Where to Book: the 5 Best Morning Yacht Charters Worldwide

1.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side – (Morning or Afternoon)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,657 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus for about 2.5 hours aboard the Sunset Bosphorus yacht, with commentary from guides such as Nahed, Serdar, or Senol. Stop in Kanlıca on the Asian shore for Turkish coffee and local yogurt, then return past palaces, mosques, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower.

“Helpful staff for scheduling and locating the meeting point. Knowledgeable narrator/guide. The guide was even helpful with information about how to use the local tram after exiting the boat. The service was good from the tea and light snacks early on to the Turkish coffee on the way back to the end point.”

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2.Luxury Private Speed Boat Charter – Phi Phi Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews

Start at 6:00 am for a private speedboat day from Phuket to Phi Phi. Your captain, crew, and guide take you to Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Monkey Beach, snorkeling spots, and a final lunch stop. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and hotel transfers are included.

“This was the highlight of our trip ! This private charter tour was awesome . The 3 person crew ( Sara , Andy and Jai ) were the best . They provided great food , great guidance and excellent snorkeling . Thank you for a great day !”

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3.Luxury Catamaran Morning Semi-Private & Greek Gastronomy Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $165

SailBliss takes you from Alimos Marina to Hydrousa for a five-hour morning on a small catamaran. Expect breakfast, Greek lunch, local beer, swimming, snorkeling, and SUP time. Depending on your sailing, crew members may include Antonis, Vasilis, Elena, Thanos, or Kris.

“Crew was amazing and good very tasty- it turned out to be inky my husband and one other passenger Marty it was intimate and very fun.”

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4.Sydney Harbour: 2-Hour Morning Yacht Cruise with Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 2 hours · from $102

Join a small group at Circular Quay for a two-hour morning yacht cruise with coffee, tea, juice, and light refreshments. Your English-speaking captain and host point out the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, bays, coves, and Bondi Beach while sharing Sydney stories.

“Ah-May-zing day on the bay! Becky n Paul could not have been more gracious hosts n tour guides. My favorite Sauv Blanc n cheese for me whilst my 8 year old daughter had strawberries n cookies n juice. While we could lounge on the bow pads n sun ourselves with the best possible views of the bridge n opera house and also Fort Dennison n shark island views with celebrity house commentary of the beautiful homes on double bay n rose Bay. This is as much of s must do as the bridge climb and seaplane tour while you visit! Would give 10 stars if I could!”

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5.Private Morning Yacht Cruise from Albufeira Marina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set out from Albufeira Marina at 10 a.m. on a private three-hour yacht cruise for up to 12 people. Expect Benagil Cave, coastal rock formations, swimming, snorkeling gear, prosecco, wine, cheese, charcuterie, fruit, and free time afterward.

“This was a very nice boat and definitely a luxury experience. We had a hospitable crew and captain and really enjoyed seeing the gorgeous caves and coastline of the Algarve region. My only complaint is that an address that was online as a meet-up location (there must have been different ones listed) was incorrect and caused us to roam around in error for 45 mins looking for the proper location. Good thing we left early for this excursion of it would have eaten into our very expensive charter. All in all, a lovely morning on the water without the tourist crowds and that is what you are paying for.”

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