Private Charters in the USA: the 4 We’d Board First

1.Private tour for 12 people on a 40 ft Yacht, Ft Lauderdale bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $184Our pick

Take a private yacht from Bahia Mar Yachting Center through Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway. Choose a 2, 4, or 6 hour cruise, ask Captain Andre or Captain Simon about sandbar time, bring your own food and drinks, and enjoy a cooler, restroom, music system, and shaded seating.

“Andre did a great job! He was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. The boat was awesome too! We cruised the intercoastal while he pointed out different houses and boats. We anchored at a sandbar for awhile to swim and have fun. He had plenty of swim toys: giant mat, noodles, balls, etc. We booked the boat for four hours which was perfect for us. Thank you Andre for a great day!”

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2.3 Hour Crab Island Tour from Destin Non-Private with Floats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Best value

Spend three hours touring Destin Harbor, watching for wild dolphins, then relaxing at Crab Island for about two hours. The shared boat carries up to 22 people and includes snorkeling gear, bottled water, three paddleboards, and two lily pads. Crews such as Spencer, Delaney, Jesse, and Wendi keep the outing friendly and easygoing.

“Boat with plenty of room and a fun crew. Jesse and Donna were awesome hosts making sure we saw dolphins had a great spot at Crab Island, and never stopped moving putting out toys, calling vendors to our boat and playing with the kids. Perfect trip for a family.”

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3.2-Hour Private Sailing Experience in San Diego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend two private hours on San Diego Bay aboard Sterling Sails’ clean sailing yacht, Mojave. Captain Liz can shape the route around your group, from the USS Midway and Coronado to sea lions, sunset views, and the bay’s historic ships. Snacks, drinks, and champagne are included.

“Capt. Liz was amazing. She answered all questions before and during the trip. She took us to see things we wanted, and was so knowledgeable! Her boat is wonderful, and she made our tour extra special. We could not have asked for a better experience.”

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4.Private USS Arizona and USS Missouri Pearl Harbor Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $385

Visit the USS Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri on a private six-hour tour from your Oahu hotel, airport, or port. Your driver-guide handles the logistics, while official site staff lead portions of the ship and memorial visits. Guides such as Noelani, Rich, Billy, and Yolanda add local and military context.

“The private tour with Yolanda was wonderful and more than expected. However, the communication prior to the tour was nonexistent. Several attempts to reach Viatour went unanswered and we weren't sure we were going to picked up until a phone call at the last minute.”

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