out along the bay with our two other friends and it was an incredible experience! The views, the sailboat, everything was top tier. Will definitely be doing this again in the future and I recommend if you want an intimate personal experience, this is the tour to do! Thank you again!”

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3.Gulet Trip with Food, Drinks, SUP, Kayak & Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 288 reviews · 6 hours · from $104

Join El Greco Cruises at Mandraki Port for a six-hour gulet trip along Rhodes’ east coast. Swim at Anthony Quinn Bay, use kayaks and SUPs at Fun Island in Ladiko Bay, and stop at Kallithea Springs. Nikos and Stephanos are among the friendly crew members praised for their care and good advice.

“Our trip was on a very hot Friday, but we found some shade on the boat and were able to enjoy the day in and out of the sun. The trip was well planned with stops along the way allowing for swimming every hour or so. Having access to SUP boards and kayaks was the highlight, however the company could benefit from pumping up their SUP boards a bit more as some were flat. The tour guides were very informative and focused on safety.”

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4.Porto: Luxury Yacht Cruise with Wine Tasting & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66Cheapest seat

Set out from Marina do Freixo with Atalaia Gold for a two-hour Douro River cruise limited to 12 people. Guides such as Andre, Alex, Diego, and Adriano pair views of Porto’s six bridges, Vila Nova de Gaia, and the Atlantic with Vinho Verde, port, sparkling wine, and a charcuterie board.

“Enjoyable evening with very knowledgeable, captain, good wine, and snacks with beautiful views. you should not miss the chance to see the city from the water.”

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5.5-Hour Private 40′ Yacht 2-Stop Tour to In-Ha reef with Food, Drinks & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

You’ll cruise from Puerto Aventuras on a private 40-foot yacht for up to six people, with snorkeling at In-Ha, a swim and party stop at La Bocana, fresh ceviche, burgers, snacks, and unlimited drinks. Crew members such as Aldo are known for lively service and friendly snorkeling guidance.

“Our catamaran trip with Aldo was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip. From start to finish, everything was seamless, fun, and unforgettable. Aldo and the crew were incredible — so welcoming, energetic, and genuinely made everyone feel taken care of while keeping the vibes high the entire time.”

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6.Fuerteventura: Aphrodite Exclusive Gulet with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Sail from Morro Jable aboard Aphrodite, a hand-built Turkish gulet, for four hours around the Jandia Peninsula. You’ll have time to swim, watch for dolphins and turtles, enjoy a chef-prepared lunch, and order drinks throughout the trip.

“What a fabulous boat trip this is! Aphrodite is a lovely old wooden gulet. The crew were fantastic, so friendly and did a great job of making everyone feel welcome. The highlight was when we came across a large pod of dolphins and they swam alongside us for ages. The drinks on board were plentiful and the food (couscous salad, followed by steak and sauté potatoes) was very good and I thought it was excellent value for a special day on the water.”

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7.Lake Tahoe: Emerald Bay Sunset Wine Tasting Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 hours · from $150

Board the 1953 Golden Rose at Tahoe Keys Marina for a two-hour sunset cruise around Emerald Bay, Fannette Island, and Vikingsholm. You’ll taste eight Northern California wines while the captain shares lake history. The boat hosts a small group, and guides such as Steve and Kelsey add friendly local insight.

“We have a fabulous wine cruise at sunset! The crew was exceptional and knowledgeable, the wines were delightful, the boat was gorgeous , weather and sunset were exceptional! I loved that we had only 12 people on the boat but had plenty of room to move around. I would highly recommend this cruise!”

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