Best Motor Yacht and Speedboat Charters — Our Top 9

1.Tour of Ischia Island with Motor Yacht Rocca Corsa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard the Rocca Corsa from Forio, circling Ischia with swim stops, a guided look at the Grotta dell’Amore, seafood lunch, wine, limoncello, and local stories from staff including Stephanie. The boat has toilets, showers, shaded seating, and a sun deck.

“Very positive experience to learn more about Ischia and its inhabitants. Highly appreciated bathrooms and food.Auto-translated”

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2.Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $102

Spend three relaxed hours aboard the historic motor yacht Faith with a small crew and up to 16 passengers. Cruise Lake Te Anau, enjoy afternoon tea, then walk through native forest to a clear mirror lake with a nature guide. Crew members such as Adam, Megan, and George are known for warm, personal service.

“What an amazing experience!! Paul and Adam, our captains, provided the best customer care sharing the story of Faith, the beautiful vessel, serving tasty afternoon tea and showing us the beauty of the lake. A short nature walk brought us to a spectacular mirror lake. This trip was the highlight of our trip to Fiordland. Thank you!”

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3.Private Motor Yacht Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $1,149

Cruise Santorini’s volcanic coast by private motor yacht, stopping at Red Beach, White Beach, Palea Kameni, Nea Kameni, and Thirassia. Swim, snorkel, enjoy a BBQ and open bar, and choose a morning or afternoon departure. Hotel pickup and return transfers are included.

“This is the third time we have taken this yacht experience with Spiradoikos and it always is excellent. George and Capt G were very good and got us to nice smooth areas to swim and lounge. Great job to the crew!”

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4.Reykjavik: Northern Lights Motor Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 133 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $99

Leave Reykjavík Old Harbor on a 2.5-hour motor yacht cruise into Faxaflói Bay. Your guide explains the aurora and local sights while you watch for northern lights beyond Viðey. Choose warm indoor seating or the open deck, with blankets, Wi-Fi, and drinks available onboard.

“Didn’t see any lights but such a nice experience anyway! The captain and his son were so so friendly! Totally recommend!”

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5.Private Speed Boat Charter in St Maarten & Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $398

Captain Sam takes your private group by speedboat from Cole Bay to St. Maarten’s best water stops. Choose snorkeling at Creole Rock, turtles at Tintamarre, lunch at Pinel, quiet beaches, or Maho Beach, with drinks and gear included.

“Our family had a WONDERFUL time! Captain Sam was kind, professional, and very responsive to all of our questions/requests. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting St. Maarten!”

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6.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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7.Scenic Cruise & Guided walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $102

Spend about three hours aboard the historic yacht Faith on Lake Te Anau, with live commentary from the crew, tea or coffee, a guided 15-minute walk to a Hidden Lake, and afternoon or morning tea. Adam, Jackie, and George are among the crew associated with this relaxed small-group cruise.

“Good snacks and drinks. Wonderful crew and yaght. It rained the whole time so we spent most of the time in the cabin. It still was nice!”

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8.Private Full-Day Motor Yacht Cruise with Meal, Open Bar+Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $2,232

Spend about 10 hours on a private Santorini motor yacht from Vlychada, with hotel transfers, lunch, snacks, an open bar, snorkeling gear, Red and White Beach, the volcano, hot springs, Thirasia, and optional sunset views beneath Oia. Crew members such as Captain Leo, Niki, and Nobbi are praised for warm, attentive service.

“We had an amazing experience with the crew for the new yacht Leo. Neta was amazing with her service and knowledge of the islands she taught me a lot of the history. The entire crew was super helpful and the Captain went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Leónidas the captain took us to a great restaurant with great food ans Nobi made sure to keep the experience really welcomed.”

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9.Samui Boat Charter, Private Speedboat Charter, Angthong National Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $1,264

Spend about eight hours exploring Angthong National Marine Park by private speedboat from Koh Samui. Your English-speaking guide helps shape the day around snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, viewpoints, and quiet beaches. Hotel transfers, drinks, gear, and bottled water are included. Lunch, park entry, and kayaking cost extra.

“Pro experience from the private pick up and drop off to the boat. The boat was clean and well stocked and the staff were amazing with our kids. On the we encountered a storm but the crew did an excellent job of making sure we all felt safe and secure.”

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