Charter guide
Best Yacht Charters in Turks & Caicos
A comparison guide to private yacht, catamaran and powerboat charters in Providenciales, written for travellers choosing between boats rather than for one operator.
What makes a charter worth booking here
Turks & Caicos has one of the largest barrier reef systems in the world sitting minutes off Grace Bay, and a chain of uninhabited cays to the east that you cannot reach any other way. The boat is not a side trip. For most visitors it is the day they remember.
Almost every charter worth booking is private. You choose the vessel, the length of the day and the stops, and the captain shapes the route around the wind. Shared tours exist, but they run fixed schedules and fixed stops, which is why most groups end up on a private boat once they compare the two.
Match the boat to the day you want
The single biggest mistake is booking on price alone. A fast powerboat and a thirty guest catamaran are built for completely different days.
- •Powerboat: fastest to the far cays, best for four to twelve guests, best value for a half day.
- •Luxury cruiser: powerboat speed with more shade, seating and finish, for up to twelve guests.
- •Catamaran: the stable, spacious choice for twelve to thirty guests and celebrations.
- •Motor yacht: air conditioning, crew and range for French Cay and West Caicos.
What a good charter includes
Every vessel in our fleet includes a licensed local captain, snorkel gear, a cooler with ice and bottled water, fuel for the standard route and safety equipment for every guest. Catering, bar service and chef service are add ons on the larger boats.
Ask about the route before you confirm. A charter that only circles Grace Bay is not the same day as one that reaches Half Moon Bay and Fort George Cay.
Boats we would suggest
Send one inquiry with your date and group size and we come back with availability and a quote.
Yacht · Up to 20 guests
Premium Yacht
Milestone celebrations and guests who want air conditioning, crew service and range.
Catamaran · Up to 30 guests
Premium Catamaran
Large groups, bachelorette parties, family reunions and anyone who wants a stable, spacious deck.
Powerboat · Up to 12 guests
Premium Powerboat
Families and small groups who want to cover the most ground in a half day.
Common questions
- Which yacht charter is best for a first visit to Turks & Caicos?
- A half day private powerboat covers the barrier reef, Little Water Cay and a sandbar, which is the classic first boat day. Upgrade to a full day if you want Half Moon Bay and a beach lunch as well.
- Do I need to book a charter before I arrive?
- Yes for peak weeks. December through April and US holiday weeks fill early, especially for catamarans and yachts. Send your date as soon as your flights are set.
- Is a private charter better value than a group tour?
- For four or more guests it usually is, because group tours price per person. A private boat also lets you set the stops and stay longer where you like it.