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Where to Book: the 15 Best Half-Day Yacht Charters Worldwide

31 charters  ·  from $67 a head

Good half-day yacht charters sail full weeks ahead and the best ones close out first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Deluxe Half-Day Snorkel Sail on Lady Grace Luxury Catamaran - Lady Grace gives you room to spread out
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Deluxe Half-Day Snorkel Sail on Lady Grace Luxury Catamaran

1.Deluxe Half-Day Snorkel Sail on Lady Grace Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $189Our pick

Sail from The Ritz-Carlton aboard Lady Grace at 10:30 AM for reef snorkeling, a picnic lunch, and island beach time. Crew members such as Captain Roger, Lickson, John, Lilly, Jessica, and JR have been praised for careful service. Snorkel gear is included, and the open bar begins after snorkeling.

“Awesome experience! Crew was very friendly and accommodating. Had a very relaxing and enjoyable time with the crew. Drinks and food were great as well while on board.”

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Half-Day Luxury Sailing Experience in Tulum with Open Bar - Pickup from Tulum can shape the whole day
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Half-Day Luxury Sailing Experience in Tulum with Open Bar

2.Half-Day Luxury Sailing Experience in Tulum with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 250 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Sail from the Tulum area toward Puerto Aventuras on a luxury catamaran with an open bar, lunch, snorkeling gear, and paddleboards. Crew members such as Mateo, Matt, Clement, José, Isaac, and George are praised for friendly service. Expect a social boat day, not a dedicated reef expedition.

“We had so much fun during this trip! Matteo was the best and kept everyone's energy up, drinks filled, and smiles on. Thanks so much! Definitely recommend if you're in the mood for a little bit of a party.”

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Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Granada - Around Cerro Gordo to La Cantarrijan
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Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Granada

3.Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Granada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Set sail from La Herradura on a four-hour catamaran cruise for up to 12 people. Expect cava, fruit, a buffet meal, drinks, coastal sights, swimming, snorkeling, kayaks, and SUP boards. Crew members such as Matthew, Mia, Miles, and Tom have been praised for friendly service.

“Very nice experience, and the captain and crew treated us very well next year I will return, we also saw many dolphins was exciting as they jumped in front of us, see if I catch a hair from less waves, as I got a little dizzy, but good biodramine and enjoy the experience.Auto-translated”

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Turks and Caicos Half-Day Luxury Private Yacht Charter - A quiet beach stop with room to slow down
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Turks and Caicos Half-Day Luxury Private Yacht Charter

4.Turks and Caicos Half-Day Luxury Private Yacht Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews

You’ll spend four hours aboard a private yacht from Providenciales with a captain and crew, visiting Little Water Cay, snorkeling barrier reefs, and relaxing on a quiet beach. Hotel pickup, lunch, rum punch or local beer, and other drinks are included. The route can be adjusted for your group.

“This charter exceeded our expectations! The crew, the views and the snorkeling were amazing! It was definitely the highlight of our trip!”

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St. Paul's Bay: Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Tour with Drinks - Santa Maria Caves from the water
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St. Paul’s Bay: Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Tour with Drinks

5.St. Paul’s Bay: Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · from $74

Sail from Fekruna Jetty with Captain Dustan and a small crew on a four-hour catamaran trip for up to 20 people. See Santa Maria Caves, swim at Blue and Crystal Lagoons, use shared paddleboards, and enjoy unlimited water, soft drinks, beer, and wine.

“The crew were very professional, and tended to all our needs. They made the whole experience fun and provided us with paddle boards with no extra charge. Drinks were good, nibbles were good. Overall, a lovely experience. Would highly recommend!! 😁”

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Portimao: Half-Day Sailing Yacht Cruise to the Benagil Caves - Seeing cliffs, beaches, and rock formations from the water
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Portimao: Half-Day Sailing Yacht Cruise to the Benagil Caves

6.Portimao: Half-Day Sailing Yacht Cruise to the Benagil Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $67Cheapest seat

Sail from Portimão Marina for 3.5 hours along the Algarve coast with a live guide in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French. Mario, André, and Tiago have led trips with swimming, paddleboarding, coastal stories, and possible dolphin sightings. Group and private options are available.

“Esperienza molto consigliata, la barca è molto bella e l’equipaggio è molto carino e disponibile. L’esperienza è molto rilassante e ti permette di vedere scorci della costa impossibile da ammirare altrimenti. Noi eravamo da soli quindi abbiamo potuto scegliere dove andare. Mario e Tiago sono stati molto competenti e ci hanno spiegato cosa stavamo ammirando e hanno selezionato una bella caletta per fare un bagno.”

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Half-Day Private Yacht Tour to the Elafiti Islands - Lopud’s beaches, chapels, and old monastery
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Half-Day Private Yacht Tour to the Elafiti Islands

7.Half-Day Private Yacht Tour to the Elafiti Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Cruise from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan on a private yacht for up to 12 people. Swim at Koločep’s Blue Cave, explore Lopud, and stop at Šipan for a secluded bay, snorkeling, or lunch. Pickup, drinks, snacks, and water are included.

“Theo and Mirko made our day very special. The boat beautiful, spacious and new. Both captain and mate were professional, kind, and knowledgeable which made for a memorable day! Highly recommend”

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From Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Half-Day Yacht Cruise - Ponta da Piedade from the water and shore
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From Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Half-Day Yacht Cruise

8.From Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Half-Day Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · from $78

Sail from Lagos Marina with a small group of up to 10 people, then reach Porto Mós and Ponta da Piedade by yacht. Guides Joao and Tomas may lead the outing, with time for paddleboarding, snorkeling, swimming, cliff views, and a walk to the lighthouse.

“Everything was perfect!!! One of the best activities done in Portugal!!! A must do!”

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Private Half-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pig Island - Setting out from Koh Samui
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Private Half-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pig Island

9.Private Half-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pig Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews

Book the 75-foot teak Red Dragon for a private five-hour cruise from Koh Samui. You’ll snorkel Koh Taen, visit Pig Island, enjoy lunch and fruit, and relax on a sun deck, floating lounge, or in the onboard hot tub. Hotel pickup, equipment, guides, and boat transfers are included.

“We had an awesome day yesterday on the Red Dragon for snorkelling and lunch. There were ten of us, two families including 6 kids between 8 and 17. We all loved it. The boat was bigger than we'd expected, which just meant more room Read more”

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Half-Day Luxury Motor Yacht Cruise in Granada - A small boat makes a big difference
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Half-Day Luxury Motor Yacht Cruise in Granada

10.Half-Day Luxury Motor Yacht Cruise in Granada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $160

Sailnplay takes you from La Herradura on a four-hour, all-inclusive yacht or catamaran cruise for up to 10 people. Expect cava, meals, drinks, caves, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding around La Cantarrijan beach. Choose a shared sailing or private charter.

“Celebramos el 20 cumpleaños de nuestra hija en un yate espectacular y con una tripulación inmejorable”

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Luxury Sailing Cruise in Agios Nikolaos: Half-Day & Full-Day - Crossing Mirabello Bay by sail
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Luxury Sailing Cruise in Agios Nikolaos: Half-Day & Full-Day

11.Luxury Sailing Cruise in Agios Nikolaos: Half-Day & Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $117

Set sail from Agios Nikolaos on a new yacht with an English-speaking skipper and crew. Cruise Mirabello Bay, circle Spinalonga for photos, then swim and snorkel at Kolokytha Bay. Choose a 4-hour half-day trip or a 6-hour private or small-group outing with drinks, snacks, towels, SUP use, and music.

“We had an amazing sailing trip around the islands! The water was crystal clear, and we even got to go snorkeling. Our hosts were fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke excellent English. They shared lots of interesting cultural facts and made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommend this company!”

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Luxury Private Half-Day Catamaran Charter in Lanzarote - Sailing toward Papagayo Beaches
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Luxury Private Half-Day Catamaran Charter in Lanzarote

12.Luxury Private Half-Day Catamaran Charter in Lanzarote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Sail from Puerto Calero aboard Ocean Lady for four private hours with up to 12 people. Captain Jack and the Papagayo Catamaran crew take you toward Papagayo Beaches, where you can paddleboard, kayak, snorkel, and enjoy fresh local tapas and drinks at anchor.

“Amazing experience hosts were fab, nothing was too much trouble and really welcoming. Didn’t want the trip to end.”

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From Koh Samui: Half-Day Private Yacht Charter - Boarding the Blue or Red Dragon yacht
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From Koh Samui: Half-Day Private Yacht Charter

13.From Koh Samui: Half-Day Private Yacht Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five hours aboard the Blue or Red Dragon Classic Thai Yacht with hotel pickup, guided snorkeling, a Thai buffet, and stops at Pig Island and quiet beaches. Your private group of up to six gets a spacious sun deck, indoor lounge, Jacuzzi, dinghy transfers, and an English-speaking guide.

“Formidable !! Wonderful !! Thank you so much for this beautiful moment”

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Ibiza: Classic Full or Half-Day Boat Charter - Setting off from Club Nàutic Sant Antoni
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Ibiza: Classic Full or Half-Day Boat Charter

14.Ibiza: Classic Full or Half-Day Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day

Book a private Ibiza boat for up to seven people, skippered by an English- or Spanish-speaking captain. Cruise from Sant Antoni to quiet coves, reefs, nature reserves, and scenic coastlines, with paddleboards, Scubajets, snorkeling gear, music, and a floating platform included.

“Tuvimos como guía a Alex...fue todo perfecto. Le supo dar un valor añadido que hizo que nuestra jornada fuera excelente...repetiremos el año que viene.”

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Half-Day Boat Trip Madeira Funchal- Private Yacht Snacks & Drinks - The south coast from sea level
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Half-Day Boat Trip Madeira Funchal- Private Yacht Snacks & Drinks

15.Half-Day Boat Trip Madeira Funchal- Private Yacht Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Leave Funchal Marina with your private group and follow Madeira’s south coast to Cabo Girão. Swim and snorkel in clear water, enjoy fruit, drinks, snacks, and a cheese board on deck, and hear local stories from the crew, including Michael and Tasha.

“Hands down one of the best sunset tours out there! Family run, supporting local and incredibly personal. An authentic tour that really showcases Madeira's tropical beauty.”

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