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The 15 Best Private Boat Charters In Grand Cayman (2024)

Private boat charters.

In this article, we review the top 15 private boat charters in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

1. George’s Watersports – 4-Stop Private Boat Charter

George’s Watersports offers a 3-hour 4-stop private boat charter that goes to the following spots:

– Stingray City sandbar – Snorkeling at the  Barrier Reef – Starfish Point – Mangrove Forest

This private charter can be customized. If you want to spend more or less time at any particular spot, then you can tell the crew.

This boat can accommodate up to 12 guests max.

The boat that is used during this charter is 36-feet in length. It is a dual-hull Aventura boat with twin-250hp outboard engines.

Below is a video showing this 4-stop private boat charter in Grand Cayman:

Click here to learn more about this 4-stop private charter with George’s Watersports!

2. Cayman Yacht Charters (Catch The Cat) – Private Catamaran Charter

Cayman Yacht Charters offers a 4-hour 3-stop private catamaran charter from their luxury 46-foot catamaran.

This is a more expensive option, but the experience is worth the price tag. This charter takes you to the following spots:

– Stingray City sandbar – Snorkeling at the  Barrier Reef – Starfish Point

Click here to learn more about this private charter.

3. Red Sail Sports

Red Sail Sports is the largest watersports company in the Cayman Islands. They have locations in most of the major hotels in Grand Cayman.

They offer private charters with a 27-foot Boston Whaler center console boat. This is a relatively small boat, meaning that it can only accommodate groups of 8 people or less.

This charter can go to all of the popular areas in North Sound, such as Stingray City and Rum Point .

Click here to learn more.

4. Anchor Tours

Anchor Tours offers charters on their single hull boat.

This boat is good for parties and larger groups.

5. Captain Marvin’s

Captain Marvin’s is one of the oldest watersports companies in the Cayman Islands.

They offer a variety of private charters on different boats. Most of their boats are large and relatively slow.

6. Moby Dick Tours

Moby Dick Tours has been operating private boat charters in Grand Cayman for many years.

They have a large boat that is good for groups of 25 people or more.

7. Aqua Watersports

Aqua Watersports offers private boat charters to Stingray City and other popular areas in Grand Cayman.

Their boat is 43-feet in length, and can handle groups up to 12 people. It is relatively expensive to charter this boat since it is a high-end vessel.

8. Get Bent Charters

Get Bent Charters specializes in private fishing trips.

They also offer private snorkel charters and trips to Stingray City .

Their boat is large and relatively slow. If you want to be in the sun, then other boats might be preferable.

9. Cayman Turtle Divers

Cayman Turtle Divers is a leading scuba diving company in Grand Cayman.

They also offer private snorkel charters to Stingray City and other spots in North Sound.

They have experienced and friendly staff, and a good reputation.

10. Living The Dream Divers

Living The Dream Divers is a scuba diving company in Grand Cayman that also offers private boat charters.

Their boat is 36-feet in length, and has lots of shade and space.

11. Nick’s Private Charters

Nick’s Private Charters offers private snorkel trips to the Barrier Reef & Stingray City .

Their boat is 30-feet in length. This boat is relatively slow, meaning that if you want a faster boat, then other options may be better.

12. Rowan Watersports

Rowan Watersports offers private boat charters in Grand Cayman from their 45-foot boat.

This boat is relatively slow and doesn’t have a lot of open space.

13. Cayman Snorkel Company

Cayman Snorkel Company offers private charters from a 32-foot Luhrs Open Express Cruiser.

This boat can accommodate groups of up to 12 people. They offer private snorkel charters to Stingray City and other popular areas.

14. Aquarius Sea Tours

Aquarius Sea Tours offers private snorkel charters to Stingray City and the surrounding reef.

Their boat is 40-feet in length, and can accommodate groups of up to 20 people.

This boat is slow, meaning that it takes longer to reach each spot compared to other boats.

15. Happy Day Charters 

Happy Day Charters offers private boat trips to Stingray City, Rum Point and most snorkel spots in Grand Cayman.

Their boat can accommodate up to 8 guests.

How much does a private boat charter cost in Grand Cayman?

Private boat charters in Grand Cayman can cost anywhere from $1,250 USD to $3,000 USD, depending on the type of boat and experience.

What is the best private snorkeling charter in Grand Cayman?

The best private snorkeling charter in Grand Cayman is the 3-hour charter with George's Watersports.

Final thoughts

The best private boat charter in Grand Cayman is the 3-hour 4-stop private boat charter from George’s Watersports. They are ranked number one in TripAdvisor out of over 300 other companies in Grand Cayman.

Private charters can be expensive, so if you are looking for a more affordable boat trip, then consider doing a regular Stingray City tour .

Article by:

George wauchope.

Founder of George’s Watersports & Thingstodocayman.net.

I created this website to help answer common questions about vacationing in the Cayman Islands, and to help tourists find the best things to do.

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3 of the Best Places to Get a Catamaran on Grand Cayman

There’s something magical about being out on the sparkling, blue water of the Caribbean. When you stay at The Residences Located at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the surrounding sea. One of our favorites is to spend the day on a catamaran on Grand Cayman. Here’s everything you need to know! 

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1. Cayman Catamaran Charters

How long would you like to be out on the water? Cayman Catamaran Charters will make it happen! You can choose from half-day sails, full-day sails, and multi-day charters. You can even do a sunset cruise! Imagine seeing the stunning sunset colors from a spectacular viewpoint on your personal catamaran. If you’re going to be out on the water for more than a half-day, lunch is provided. You won’t have to worry about a thing while you’re out on the water! 

2. Red Sail Sports

If a catamaran excursion is more your speed, Red Sail Sports offers catamaran tours to Stingray City Sandbar . At this must-see attraction, you can swim and snorkel with stingrays! The water is only three to five feet deep, so you can relax as the rays swim around you. Red Sail Sports will take you on one of their catamaran tours that include this famous attraction as a stop. This is the perfect option for those that want to experience a catamaran or Stingray City but don’t have time for a full day charter. 

3. Cayman Yacht Charters

If you’re looking for a day out on the ocean, we recommend going with a company like Cayman Yacht Charters . This excellent charter service has a catamaran they fondly named Catch the Cat. This luxurious boat even has a jetski on board! Work with them to plan your day out on the water– you can use this boat to see gorgeous sights, go snorkeling, or just cruise around as you bask in the sun. 

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Your vacation should be stress-free! When you stay at The Residences Located at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, you have access to some incredible resort amenities . One of the most useful is our concierge service. Whether you’re looking for a catamaran on Grand Cayman or dinner reservations, we can help! Here are some of our favorite things to do that we can help you organize your itinerary around: 

• Spend your days on the gorgeous Seven Mile Beach
• Discover what’s beneath the waves while shore diving
• Explore the island on horseback 
• Stand in awe of the Bioluminescent Bay
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