Private Catamaran Charter in Caicos Cays: Customized Half Day

The crew knows twenty years of hidden stops and will build the day around what you actually want to do.

A private half-day charter on the Slat Cat, a 30-foot motor catamaran built in Turks and Caicos for shallow-water cruising, with a live English-speaking captain and crew who customize the route to your interests. Snorkel the barrier reef, visit Half Moon Bay's iguana sanctuary, explore the La Famille Express shipwreck, or stop at pristine beaches and historical sites. The itinerary is yours to shape. Drinks, snacks and snorkeling equipment are included.

The experience

What makes this charter different is the crew's approach: before you leave, they talk with you about what you want (whether that's adventure, relaxation or a mix), and match the day to your personality. The captains and crew were born and raised in Turks and Caicos and have spent over twenty years studying the islands closely, so they know which stops fit the conditions on the day you're there and which ones suit the kind of experience you're after.

The Slat Cat itself is built for the shallow waters around Caicos Cays. You get a large shaded deck with plenty of bow space for sunbathing, bean bags and nets to lounge on, and a big awning at the stern for shade when you need it. The boat carries snorkeling equipment, so you can hit multiple spots on the barrier reef without arranging your own gear. Half Moon Bay has an endemic iguana sanctuary with a lagoon on one side and a bayed beach on the other. The La Famille Express shipwreck is a named stop. Fort George holds historical cannons and sand dollars. Dellis Cay has an abandoned hotel and shell hunting. The pristine beaches of the Caicos Cays themselves are stops on their own.

Four hours on the water includes water, soft drinks, fresh fruit, and a platter of hummus, carrots, meat, cheese, grapes, pickles and baguettes. Beer, wine and rum are available for travelers 18 and older. The crew speaks English and will be on hand the whole time to answer questions about what you're seeing and to help with snorkeling if you need it.

What’s included

• Water, soft drinks and fresh fruit.
• a platter of hummus, carrots, meat, cheese, grapes, pickles and baguettes.
• snorkeling equipment.
• beer, wine, rum and vodka for guests 18 and older.
• a live English-speaking captain and crew.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Caicos Catalyst

Is this one for you?Book this charter if you want the route and stops shaped around your mood and interests rather than a fixed itinerary. The crew's twenty years of local knowledge means they can match the day to the conditions and to what you actually want to do, whether that's reef snorkeling, beach stops, historical sites or a mix of all three.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between snorkeling on this charter and doing it from a beach?

The charter takes you to multiple barrier reef spots the crew has studied for twenty years, so you see different reef conditions and marine life in one outing rather than staying in one spot. The crew brings the snorkeling gear and knows which sites have the best visibility and activity on the day you're there.

Can we see iguanas on this charter?

Half Moon Bay has an endemic iguana sanctuary that the crew can take you to. The lagoon and beach there are part of the customizable itinerary, so you can ask to stop there when you discuss the day's plan before departure.

What happens if the weather is rough on the day of the charter?

The Slat Cat is built for shallow waters around Caicos Cays, and the crew knows the islands well enough to adjust the route based on conditions. They will discuss options with you if the weather changes, but the charter operates in typical conditions for the area.

Is the four-hour charter enough time to snorkel and see multiple stops?

Four hours on the water gives you time to hit several stops (snorkeling spots, beaches, historical sites like Fort George) without feeling rushed. The crew will help you prioritize based on what interests you most and how much time you want to spend at each place.

What's included in the food and drinks?

Water, soft drinks (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite), fresh fruit, and a platter with hummus, carrots, meat, cheese, grapes, pickles and baguettes are included. Beer (light, lager, IPA), white wine, rum and vodka are available for guests 18 and older.