Signature experience

Private Yacht Charters

Day and overnight charters from Galle harbour to Mirissa, Trincomalee and beyond.

The story

Sri Lanka's two natural harbours at Galle and Trincomalee host a small but growing private-yacht charter scene — overnight sailing trips to the south coast bays, dolphin pods and even the Maldives for ultra-long voyages.

From
$3,500 per day
Duration
1–7 nights
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Inclusions

What's included

  • Sole-use sailing yacht with skipper and crew
  • Onboard chef and full provisioning
  • Overnight options to Maldivian atolls
  • Snorkel and SUP equipment
  • Helicopter transfer to embarkation

Answers

Private Yacht Charters: questions, answered.

Where do private yachts charter from in Sri Lanka?+

Galle harbour in the south, Trincomalee in the east. Both have customs clearance for international departures.

Can I sail from Sri Lanka to the Maldives?+

Yes — a multi-day charter or one-way delivery, typically March to October.