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Yacht Charters in Naples, Florida: The Complete Guide

Explore the best yacht charters in Naples, Florida. Discover luxury yachts, private day trips, multi-day charters, itineraries, pricing, and local charter companies.

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The Galeon 550 Fly, one of the yachts you can charter from Naples City Dock

A private yacht charter in Naples gives your group a boat, a captain and often a crew for a half day (4 hours) or a full day (8 hours). Most charter yachts here take up to 12 guests, and prices are per boat, not per person: from about $1,500 to $6,000 for a half day on a sport yacht, $6,500 to $12,000 on a flybridge or motor yacht, and more for a superyacht. Boats leave from Naples City Dock and Naples Bay, or pick up on Marco Island.

Below: how a charter works and what it costs, the Naples charter companies we recommend, every yacht you can book from Naples with its size and price, and where to go, from a Keewaydin beach day to a few nights in Key West.

How a private yacht charter works

You book the whole yacht for your group. Bigger yachts don't take more people (most are licensed for up to 12 guests, whatever their size); they give you more room, shade, cabins and crew.

  • You set the plan. Tell the captain what you'd like: a beach day on Keewaydin Island, lunch at a waterfront restaurant, dolphins, a sunset. They'll fit the route to the tide, the wind and your time.
  • Where you board. Naples Nantucket Yacht Group's yachts leave from Naples City Dock or The Boathouse on Naples Bay. Fathom Charters picks up in Naples or on Marco Island.
  • Captain and crew. Every charter comes with a licensed captain; yachts from about 50 feet up add a crew of two to four to serve, anchor and look after the water toys.
  • Food and drink. Water and ice are usually included. Bring your own food and drinks, plan a stop at a waterfront restaurant, or ask about catering.
  • When to go. November to May brings the calmest, driest days. Summer mornings are best, before the afternoon thunderstorms build.

What it costs

Prices are for the whole yacht. These are the companies' starting rates as of November 2026; holidays and peak season can cost more.

YachtHalf day (4 hours)Full day (8 hours)
Day boats and sport yachts, 33 to 51 ft$1,500 (3 hours) to $5,900$4,000 to $7,900
Flybridge and motor yachts, 55 to 85 ft$6,500 to $12,000$8,900 to $15,000
Smaller private boats: pontoons, tiki boats, catamarans$600 to $895 (2 to 4 hours)$1,095 (6 hours)
Superyachts, 100 ft and upOn requestOn request

On top of the charter, budget for a gratuity for the crew (15 to 20 percent is customary) and any extras. Fathom Charters' captain is paid separately at the dock, at $100 an hour. Naples Nantucket Yacht Group rents water toys for its yachts: paddleboards ($125), a Seabob underwater scooter ($400) and jet skis ($1,500).

Yacht charter companies in Naples

The Fathom Charters Tiara 43LS yacht on the Gulf at sunset

Fathom Charters

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Fathom Charters runs one yacht, a Tiara 43LS sport yacht, and builds the day around you: a sunset cruise, dolphin watching, lunch on Marco Island, Sunday Fun Day at Stan's in Goodland, a full day to Cabbage Key, or two days in Key West sleeping aboard. It picks up in Naples or on Marco Island, takes up to 12 guests and books online, from $1,500 for a three-hour tour and $2,000 for a four-hour half day.

Editor's Tip

The captain's fee of $100 an hour (fuel, ice and water included) is paid at the dock, on top of the charter: budget about $400 more for a half day.

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Naples Nantucket Yacht Group

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Naples Nantucket Yacht Group has more than a dozen yachts based in Naples, from a 33-foot Riva runabout to Eden, a 112-foot Westport superyacht, leaving from Naples City Dock and The Boathouse on Naples Bay. Half days start at $2,975 on the Formula 35 and full days run to $15,000 on the Galeon 800. Several of the larger yachts do multi-day trips, and the group also charters yachts in the Bahamas, on Florida's east coast and in the Mediterranean.

Editor's Tip

The Formula 35, Aquila 44 and Schaefer 510 book online; for the others, call (239) 331-6868. Ask which yachts are in Naples for your dates: some spend part of the year elsewhere.

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The yachts and private boats you can charter from Naples

Every yacht our recommended companies charter from Naples, by size, then smaller private boats for budget-friendly trips. Prices are per charter.

Day boats and sport yachts

Quick, fun and the best value: made for Keewaydin, a sandbar afternoon or lunch by boat.

Flybridge and motor yachts

Room to spread out: shaded salons, cabins, a crew to look after you, and the range for long days and overnights.

  • Naples Nantucket Yacht Group

    Galeon 550 Fly

    55 ft · Up to 12 guests · 3 cabins

    From
    $6,500 · full day $8,900
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  • Naples Nantucket Yacht Group

    Viking 82 Motor Yacht

    82 ft · Up to 12 guests · 4 cabins

    Multi-day to the Keys and Bahamas; call to confirm it's in Naples

    Price on request
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  • Naples Nantucket Yacht Group

    Galeon 800 Fly

    83 ft · Up to 12 guests · 4 cabins

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    $12,000 · full day $15,000
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Superyachts

The biggest yachts in Naples, for occasions. Prices on request.

Smaller private boats

Pontoons, tiki boats and catamarans from local tour companies: the budget-friendly way to have a boat to yourselves for Keewaydin, a sunset or the canals.

Where to go on a yacht charter

Keewaydin Island

Eight miles of undeveloped beach just south of Gordon Pass, reachable only by boat. Boats anchor off the north end for a swim and a picnic on the sand; on weekends it's a lively scene, so ask your captain about quieter spots further south. Half a day is plenty. See how to visit Keewaydin Island.

Port Royal, Naples Bay and the dolphins

Cruise past the waterfront estates of Port Royal and up Naples Bay, then out through Gordon Pass, where bottlenose dolphins often ride the bow wave. An easy half day, and a good first charter.

Sunset on the Gulf

Leave about two hours before sunset, anchor off the beach as the sky changes, and come back in the dusk. Our guide to the best places to watch the sunset has more.

Lunch by boat: Marco Island and Goodland

Head south to Marco Island for lunch at a waterfront restaurant such as CJ's on the Bay, or to Goodland, where Stan's Idle Hour throws its famous Sunday Fun Day and, each January, the Mullet Festival. Allow four hours or more.

Cabbage Key

A tiny island up the coast in Pine Island Sound, with an old inn and a restaurant whose walls are papered in signed dollar bills. It's a full day from Naples, and worth it.

Multi-day trips

Fathom Charters sails to Key West on two-day trips, sleeping aboard the Tiara 43LS. Naples Nantucket Yacht Group's Sunseekers and Viking 82 take multi-day charters to the Florida Keys and the Bahamas; the group also books week-long charters on yachts based further afield.

Before you book

  • Count everyone, children included: 12 guests is the most nearly every charter yacht can take, and smaller boats take fewer (8 on the Formula 35, 4 on the Riva).
  • Choose half or full day: a half day suits a sunset, the dolphins or Keewaydin; Cabbage Key and a long lunch need a full day.
  • Ask what the price includes: fuel, the captain's fee, and whether a gratuity is added.
  • Bring sunscreen, hats, swimsuits and towels, and plan your food and drinks.
  • Some yachts ask for one guest aged 21 or older with a valid driver's license.
  • Ask about the weather policy. Fathom Charters refunds or credits trips it cancels for weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Naples?

Prices are for the whole yacht, not per person. A half day (4 hours) starts at about $2,000 on a sport yacht and $6,500 on a flybridge yacht, and a full day on an 80-foot yacht is around $15,000. Add 15 to 20 percent for the crew's gratuity, and any captain's fee or water toys.

How many people can go on a yacht charter?

Up to 12 guests on nearly every charter yacht in Naples, whatever its size. Some smaller boats take fewer: 8 on the Formula 35 and 4 on the Riva Aquariva.

Where do yacht charters leave from in Naples?

Most leave from Naples City Dock or The Boathouse on Naples Bay. Fathom Charters picks up in Naples or on Marco Island, and some larger yachts charter from Marco Island too.

Can you take a yacht charter to Keewaydin Island?

Yes, it's the most popular charter day: the island starts just across Gordon Pass from Naples Bay, a short ride. The yacht anchors off the beach and you swim or wade ashore.

Should you tip the captain and crew?

Yes. 15 to 20 percent of the charter price is customary, more for exceptional service. Fathom Charters notes that around 20 percent is standard.

Can you charter a yacht for more than a day?

Yes. Fathom Charters runs two-day trips to Key West, sleeping aboard, and Naples Nantucket Yacht Group's larger yachts take multi-day charters to the Florida Keys and the Bahamas.

Can you bring your own food and drinks?

Usually, yes. Fathom Charters welcomes your own food and drinks or orders from local restaurants; ask Naples Nantucket Yacht Group about catering for its larger yachts.

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