How to choose a boat charter in Turks and Caicos: find the boat that fits your day

Best for: everyone, before anything else

Headcount narrows the fleet fast. Our smallest boats suit two to six, the mid-size yachts and catamarans eight to twenty, and the biggest boats carry fifty or seventy. Most prices include a set number of guests, so a boat that includes most of your group is often the best value.

How do I choose the right size boat?

Set your party size on two or three listings and compare. Room to move matters as much as seats: shade, a sun pad, a net to lie on. Our large group charters guide covers the big boats.

Best for: matching the boat to the mood

Each kind of boat makes a different day. A speedboat gets you to the shipwreck and the far cays fastest. A catamaran is stable and roomy, with nets to lounge on, which makes it a family favorite. A sailboat trades speed for the hush of the wind, and a luxury yacht brings air-conditioned cabins, sun pads and a bar.

Is a catamaran or a yacht better for a boat charter?

A catamaran for space and calm, a yacht for comfort and pace. Watersports fans can look for a boat that carries a subwing, which lets you glide underwater behind the boat. Our guide to catamaran, yacht or sailboat goes deeper.

Best for: foodies and anyone celebrating

“Food and drinks included” can mean a cooler of beer or a three-course lunch, so read the menu for the length you’re booking. Every listing spells it out, option by option, right down to the drinks. On our top yachts you choose two or three mains and three sides from a comprehensive gourmet menu, sent in at least the day before.

Do boat charters include food?

Every charter includes food and drinks on its options, from fruit and snacks to a full lunch or a beach BBQ, and you can always bring your own. Our charters with lunch guide compares every menu.

Best for: anyone staying in Grace Bay

Most of our charters leave from Leeward, at the island’s east end, 5 to 15 minutes from Grace Bay. A few leave from Turtle Cove on the north shore, and one from the south coast. Each listing names its meeting point.

Do boat charters pick you up from your hotel?

Some do. Two of our smaller boats run a free shuttle from central Grace Bay and Long Bay resorts, and several boats can collect you from your beach or villa by boat for a fee. Our guide to getting to your charter has the details.

Best for: planners and peace of mind

Every charter shows its free-cancellation window, 24, 48 or 72 hours before you go, and you pay a deposit to secure the boat. If the captain or management considers the weather unsafe or too rough, you reschedule or get a refund.

Are boat charters in Turks and Caicos licensed?

Every operator we book is licensed by the TCI Government and Port Authority and fully insured, with licensed captains and certified crew. We’re curated, not crowdsourced: an operator who falls short of five-star standards comes off the site.

• How many guests does the price include? It’s on every option, with the price for extra guests.
• What’s on the menu for my length? Listed option by option, right down to the drinks.
• Where do we meet, and is there a shuttle? The meeting point is on every listing.
• How late can I cancel for free? 24, 48 or 72 hours before, printed on the listing.

Narrowed it down? Compare your shortlist below, set your party and the length, and prices update live, taxes included. Still weighing the length? Read half day or full day, or browse every private boat charter. If it’s just the two of you, a jet ski tour or a group excursion is a great day too.

• Taxes included. The price you see is the price you pay.
• A deposit secures the boat. Every boat shows its free-cancellation window.
• Fast answers. Requests are confirmed within a few hours, nearly always the same day.