The 13 Private Skippers & Drivers in the World That Earn Their Price

1.Capri Island Boat Day Trip With Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 762 reviews · from $123Our pick

Travel from Sorrento to Capri with a hotel transfer and a small group of up to 12 people. Guides such as Italo, Giuseppe, Tony, and Valentino lead the island cruise, share local stories, serve drinks and snacks, stop for swimming, and give you four hours to explore Capri or Anacapri.

“We had a wonderful time! Tony and Valentino were our guides and were brilliant, sharing tips on what to do once in Capri as well as making the sightseeing boat trip around the island and back a lot of fun too! Highly recommend getting the bus into Anacapri to experience the chairlift for absolutely breathtaking views. This trip was the highlight of our time in Sorrento.”

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2.Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Cruise w/Music, Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 711 reviews · 7 hours · from $34

You’ll leave Istanbul by private boat for Kınalıada and Büyükada, with a guided walk, onboard lunch, free time, swimming, and optional electric vehicle hire. English or Arabic hosts help keep the day moving. Hotel pickup is available, and the boat is named Deluxe.

“It was too cold abd all inside seats were totally occupied”

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3.Desde Corralejo: Lobos Island Ferry with Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 586 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Catch the Isla de Lobos ferry from Corralejo at 9:45 AM and spend the day exploring volcanic trails, beaches, the lighthouse, and clear water. Choose your afternoon return at the pier. Hotel pickup is optional, and the free island authorization must be arranged separately.

“Good trip. Nice to see a different place. Some beautiful spots on Lobos. Got picked up from our hotel & transferred to the port which went well once they arrived a few minutes late due to a vehicle issue, I had to call to check we were definitely getting picked up as time was tight. A quick call to me may have been better for reassurance. Overall comfortable ferry & return journey no issues. Would recommend.”

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4.Island Tour with Boat, Train, and Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 437 reviews · from $120

See Mallorca’s northwest coast by four kinds of transport, from the vintage train to Sóller and wooden tram to Port de Sóller, to a boat or mountain bus into La Calobra. Ariane and other multilingual guides lead the day, with time for swimming at Torrent de Pareis.

“If you want a chance to see some of the island, without having to put effort in this is the trip for you. Informative and beautiful locations. Highly recommend. Well worth the money for a full days trip 👌”

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5.Premium Orange Island Cruise with Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 427 reviews · 8 hours · from $35

Travel from your Hurghada-area hotel to Orange Bay for two hours on white sand, then visit two coral reefs with a snorkeling guide. Expect a full day with boat transport, buffet lunch, unlimited soft drinks, tea, coffee, and a friendly crew. Guides may include Ahmed, Islam, Yousef, Essam, or Ibrahim.

“Great trip well worth the money paid Thx from Scotland”

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6.Very Small Group Capri Boat Excursion with Transfer from Positano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 334 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $180

Spend about nine hours cruising Capri’s caves, Faraglioni rocks, and Punta Carena, with a swim stop and three to four hours ashore. A minivan links Positano with the Sorrento Coast marina. Guides such as Rafael, Rosa, Antonio, and Giuseppe have been praised for their humor and local tips.

“Fun time with new friends! Loved our excursion to Capri! Plenty of time to explore Capri as well as around the island from the boat. Captain was super fun and kept the energy level high all day.”

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7.Capri Guided Boat Experience with Island Exploration and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $131Top rated

Travel from Sorrento to Capri with a skipper and guide, circling Punta Carena, the Faraglioni, Natural Arch, and grottos before four free hours on the island. Pickup, drinks, snacks, swimming stops, WiFi, and limoncello are included. The boat holds no more than 12 people.

“Our boat tour to Capri with Giuseppe was one of the highlights of our trip! He was an excellent captain — kind, knowledgeable, and made us feel safe and comfortable the entire time. The tour around the island was breathtaking, with plenty of stops for swimming, photos, and exploring hidden grottos. Giuseppe shared great local insights and gave us plenty of time to enjoy Capri at our own pace. Truly an unforgettable day on the water — highly recommend this experience.”

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8.Full-Day Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 185 reviews · 10 hours · from $123

Spend about 10 hours aboard a traditional wooden boat from Athens, with pickup, coffee, lunch, drinks, swimming stops, and shore time on Agistri and Aegina. Swim near Moni, meet the crew, and explore pistachio country, temples, and small island villages at an easy pace.

“It was absolutely amazing!! We loved how the crew were so kind and accommodating! They were able to do a gluten free lunch for me! Just make sure you let them know ahead of time! I felt like we had plenty of time at each stop and I loved that they stopped in a spot just to let us jump off the boat! They had a nice restroom abord and plenty of beverages. 10/10 I would tell anyone to do this instead of just a ferry. It was worth every penny!”

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9.Full Day Tour 5 Island to Ile Aux Cerfs Incl. Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 155 reviews · from $151

Spend 8 to 9 hours on a fast speedboat from Blue Bay, with hotel pickup, reef snorkeling, shipwreck and lighthouse stops, GRSE waterfall, Ile aux Cerfs, a beach barbecue, sega music, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Chris, Nelson, and Donovan may lead the day.

“When we booking the pick-up from the hotel was at 08:00. I received an email informing me that it would be at 06.30 On the day I received a message that it would be at 06:00. During the trip to the port, the driver almost crashed and fell asleeRead more”

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10.Princes’ Islands Cruise with Lunch and Transfer Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 114 reviews · from $24

Spend about nine hours cruising from Istanbul to Kınalıada and Büyükada on a privately owned boat. You’ll get hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide-led island walk, buffet lunch, and up to four hours for beaches, mansions, and optional electric bike or scooter rental.

“Great trip, all went to plan. The staff on the boat has great knowledge and answered all our questions.”

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11.Cleopatra Island Boat Trip with Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 109 reviews · 7 hours · from $41

Spend seven hours sailing from Marmaris to Fine Sand Bay, Deep Blue Bay, Cleopatra Island, and Lighthouse Island. You get hotel transfers, a Turkish lunch, unlimited soft drinks, and three swim stops. Bring snorkeling gear, sun protection, and €13 for island entry.

“Amazing ! So much to see and the water was amazing to snorkel in so bring your goggles”

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12.Private Speedboat transfer Between Lombok and Gili Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $15Best value

Travel by private speedboat from Teluk Nara Harbor to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Gili Meno in roughly 7 to 10 minutes. The boat carries up to seven people, operates from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and offers a quiet alternative to crowded ferry travel. Ramadana handles communication and arrangements.

“We travelled from Gili T to Lombok. The communication was great leading up to the trip. The power boat was a much better experience than the larger fast boat. Our friend from Gili T spoke with the boat captain and arranged for us to be picked up from the beach. Much easier than battling the crowd on the harbour.”

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13.Full-Day At Ile Aux Cerf: Speed Boat, GRSE, Lunch On A Private Island & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $110

You’ll leave Trou d’Eau Douce by speedboat for beach time at Ile aux Cerfs, a three-course Mauritian BBQ on a private island, snorkeling, and Grand River South East Waterfalls. Hotel pickup, A/C transport, and drinks with lunch are included. Expect a small group of up to 12.

“For the cost of it the sunbeds should have been included in the price not extra. It was not an English speaking tour which is what we asked for. We were with all French speaking and we had a nominal amount of English interpretation. Again not what we paid for.”

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