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Private Snorkelling Charters: The 15 Best Boats to Book

202 trips  ·  from $14 per person

A private boat buys you the reef before the day-trip fleet arrives and a skipper who moves when the water is wrong. The 15 below are quoted per boat where the operator prices them that way, with the seat count next to the price.

️Nusa Penida by Private Boat - Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour - Crystal Bay and the wait for manta rays
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️Nusa Penida by Private Boat – Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour

1.️Nusa Penida by Private Boat – Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,424 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend 10 to 11 hours crossing from Serangan to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan by speedboat. You will snorkel four areas, look for manta rays and turtles, eat beside an infinity pool, and visit Kelingking Cliff by car. Guides such as Ringo, Nemo, Vicky, and Jena are praised for friendly support.

“My husband and I chose the premium shared experience, and it was well worth the price. The boat was comfortable and spacious, everyone’s belongings remained dry, and our tour guides were also great. We were in a small group of 10 excluding the crew, however the snorkeling was in more secluded areas so we didn’t have to worry about getting lost in other tour groups. The day is jam-packed, but the land tour to Kelingkling beach was optional so only my husband and I ended up going while everyone else had extra time to relax at the beautiful lunch spot. The professional photography/go pro footage included in the premium package…”

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Gili Islands: Private or Shared Snorkeling Boat Trip - Turtle Paradise near Gili Meno
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Gili Islands: Private or Shared Snorkeling Boat Trip

2.Private or Shared Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,989 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $14Best value

You’ll visit turtle areas, the Gili Meno underwater statues, coral gardens, and a quieter reef near Gili Air with an English-speaking guide. Tom, Jack, Maron, Adi, and Arul are among the guides praised for calm instruction and strong GoPro photography. Choose a shared or private boat, with options lasting 2 to 8 hours.

“Perfect day. Guides were great. Saw some turts and millions of fish. Loved it.”

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From Bali: Nusa Penida Private Snorkeling Tour with Lunch - Manta Point, Manta Bay, or Secret Bay
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From Bali: Nusa Penida Private Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

3.Nusa Penida Private Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,067 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $91

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Nusa Penida by fast boat, snorkeling at up to four reef sites, and visiting Kelingking Cliff. Guides such as Fernando, Ariel, Gede, and Aldo help with safety, wildlife spotting, and GoPro photos. Lunch, equipment, towels, water, and hotel pickup options are included.

“Great experience with top crew. Sure the hotspots would be more or less the same with other tours but the crew made the experience. Always felt safe & comfortable, even when the weather / waves were turning against us. Top blokes with sense of humour, knew the ins & outs and offered to accomodate the best they could.”

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Phi Phi: Private Longtail Boat to Maya Bay with Snorkeling - Maya Bay before the crowds arrive
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Phi Phi: Private Longtail Boat to Maya Bay with Snorkeling

4.Private Longtail Boat to Maya Bay with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,632 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $112 per boat (seats 2)

Take a private longtail boat from Koh Phi Phi with a local captain such as Abo, Leaf, Malik, or Nat. Visit Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Bay, Viking Cave, and Loh Samah Bay, with snorkeling, fresh pineapple, and water included. Choose an early morning trip for fewer crowds, or an afternoon option for sunset and bioluminescent plankton.

“Absolutely amazing. Perhaps my favorite part of my whole Thailand trip. Lots of amazing snorkeling spots, beautiful boat ride, sunset stunning and our captain o captain was the chillest amazing captain. Will book again next time I come to phi phi islands.”

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Nusa Penida Snorkeling Adventure (Private & All-Inclusive) - Snorkeling at Manta Bay and the island’s coves
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Nusa Penida Snorkeling Adventure (Private & All-Inclusive)

5.Nusa Penida Snorkeling Adventure (Private & All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,197 reviews · from $129

Travel from Bali to Nusa Penida for a full day of snorkeling at Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, GT Bay, and nearby coves, then see Kelingking Beach and Crystal Bay. Your private car, lunch, equipment, hotel transfers, guide, Wi-Fi, and underwater GoPro photos are included. Guides such as Ngurah, Widianaa, Eka, and Nyana have earned special praise.

“Such a fun day! My husband and I had a blast on this day trip out to Nusa Penda. The team is incredibly organized and communicative. Sending you messages every step of the way. All of our tour guides were kind and worked hard to make sure we were having the best day. We really enjoyed the snorkeling and got to see mantas, sea turtles and dolphins!!! Additionally the guide takes go pro pictures and air drops them too you which was awesome! one thing to note - the ferry ride can be a little bumpy just letting people know if you get easily seasick but we were fine!”

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Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club - Snorkeling near Pearl and Rose islands
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Nassau: Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

6.Pigs, Snorkel, Turtles, Lunch, Private Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,116 reviews · 4 hours · from $139

Join Captain Andy, Kareem, or another Oasis Ocean 7 crew for a four-hour speedboat trip from Paradise Island. Snorkel a reef, watch turtles at Green Cay, then spend two hours at a private Rose Island beach club with pigs, lunch, kayaks, hammocks, soft drinks, and access to the Da Nest lookout.

“Absolutely amazing trip! Perfect amount of time at each location and such a friendly team aboard the boat (Andy, Andrew, MJ, Showtime and Cleono!) I would definitely recommend!”

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Nassau Swimming Pigs: Snorkeling, Lunch & Private Beach Club - The harbor ride past Nassau’s best-known sights
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Nassau Swimming Pigs: Snorkeling, Lunch & Private Beach Club

7.Nassau Swimming Pigs: Snorkeling, Lunch & Private Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 783 reviews · from $140

Cruise from Elizabeth on Bay past Paradise Island, Atlantis, Fort Montagu, and Ocean Club to a private beach near Atholl Island. Feed and hold friendly pigs, enjoy lunch and unlimited rum punch, then use kayaks, paddleboards, floaties, games, and snorkeling gear. Free photos and video are included.

“well organized lots of fun; great staff great family activity pigs were great and snorkeling allowed us to see many beautiful fish”

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Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling - How the private Jeep setup works
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Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling

8.Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $74

This 5 to 6-hour private Cozumel Jeep tour combines Punta Sur, San Gervasio, El Cedral, snorkeling, lunch, and island viewpoints. Your guide helps shape the day, and guides such as Julio, Bibi, Carlos, Charlie, and Emily have been praised for friendly, personal service. Admission fees and restaurant drinks cost extra.

“It was super personalized and we learned so much about the history of the island. The mayan cultural experience was fantastic!”

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Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Semi Private Boat Tour - The fast ride along Oahu’s coast
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Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Semi Private Boat Tour

9.Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Semi Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 710 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Join Captain Max Boat Tours for a 90-minute Turtle Canyon trip from Honolulu. A maximum of six people ride a fast zodiac-style boat to snorkel with wild sea turtles, tropical fish, and possibly dolphins or monk seals. Guides such as Max, Sofia, Santiago, and Chris help beginners, provide flotation gear, and point out marine life.

“Great boat ride! Didn't see many turtles and it was still wonderful! Such a warm, sunny, beautiful day!”

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Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach - Brewers Bay is the practical weather alternative
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Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

10.Snorkel & Swim with Turtles. Semi Private Tour to Buck Island & Honeymoon Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 661 reviews · from $160

Spend four hours on a semi-private St. Thomas charter with captains such as Rusty, Mike, Dave, or JW. Snorkel at Turtle Cove or Brewers Bay, look for turtles and tropical fish, then visit Honeymoon Beach and Dinghy’s Beach Bar. Gear, water, soda, and beer are included. Lunch, towels, sunscreen, and tips are extra.

“This was an amazing experience. We saw sea turtles, sting rays, and beautiful tropical fish. The capstan JW was laid bs k, kind and knowledgeable. 10/10 experience.”

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50' Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience - What SY Sirena feels like on the water
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50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

11.50′ Luxury Yacht. Private Full or Half Day Catamaran Snorkel, & Beach Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 606 reviews · from $1,595 per boat (seats 12)

Take up to 12 people aboard SY Sirena, a 50-foot catamaran departing Red Hook. Your captain can shape a half or full day around snorkeling, beaches, turtles, sightseeing, and lunch stops near St. Thomas and St. John. Floats, snorkel gear, beer, soda, water, rum punch, and an onboard restroom are included.

“A great experience hands down!!! Service and attention to detail by Capt Mandy and her first mate Olivia was top notch!! Made the trip for my wife 50th Birthday!! The private beach was amazing and the rum punch was on point!!!”

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Private 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with Guide for up to 10 people - What the three-hour boat trip is like
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Private ‘OG’ Manatee Snorkel Tour with Guide for up to 10 people

12.Private ‘OG’ Manatee Snorkel Tour with Guide for up to 10 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 598 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $671 per boat (seats 10)

Meet at River Ventures in Crystal River for a private boat trip into the national wildlife refuge. You’ll watch a short manatee briefing, receive a wetsuit and snorkel gear, then enter the water with guides such as Sarah, Kelly, Dave, or Lindsey. Guides search for manatees and take photos above and below the water, available to buy afterward.

“Our guide Sarah and Captain Chip were fantastic! We did the private tour and were glad we did. Just the 4 of us with Sarah in the water with 3 huge Manatees and a baby. They came up to us and rolled around like puppy dogs, even looked us in the eyes face to face within inches many times. Couldn't have dreamt of a better experience with those creatures and our crew. This company cares about the Manatees, our environment, and their customers!”

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Private Turtle Spotting Snorkeling Excursion in Aruba - How the 90-minute turtle search works
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Private Turtle Spotting Snorkeling Excursion in Aruba

13.Private Turtle Spotting Snorkeling Excursion in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 546 reviews · from $97

Meet your guide at Tres Trapi Beach for a 90-minute private snorkeling outing focused on Aruba’s green sea turtles. Guides such as Ray, Marcus, Alan, and Pauline provide gear, safety help, turtle-friendly swimming advice, and video footage. Basic swimming skills are required, and the rocky steps into the water call for sturdy water shoes.

“Excellent location to swim with and view sea turtles in their natural habitat. We didn’t really see any other sea creatures (except one jellyfish which the guide was very quick to spot and distance us away from), but that was fine because the fRead more”

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Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling with Private Transfer & Lunch - Boarding the traditional boat
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Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling with Private Transfer & Lunch

14.Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling with Private Transfer & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 539 reviews · from $39

Travel from Seminyak in a private car to Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun, then take a covered traditional boat to two calm snorkeling sites. Equipment, a set-menu Indonesian lunch, showers, and hotel pickup are included. Optional Tibumana and Kanto Lampo waterfalls add scenery, but traffic and weather can stretch this into a long day.

“Wonderful experience! Blue Lagoon is an amazing location with crystal clear waters. The guides were fantastic! Highly reccommend!”

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Jade Caverns Private Jeep Tour with Lunch and Snorkeling - El Cedral adds a local beginning
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Jade Caverns Private Jeep Tour with Lunch and Snorkeling

15.Jade Caverns Private Jeep Tour with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 525 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Ride across Cozumel in a private Jeep with a guide such as Marco, Miguel, Johnny, or Paco. Visit Jade Caverns, El Mirador, and Chen Rio, then enjoy snorkeling access and lunch at Coco’s Beach Club. The day mixes caves, island history, tequila, chocolate, tortillas, and beach time, but expect a fair amount of driving.

“Edwin was a fantastic guide to spend the day with! Jumping into the cave pool was a cool experience. Bring cash if you want to buy tequila”

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