Start on Trawangan
The largest and busiest island, and the natural start or finish point for facilities and coffee.
Upgraded hull · full shade · a deck host
Luxury here is a short, concrete list
A privately reserved, upgraded vessel — shaded sun deck, cushioned seating, a curated onboard menu and door-to-jetty handling. Booked per boat, not per seat, and nothing is shared with strangers.
A Gili Islands luxury boat charter is a privately reserved, upgraded vessel booked per boat for island-hopping between Trawangan, Meno and Air — you set the route, the timing and the pace.
- Luxury on the water is not a marketing word here. It is a short list of concrete upgrades.
- A bigger, better-maintained hull that rides flatter, and genuine shade so nobody roasts at midday.
- We do not own the vessels. We vet them, match them to your group and handle the logistics.
- There is no government tariff that standardises Gili charter prices. Every figure is quoted live.
The honest breakdown
Standard versus premium
The jump from a standard private boat to a premium charter is mostly comfort, food and crew attention. Here is what actually changes.
The vessel
- Premium charter
- Upgraded speedboat or small catamaran, well maintained
- Standard private boat
- Basic glass-bottom or open speedboat
Shade
- Premium charter
- A full shade deck or canopy
- Standard private boat
- Partial, or none
Seating
- Premium charter
- Cushioned seating and dry storage
- Standard private boat
- Hard benches
Food and drink
- Premium charter
- Curated snack platter, fresh fruit, cold drinks
- Standard private boat
- Bring your own, or basic water
Snorkel gear
- Premium charter
- Fitted masks and fins, floatation on request
- Standard private boat
- Shared, mixed sizes
Crew
- Premium charter
- Captain plus an attentive deck host
- Standard private boat
- Captain only
Jetty handling
- Premium charter
- Pre-arranged cidomo or walk-up pickup
- Standard private boat
- Self-managed
Route control
- Premium charter
- Fully bespoke, at your pace
- Standard private boat
- A fixed loop
Each island for what it does best
What a premium day looks like
A premium charter lets you reorder the classic route to suit the light. Many guests book a late-afternoon sunset cruise instead, staying on the water as the sun drops behind Mount Agung.
Slow down at Meno
The quiet middle island with arguably the best beaches. Turtle snorkelling and the statue site in the channel.
Round out at Air
More relaxed, with thriving reefs and laid-back bars to finish the loop.
Or stay for the light
Swap the loop for a late-afternoon sunset cruise. During Ramadan the islands are quieter, which many couples prefer.
Priced live, arranged through vetted partners
The premium add-on menu
Sunset cruise upgrade
An extended late-afternoon slot with sparkling drinks and canapés.
Private chef platter
Grilled seafood or an Indonesian spread served on board.
Photographer
Drone and in-water shots of your group.
Premium snorkel package
Prescription-friendly masks, a GoPro, and guided turtle stops.
Hotel and airport transfer
A coordinated car and jetty transfer from Lombok or Bali.
Extra hours
Add time for a fourth stop or a longer beach break.
Four shapes of premium day
Pick the length
Pricing is per boat and set by the individual operator, never by any authority. We quote a firm all-in number before you commit — no per-head surprises.
Half-day snorkel loop
Ask for price per boat
- 3–4 hours
- Up to 8 guests
- Turtle points and a coral garden
- Shade, cushioned seating, cold drinks
Three-island hopping
Most asked forAsk for price per boat
- 5–7 hours
- Up to 8–10 guests
- Trawangan, Meno and Air at your pace
- Curated platter and a deck host
Private sunset cruise
Ask for price per boat
- 2–3 hours
- Up to 10–12 guests
- Golden hour behind Mount Agung
- Sparkling drinks and canapés
Full-day bespoke
Ask for price per boat
- 8+ hours
- Up to 10 guests
- Route, menu and timing built around you
- Everything above, unhurried
When it runs best
Charters run most reliably in the May to September dry season, with clear skies from May to August.
June and July are quite busy — book well ahead if your dates fall there.
September is a quieter, better-value month with only occasional showers.
October to April is not recommended, as regular rain can disrupt travel and sea conditions.
Five steps
How booking works
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Message us
Your dates, group size and rough plan. Photos of your ideal boat help.
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Get a matched vessel
We check availability with vetted operators and reply with a specific boat, itinerary and all-in per-boat price.
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Confirm with a deposit
A partial deposit locks the date; the balance is settled per the operator's terms.
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Receive your day plan
Jetty meeting point, captain contact, timings and any cidomo pickup, confirmed in writing.
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Step aboard
Your host handles the route, the snorkel stops and the drinks.
Straight answers
Luxury charter questions
Plan your private charter
Tell us what you want and we build the boat, route and menu around it — then send one honest per-boat quote. No shared seats, no per-person maths, no ownership claims we cannot back.