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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Destination guide
India — at a glance
8 boats are available to book across 2 departure bases. The largest are Goa (6), Mumbai (2). The fleet is 6 motor boats, 2 motor yachts. Weekly prices start from €2,870 for a motor boat; every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate for 7 nights, before extras.
When to go
Goa and Mumbai run from October to May, the dry season after the monsoon: November to February is cool and clear and the busy season, with Christmas and New Year in Goa booked weeks ahead; March to May is hot and calm. The south-west monsoon from June to September closes the coast to charter boats, and the fleet lays up. Every trip here is crewed, by the hour or the day, along the coast, up the rivers or around Mumbai harbour.
Where to sail in India
Boat rental in Goa
Goa has most of the Indian fleet on this page: motor boats and small yachts from the marinas on the Mandovi and the Zuari, the rivers between the beaches, for sunset cruises past Panjim, dolphin trips off Sinquerim and day charters along the north Goa coast to Vagator and Morjim. Hourly and daily, with a captain and crew.
Boats leave from Goa 6
Yacht charter in Mumbai harbour
Mumbai's two motor yachts sail from the Gateway of India: the harbour, Elephanta island and the Alibaug coast to the south for a day at sea, with the city skyline behind. Booked by the hour for groups and events.
Boats leave from Mumbai 2
Bareboat, skippered or crewed
There is no bareboat charter in India: every boat comes with a licensed captain and crew and is priced per hour or per day, with catering and water sports as add-ons. Port permits are handled by the operator.
Types of boats in India
Crewed motor boats and two motor yachts, for day and evening charters, are the whole Indian fleet on Adriavela.
- 6 motor boats from €2,870 per week
- 2 motor yachts from €18,389 per week
Ports and marinas in India
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to charter a boat in India?
There is no bareboat charter in India: every boat comes with a licensed captain and crew and is priced per hour or per day, with catering and water sports as add-ons. Port permits are handled by the operator.
When is the best time to sail in India?
Goa and Mumbai run from October to May, the dry season after the monsoon: November to February is cool and clear and the busy season, with Christmas and New Year in Goa booked weeks ahead; March to May is hot and calm. The south-west monsoon from June to September closes the coast to charter boats, and the fleet lays up. Every trip here is crewed, by the hour or the day, along the coast, up the rivers or around Mumbai harbour.
Where can I sail in India?
2 sailing areas: Goa (from Goa); Mumbai harbour (from Mumbai). Each has its own bases, and the boats on this page leave from all of them.
How do I get to the charter bases in India?
The nearest airports to the largest bases: Goa (6 boats): Goa Dabolim Airport (GOI), about 15 km away. Distances are as the crow flies; most charter companies arrange a transfer on request.
How many boats can I charter in India?
8 boats from 2 bases: 6 motor boats, 2 motor yachts. Availability and prices are live from the charter companies.
How much does it cost to charter a boat in India?
On the boats listed here day rates start from €410 and a week (7 nights) from €2,870. These are the boats’ own listed rates before extras; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.