A private charter is the one Goa experience that is genuinely yours: your group, your music, two hours on the Mandovi (an hour sailing, an hour at anchor) with nobody else on board. Boats range from six-seaters to a sixteen-seat catamaran, so the price per head drops sharply as your group grows.
We quote the boat, and every boat is bookable online with the date live on the calendar — no deposit negotiation, no calling three operators to find out who is free on Saturday.
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12 options from ₹9,500 per yacht — live prices, October 2026.
- MANDOVI LOUNGE Boat – Up to 8 Pax — from ₹9,500 per boat · 2 Hours · Britona
- WAVE RIDER Yacht – Up to 6 Pax — from ₹10,000 per yacht · 2 Hours · Britona
- BLUE FIN Yacht - Up to 6 Pax — from ₹11,000 per yacht · 2 Hours · Britona
- THE RINKER 260EC Yacht - Up to 7 Pax — from ₹12,000 per yacht · 2 Hours · Britona
- MANTA RAY Yacht - Up to 8 Pax — from ₹13,000 per yacht · 2 Hours · Britona
- MV TARA Yacht - Up to 8 Pax — from ₹13,000 per yacht · 2 Hours · Britona
- AQUILA Yacht - Up to 10 Pax — from ₹14,000 per yacht · 2 Hours · Britona
- FUNLINER Yacht - Up to 12 Pax — from ₹15,000 per yacht · 2 Hours · Britona
- SEA RAY 330 Yacht - Up to 10 Pax — from ₹15,000 per yacht · 2 Hours · Britona
- PRESTIGE 36 Yacht - Up to 8 Pax — from ₹17,000 per yacht · 2 Hours · Britona
- MV COCO Yacht - Up to 16 Pax — from ₹19,000 per yacht · 2 Hours · Britona
- SUNSET 42 Yacht - Up to 15 Pax — from ₹25,000 per yacht · 2 Hours · Britona
You are booking the boat, not a seat
This is the part worth being clear about, because most listings elsewhere are not.
Every price on this page is for the entire yacht for two hours: one hour sailing and one hour at anchor. ₹11,000 for the BLUE FIN means ₹11,000 whether two of you go or all six. For a group of six that is a little over ₹1,800 each — for a private boat, which is why charters often work out close to the price of a seat on a shared dinner cruise once there are a few of you.
Each boat's capacity is in its name: up to 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 or 16 guests. Book the smallest boat that fits your group comfortably; the deck space matters more than the number.
Which boat to pick
- Couples and small groups (up to 6): the WAVE RIDER (₹10,000) or the BLUE FIN (₹11,000) — quick, open boats with a private deck.
- Up to 8 on a budget: the MANDOVI LOUNGE at ₹9,500 is the cheapest boat on the list — open-deck, no cabin or washroom, one hour cruising and one at anchor.
- Families and friend groups (7–10): the RINKER 260EC, MANTA RAY, MV TARA, AQUILA or SEA RAY 330 — more shade and seating for the same two hours.
- Celebrations (12–16): the FUNLINER, MV COCO or SUNSET 42 — room to move around, and space for a cake and a speaker.
- Premium: the PRESTIGE 36 and SUNSET 42 are the newest and best-appointed boats on the list, and priced accordingly.
Where you sail from, and what you see
Charters leave from Britona, on the Mandovi just across from Panaji and about 30 minutes from the North Goa beaches. It is a working jetty rather than a marina — arrive a few minutes early and somebody will walk you to your boat.
A standard charter is two hours: one hour sailing and one hour at anchor. The sailing hour takes you along the Mandovi past the Panaji waterfront, the casino boats, Reis Magos fort and the Miramar sandbar, usually turning near the river mouth; at anchor the deck is yours for photos, music and the view. Skippers know where the dolphins tend to be in the morning, though no one can promise you a sighting.
Birthdays, proposals and shoots
A private boat is the easiest venue in Goa to make personal, because nobody else is on it. Groups regularly bring a cake, a speaker, decorations or a photographer.
Tell us on WhatsApp what the occasion is when you book and we will pass it to the skipper — some boats can arrange decoration or a cake locally, subject to notice. Drone and commercial shoots need clearance in advance, so ask before you plan on one.
The best time of day to charter
Mornings are calm and the light is good for photographs; this is also when dolphins are most often about. Late afternoon is the popular slot — the two hours before sunset put the golden hour on your deck, and it books out first on weekends.
October to March is the reliable season. Through the monsoon, river conditions restrict private sailings and departures can be cancelled on the day; the calendar on each boat shows what is genuinely available.
How booking works
No enquiry forms, no waiting for a callback, no price that changes when you arrive.
- Pick your experience and date — availability is live, not a request.
- Enter how many of you are coming. The price you see is the price you pay, in rupees.
- Pay online by UPI or card. Some experiences let you pay part now and the rest on the day.
- Your confirmation and booking code arrive straight away by email — show it on your phone when you arrive.
- Need to change something? Message us on WhatsApp with your booking code.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the yachts depart from?
All 12 private yachts and boats in our catalogue sail from Britona, on the Mandovi River. Your booking confirmation gives the boarding point and reporting time.
How much does it cost to charter a whole yacht in Goa?
Prices are for the whole boat, not per person: from ₹9,500 for the MANDOVI LOUNGE Boat (up to 8 guests) and ₹10,000 for the WAVE RIDER Yacht (up to 6 guests), up to ₹25,000 for the SUNSET 42 Yacht (up to 15 guests).
How long is a private yacht charter?
Every yacht in the catalogue runs for 2 hours. Cruising speed is 12 to 15 knots.
How many guests can a private yacht take?
The smallest boats take 6 guests (WAVE RIDER, BLUE FIN) and the largest takes 16 (MV COCO). SEA RAY 330, AQUILA, FUNLINER and SUNSET 42 take 10 to 15 guests.
What is included in the charter price?
Chilled soft drinks, beverages and soda, ice cubes and a water bottle, a spacious sundeck, a Bluetooth music system and all life-saving equipment. All taxes are included with no hidden charges.
Can I cancel a yacht booking?
Yes. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before your slot.
Do the yachts have air conditioning and washrooms?
SEA RAY 330, AQUILA, MV COCO, SUNSET 42, FUNLINER and MANTA RAY have air conditioning and a washroom. WAVE RIDER, MANDOVI LOUNGE and BLUE FIN have no air conditioning; BLUE FIN has a washroom.
Is a private yacht good for a proposal or a small party?
Yes. The whole boat is yours for 2 hours (1 hour sailing, 1 hour at anchor), so it suits a sunset proposal, a birthday or a small get-together of 6 to 16 guests.