Private boat for hire with captain cruising turquoise water in the Maldives
Crewed · By the Hour or the Day

Private boat hire in the Maldives.

Rent your own boat with captain and crew — a speedboat for a few hours, or a luxury yacht for the day. No licence, no experience, no fixed route. Just the ocean, on your terms.

$150+
Per hour, speedboat
2 – 50
Guests aboard
Captain & crew
Always included
What You Can Do

Your boat, your day, your way.

Hire it for a purpose or for the pure pleasure of being on the water. There's no set itinerary — tell us what you'd like and the crew makes it happen.

Private boat cruising between Maldives islands
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Cruise & Explore

Drift between islands and atolls, dropping anchor wherever the water calls you.

Snorkelling from a private hired boat over a reef in the Maldives
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Snorkel & Swim

The best reefs, reached privately, with gear aboard and a crew who know every site.

Private boat stopped at a sandbank in the Maldives
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Sandbanks & Sunsets

Be set down on an empty sandbank, or cruise into a golden-hour sky with a drink in hand.

Boats & Rates

Hire the boat that fits the day.

Indicative 2026 rates. We match the vessel to your group, your budget and what you want to do, then send a fixed quote.

By the hour

Private Speedboat

Quick, nimble and flexible — perfect for a few hours, a sandbank run or reaching a reef fast.

from $150–300per hour
A day on the water

Luxury Catamaran

Stable, spacious and shaded — the ideal platform for a relaxed full day with family or friends.

$2,000–5,000per day
The finest

Motor Yacht

Crew, comfort and space, for a day that feels like a private island that moves.

$5,000–15,000per day
Why Private

Why hire privately rather than join a tour.

No licence needed

Every boat is fully crewed with a local captain. You never touch the helm unless you want to.

Your group only

No strangers, no shared schedule, no waiting on other passengers.

Go where you like

Change plans on a whim — another reef, a longer lunch, one more swim. The day bends to you.

The right boat

From a two-seat speedboat to a yacht for fifty, matched precisely to your group and budget.

How It Works

Three steps to your private boat.

1

Tell us what you want

Send us your dates, group size and what you'd like to do — a sandbank day, reef snorkelling, resort hopping, a sunset cruise, or just time on the water. Be as detailed or as vague as you like.

2

We match the right boat

From our network of private speedboats, catamarans and luxury yachts, we find the vessel that fits your group, your budget and your day. We send you options with a clear, fixed quote — no hidden fees.

3

Step aboard

We handle collection from your resort or Malé, the crew, the permits and the timing. You step aboard — everything is already arranged. The crew takes care of the rest.

No licence needed. Every boat comes with a fully qualified local captain and crew. You never need to touch the helm. This is private boat hire with full service — not a bareboat rental.

Begin

Request a quote.

Tell us your dates, group size and what you'd like to do, and we'll reply personally with the right boat and a fixed quote — usually within hours.

Thank you.

Your request is with us. We'll reply personally, very soon, with the right boat and a fixed quotation.

Everything You Need to Know

Private boat hire, answered.

No. Every boat comes with a fully qualified local captain and crew. This is a crewed charter, not a bareboat rental — you never need to touch the helm unless you want to.

Private speedboats start from $150–$300 per hour. Luxury catamarans run $2,000–$5,000 per day, and motor yachts from $5,000–$15,000+ per day. All prices are per charter and include the vessel, captain, crew, fuel, snorkelling gear and light refreshments.

Speedboats for quick trips and flexibility, luxury catamarans for stable full-day cruises, and motor yachts for the ultimate private experience. We match the boat to your group, budget and what you want to do.

Yes. Speedboats are available by the hour — perfect for a quick sandbank visit, a reef snorkel or a sunset cruise. Yachts and catamarans are typically hired for a half day or full day.

Anywhere the sea allows — private sandbanks, coral reefs, resort islands for lunch, dolphin channels at sunset, local islands for a walk. The crew knows every spot and will suggest the best route for the day's conditions.

Light refreshments, water and soft drinks are included. Champagne, canapés, a full lunch on board or a private sandbank picnic can be arranged as extras. We can also drop you at a resort restaurant as part of the day.

During peak season (December–April), two to four weeks is ideal. In quieter months, shorter notice often works. The best boats fill up fast, so earlier is always better.

We reschedule at no charge or provide a full refund if your dates don't allow it. We always recommend booking early in your trip to leave a buffer day.