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A private boat you book by the boat, not the seat, for a day around Trawangan, Meno and Air. You set the route, the stop order and the pace. It is not a scheduled transfer and not a shared tour — the whole vessel is yours for the window you book.

Bali Premium Trip operates the bookings and handles your quote, deposit and logistics. The boats come from vetted licensed local partners who own the vessels and crews and hold the permits. Tiga Isle Charters is the Gili-focused brand that connects you — we do not own or operate any boat.

Because we do not have verified rates we can stand behind, and a number we cannot defend is worse than no number. There is no government tariff for Gili private charters; every figure is operator-set and moves with season, hull and duration. You get one flat per-boat figure, dated and valid for your travel date, before any deposit.

No. There is no official tariff, permit price or marine-park charge that standardises Gili private-charter costs. Any fee in a quote comes from the operator, not an authority, and should be named and explained. Be wary of a vague "compulsory conservation fee" presented as an official rule.

No, and we will not pretend otherwise. Green and hawksbill turtles are common on the reef flats off Meno and Trawangan, but they are wild animals. A private captain improves your odds by timing calm, clear conditions and routing to reliable feeding flats — never by promising a specific animal.

No. A fast boat is scheduled transport carrying you and other passengers between two points for a per-seat fare. A private charter is the whole boat for your group, with a route and pace you control and stops for snorkelling or sunset. If you only need to reach the islands, a transfer is cheaper and we will say so.

It depends on the vessel. We arrange boats for roughly 2–4, 5–8 and 9–12 guests, with larger speedboats and small catamarans for bigger parties, and a second matched boat for very large groups. Confirm your exact headcount when you ask for a quote so the right hull is matched to you.

Yes. Masks, fins and life jackets are on board as standard, in adult and child sizes. Flag child sizes, larger sizes or a prescription mask when you enquire so the crew can prepare them. Many regular snorkellers still bring their own mask for a guaranteed seal.

A half-day of three to four hours covers a turtle point and one or two reefs. A full day of six to eight hours links all three islands without rushing. A sunset cruise runs about 1.5 to 2.5 hours. You set the length; the captain paces the stops to it.

May to September, the dry season, brings the calmest seas and clearest water. May to August has clear skies, June and July are busy enough to book well ahead, and September is quieter and better value with occasional showers. October to April is not recommended, as regular rain disrupts travel and cuts visibility.

At a named jetty, confirmed in writing before the day — never a vague "the beach". Trawangan uses the main harbour jetty, Meno the east-side public jetty, and Air the main harbour jetty. You reach it on foot or by cidomo, a horse-drawn cart, so build in a few minutes.

Yes. A deposit holds the boat and crew for your date; the balance is settled before or on the trip day as agreed in writing on your quote.

Weather calls come first. If conditions are unsafe the trip is rescheduled or refunded, and the crew will tell you honestly what is realistic on the day rather than run a trip that will not work. Exact terms are confirmed in writing when you book.

No. We arrange private day charters around Trawangan, Meno and Air only. No Bali or Labuan Bajo departures, no multi-day phinisi liveaboards, no land tours. If you need a long-haul transfer to reach the islands, a scheduled fast boat serves you better.