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Providenciales Yacht Charters

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Yacht charters allow you to customize your excursion to suit your exact destination, activity, and even dining preferences. These private trips are offered at higher rates than shared cruises, but can be cost-effective for larger groups or families.
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Aerial view of a 47' Windy yacht in the Turks and Caicos
A luxurious and fast 47-foot Windy day yacht, operated by Moana Charters.

Providenciales offers an excellent selection of luxury yacht charters across a wide range of vessels. The majority of luxury yacht charters do not follow a fixed schedule or itinerary for day trips. Rates are typically based on half-day or full-day prices, with departure times and boating destinations dependent on guest wishes.

When compared to a shared cruise, a yacht charter is often the better choice for groups and large families, as the total rate can be comparable to individual rates on shared half-day and full-day boat cruises.

Some yacht charters offer passenger pickup directly in front of several luxury resorts on world-famous Grace Bay Beach. For those staying at one of the remote luxury resorts in the Turks and Caicos, such as Amanyara or Parrot Cay Resort, additional fees may apply. In other cases, yacht charters depart from one of the main marinas on Providenciales.

Yachts and Vessels

Luxury yacht at Fort George Cay in the Turks and Caicos
Visiting the incredible beach at Fort George Cay.

There’s an incredible selection of excursion boats in the Turks and Caicos, ranging from small open vessels to extravagant 80-foot (25 m) yachts.

Many of the luxury yachts are larger than the typical tour boats, which in turn tends to create a smoother ride for passengers. They often feature enclosed and air-conditioned cabins, complete with bathrooms, comfortable seating, and (in some cases) bedrooms for overnight expeditions. The sun is often intense in the Turks and Caicos, and it’s pleasant to have a shady retreat to escape to.

A few of the larger charter yachts have their own jet skis or WaveRunners. These small watercraft are a very exciting way to explore the crystal-clear waters of the Turks and Caicos.

Sights and Destinations

Turks and Caicos private charter
Private charters often visit the more remote locations in the Turks and Caicos, like the incredible West Caicos Marine National Park.

A Turks and Caicos yacht charter is one of our top recommended vacation activities, simply because it offers guests the opportunity to experience a little bit of everything that makes the archipelago a great destination.

You can customize your adventure to your exact desires, unlike scheduled cruises that tend to follow a regular route and itinerary.

Uninhabited Islands and Beaches

The most popular thing to do on excursions is simply to discover and relax on one of the many uninhabited cays, most of which are home to spectacular and pristine beaches. With over 100 named islands and cays, the Turks and Caicos certainly doesn’t disappoint in this regard. Your luxury charter can drop you off to explore your own private beach at your own pace.

Island cruising offers a little of everything. There are great beaches to stroll down, coral reefs to snorkel on, and rock iguanas to see. Some yacht charters can also be equipped for scuba diving or deep-sea fishing upon request.

The sandy islands of Little Water Cay, Water Cay, Pine Cay, and Fort George Cay are the favorite boating destinations of many charters. Little Water Cay, often referred to as Iguana Island, is a Turks and Caicos Islands rock iguana sanctuary and tropical beach paradise where the large and friendly lizards are quite approachable.

While these are incredible destinations in their own right, some of the cays further afield are worth exploring as well. French Cay is one such spot. Renowned for its incredible wall diving sites, this tiny nature reserve island also attracts fascinating birdlife and nurse sharks.

Above: Luxury yacht off of Providenciales.   Top right:  Top left:  Freediving in the incredible ocean waters of the Turks and Caicos.   Bottom right:  Top right:  Exploring the incredible Half Moon Bay with Moana Charters.  

Yacht Charter Activities

There's a huge array of water sports offered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. A great way to try them and learn at your own pace is on a yacht charter. Sports offered vary by company, but can include wakesurfing, wakeboarding, snorkeling, and jet skiing. Some charters even have e-foils you can use to cruise the shallows.

Snorkeling

The vibrant barrier reef off the Caicos Islands.

The Turks and Caicos hides a wonderful array of snorkeling reefs, and no two sites are alike. There are small sheltered reefs that support wide menageries of reef fish, sections of the barrier reef with incredible yellow sea fan beds, and the deep blue open ocean off the wall.

As custom cruises are more likely to travel the extra distance to the best locations, your chances of spotting dolphins and whales (when in season) are greater on a yacht charter than on a shared cruise. It’s truly an unforgettable experience to snorkel with these majestic sea mammals.

There’s always an incredible array of underwater sights to explore in the turquoise waters, including miles of coral reef, vibrant and colorful fish, lobsters, conch, and the national icon, JoJo the Dolphin.

It's typical on Turks and Caicos yacht charters for a crew member to act as a snorkel guide and point out many interesting and well-camouflaged sea creatures that would otherwise go unnoticed.

Freediving

On a private charter, you have the freedom to choose exactly how to spend your day. The Turks and Caicos is an amazing place for freediving, and yacht charters can transport you to many of the beautiful and interesting underwater sights (both shallow and at mid-depths), where reefs, wrecks, and sea creatures await. Freediving lessons are offered on Providenciales, and can be paired with a yacht charter trip to some of the best freediving sites in the area.

Scuba Diving

Small-group scuba diving is another great activity. You’ll have the full attention of dive masters, a less hectic space to set up in, and you’ll get to see the interesting marine life before it’s scared off by others.

Typically, most dive trips consist of a two-tank dive in the morning, which leaves time for other activities in the afternoon.

Fishing

Interested in trying your hand at fishing? Deep sea sport fishing and bottom fishing is great in the Turks and Caicos, and you won’t have a long journey out to the prime fishing grounds either.

History and Nature

West Caicos is another amazing destination, with features that everyone will enjoy. There’s Bernard Bay, a sheltered beach with perfect water, scenic coastal cliffs and snorkeling, the historical site of Yankee Town, and the impressive wall diving of the West Caicos Marine National Park.

The Caribbean offers some spectacular ocean hues, yet the incredible blue waters off in the West Caicos Marine National Park have to be seen to be believed. Due to the travel distances from Grace Bay, many of the scheduled cruises don’t make it out to West Caicos. A private yacht charter is the perfect way to discover this pristine coast.

Refreshments and Dining

Aerial view of a yacht, skiff, and jet ski.
Some excursions include a jet ski and other watercraft use, as well as a smaller tender boat for exploring the reefs and shallows.

Most yacht charters can cater to your exact dining and refreshment preferences. Typically, a wide complement of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, fresh snacks, and fruit is offered on half-day excursions, and lunch is included on full-day adventures. Most boat cruises in Turks and Caicos offer the quintessential bottomless rum punch, yet the luxury charters tend to have a wider and better range of beverage choices, including wine, imported beers, and champagne.

Beach lunches and BBQs are another great option on a yacht charter. There’s no better dining setting than one of the perfect white-sand Turks and Caicos beaches. The larger tour vessels feature galleys (or kitchens), so dishes can be created fresh. Most charters are able to cater to specific food requests if needed. Inquire when you book for details.

Reservations and Booking

Turks and Caicos private snorkel charter
Snorkeling at the barrier reef off of Providenciales in the Princess Alexandra National Park.

Turks and Caicos yacht charters can be booked directly through the charter business (which typically results in the best rates), or through your local accommodation or concierge service.

During the December to April tourism high season, the availability of yacht charters may be limited. It’s advisable to make reservations well in advance of your scheduled visit.

A 12% Government Tourism Tax is applied to tour prices. This may or may not be included in the listed price.

Most yacht charters require a deposit upon booking.

Cancellations

Due to the popularity and specialty nature of yacht charters, canceling an excursion close to the scheduled departure date may incur stringent fees (as it's unlikely that the charter can earn a new booking with little notice). Some companies require 24 hours notice, while other charters may require as much as 20 days notice.

If a yacht charter is canceled due to weather, charters will typically reschedule or refund you at no charge.

Turks and Caicos Yacht Charters

Moana Charters
Moana Charters is a luxury private day charter company based in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Discover amazing beaches, uninhabited cays, beautiful reefs, and much more. Choose from sporty Axopar day yachts or a spacious and luxurious Windy yacht with an air-conditioned cabin.
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Big Blue Collective
Big Blue Collective's luxury charter fleet provides exceptional service and unique destination offerings, different to many other options out there. They bring their streamlined attention to detail and sense of adventure to even the most chilled days on the water.
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Okeanos Charters
Okeanos Charters is a private luxury charter providing custom adventures to the beautiful beaches, cays, and reefs that surround the Turks and Caicos. Discover paradise at your own pace.
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Sail Beluga
Discover the Turks and Caicos your way on a bespoke sailing adventure on the Beluga. For decades, the Beluga has offered a unique and true sailing experience, led by professional, friendly, and certified captains that know the best beaches, cays, reefs, and sights in the Turks and Caicos.
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Ocean Frontiers
Take a custom charter to the best locations in the Turks and Caicos aboard a sleek and elegant 37' Axopar yacht. Captain Ernesto is highly qualified and brings over 30 years of experience, and every trip is carefully crafted to be exceptional.
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Sun Charters
Sun Charters’ brand-new luxury catamaran, Marie Helene, offers truly standout trips to some of the best sailing destinations the country has to offer. The 65-foot (20 m) vessel has several cabins onboard and is available for both half- and full-day custom charters as well as multi-day sailing trips that explore distant cays.
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