How much does it cost to charter a yacht?

Rate includes up to 20 people - $150 Per Person over 15 Guests.
Monday to Thursday $600/hour (minimum 3 hours)

Friday to Sunday $700/hour (minimum 3 hours)
8 hour days are discounted.

Can I bring my own food and drinks onboard?

Yes! Food and alcohol is permitted onboard, we have a bbq, stove top, 2 refrigerators and a freezer. Our preference is to not have red wine or any staining beverages on board.

What's included in the charter?

Certified Captain
All costs to run the boat including fuel, captain fees and docking
We provide bottled water, ice, plastic cups, plates and cutlery.
Full kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning and a bedroom to store all your belongings.

What's not included in my charter?

Food, alcohol, soft beverages and towels please bring your own.

Can I wear shoes onboard?

We do not allow shoes onboard, there is multiple storage compartments throughout the boat to store them.

Can I smoke/vape onboard?

Vaping is permitted at any time or any location. Smoking is only permitted on the swim platform when the boat is anchored and the engines are shut off. 

What are the items that I shouldn’t bring?

No items that use open flame, gas, or charcoal.

What if there is hazardous weather at the time of my departure?

If the captain is unable to carry out the charter due to severe thunderstorms or heavy rain, we will reschedule you at our earliest convenience.

What if I want to reschedule my booking?

You can reschedule your booking up to 3 days prior to departure?

What if I get sea sick?

There are over the counter medications that help with sea sickness you can bring onboard. It is uncommon on large yachts as it doesn’t move around as much as a smaller boat.

Can I go for a swim?

Yes you may, when the boat is anchored and engines are off. There is a transom shower near the swim platform to wash off after swimming.

Can I decorate the yacht?

Yes, we provide a 30 min grace period before departure for 2 people to decorate. No sparkles, or confetti along with anything that will ruin the upholstery or paint. All decorations must be taken away after your cruise.

Is there bluetooth and wifi?

We have both. You can link your music up to the brand new JL audio sound system and Wi-Fi.

Gratuity to the captain and how much is appropriate?

Similar to other service based industries, gratuity is a reflection on how the service was and if you enjoyed your experience with Diamond Yacht Tours. The general standard is between 10-20%

Where do we board the yacht?

More information coming soon.

When should we get there to board the yacht?

We recommend arriving 15 min before departure to board all guests, stow away belongings and sign waiver/safety instructions. Kindly note late arrivals will be taking time away from your paid charter slot.

Is it okay to bring children and infants onboard?

Absolutely, we have life jackets for all ages/sizes.

Are your yachts commercially insured?

Yes. We are commercially insured with full coverage.

What forms of payment method do you accept?

Our primary method of payment is E-transfers, cash and all major credit cards.