One of the first questions we get on WhatsApp is simple: "What actually comes with the boat?" It's a fair question — charter listings rarely spell it out, and the gap between a bare boat-and-crew rate and a genuinely all-in day on the water can be large. Here's exactly what's included on every charter we run, what the priced add-ons cost, and the questions worth asking before you pay a deposit.
What's Included as Standard
On every private charter we run — from the 4-hour coastal cruise at $750 to the 10-hour Gili day — the headline price already covers the yacht, fuel, and a licensed crew: skipper and deckhand. You also get the basics that make a day at sea comfortable: welcome fruits, soft drinks, snorkel gear and full safety equipment.
- Crewed yacht with fuel for the route
- Licensed skipper and crew
- Snorkelling masks and fins
- Welcome fruits and soft drinks
- Safety equipment — life jackets, first-aid kit, marine radio
Paid Add-Ons, With Prices
Everything optional is priced up front — the final figure is confirmed at booking, and none of it is hidden:
| Add-on | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing Experience | $100 | Guide, rods, reels and gear; optional island fish grill |
| Scuba Diving with Instructor | $120 per person | Mantas and reefs with certified guides |
| Drone Photo & Video | $350 per trip | Aerial footage edited into a reel |
| DJ with Equipment | $400 per trip | Best on the larger yachts for events on board |
| Yacht Decoration | $200 | Balloons, cake and flowers for birthdays and proposals |
| Private Transfer | from $50 | Hotel pickup & drop-off — car, bus or premium Alphard, priced by guests, area and vehicle |
Hotel Pick-up and Transfers
Hotel and villa transfers are an optional add-on from $50, not part of the base price — priced by your area, group size and vehicle, and confirmed together with the quote. All charters depart from Serangan harbour in Denpasar, roughly 15 minutes' drive from Sanur, 25–35 from Nusa Dua and 35–50 from Seminyak; from Canggu allow about an hour. We confirm the transfer cost in advance rather than leaving it to the day.
What's Not on Board
Being straight about this saves disappointment at the dock: lunch and catering are not included (bring your own picnic, or plan the fishing add-on's island grill), water toys are not part of the package, and meals are not cooked on board — the crew handles the boat and the service of what's already there. If your heart is set on any of those, tell us before you book and we'll say honestly what can and can't be arranged.
How to Compare Charters Fairly
The cheapest headline rate is rarely the cheapest day. When you compare two boats, line up what each price actually includes: fuel, crew, gear, drinks and fees. Once everything is on the same footing, the gap usually closes — and the better-run boat often wins on value, not just comfort. Our full pricing page lays out 2026 USD rates for all four yachts so you can see where you stand before you ask.
A Typical All-In Day, Hour by Hour
To make the inclusions concrete, here's how an 8-hour Nusa Penida charter usually runs. Your group meets the yacht at Serangan (or arrives by the pre-booked transfer), gets the safety and route brief, then heads out while the deckhand sets up snorkel gear and cold drinks. Mid-morning is the first snorkel stop while the water is calmest; midday is a long break at anchor with fruit and soft drinks in a sheltered bay, and the afternoon is swimming, sunbathing or a second snorkel before an easy cruise back. Everything in that day — the crew's time, the fuel between stops, the gear and the basics — sits inside the price you agreed. The only variables are the optional add-ons you chose up front.
Deposit, Cancellation and Weather
A 50% deposit confirms the booking, arranged over WhatsApp. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before departure; inside 48 hours the deposit is non-refundable. And if the skipper judges sea conditions unsafe, we reschedule your charter or refund it — the weather call is ours to make and ours to cover.
Questions Worth Asking Before You Pay
Three short questions save almost every misunderstanding: What exactly is included for this price? What are the most likely extras for my plan? And what happens if the weather turns? A good operator answers all three clearly and in writing. We confirm inclusions, list the add-ons with prices, and explain the weather policy before a deposit is ever taken.
Still Not Sure What You Need?
Tell us your group size, the kind of day you want, and your budget, and we'll match you to one of the four yachts and spell out exactly what's included — no jargon, no fine print. Browse all our charters, compare rates on the charter prices page, or message us to build a package around your trip.