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Blue Whale Watching
Mirissa and Dondra Head, one of the world's best locations for encounters with the planet's largest animal.
Blue Whales, Ancient Temples & Tropical Diversity
Sri Lanka yacht charter
Charter around Sri Lanka, blue whale encounters off the southern coast, ancient Buddhist temples, pristine tropical beaches, and tea plantation highlands visible from the sea.
Asia & Indian Ocean · 7.87° N, 80.77° E
Sri Lanka yacht charter at a glance
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The best season for a Sri Lanka yacht charter is November to April. Navélia lists 20 crewed yachts in the Indian Ocean cruising region, and yachts of 24m and above charter from $20,400 per week in USD, before APA and taxes.
- Best season
- November to April (west/south coast). May to September (east coast). Blue whale season: December to April.
- Typical duration
- 7 to 10 day charters circumnavigate the island. 5-day charters cover either the south or east coast.
- Yachts, Indian Ocean region
- 20 crewed yachts, 10 of 24m and above
- Weekly rate, 24m and above
- $20,400 to $907,000 per week, typical $312,000 (USD)
- Getting there
- Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB) has connections from Dubai, Singapore, and Asian/Middle Eastern hubs.
- Nearby cruising grounds
- Maldives, Seychelles, Indonesia
- Region
- Asia & Indian Ocean, 7.87° N, 80.77° E
Yacht counts and rates come from the Navélia charter database and are refreshed with every site update.
Overview
Why charter a superyacht in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is one of the Indian Ocean's most rewarding superyacht destinations, a compact island offering extraordinary diversity. The southern coast around Mirissa and Dondra Head is one of the world's best locations for blue whale encounters, while the UNESCO-listed fort of Galle provides a charming colonial harbour.
The eastern coast, centred on Trincomalee's natural deep-water harbour (one of the world's finest), offers pristine beaches, coral reefs, and ancient Hindu temples. Sri Lanka's cultural wealth. Buddhist temples, tea plantations, and 2,500 years of history, is accessible from multiple coastal anchorages, creating a charter that combines marine adventure with cultural immersion.
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Highlights
What can you see and do on a Sri Lanka yacht charter?
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Galle Fort
UNESCO-listed Dutch colonial fort, boutique hotels, art galleries, and atmospheric harbour dining.
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Trincomalee
One of the world's finest natural harbours, pristine Nilaveli beach and the ancient Koneswaram temple.
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Pigeon Island
National park with Sri Lanka's best snorkeling, blacktip reef sharks, turtles, and vibrant coral.
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Mirissa
Tropical beach paradise and the gateway to blue whale watching, palm-fringed sands and excellent seafood.
When to go
When is the best time for a Sri Lanka yacht charter?
Best time to visit
November to April (west/south coast). May to September (east coast). Blue whale season: December to April.
Recommended duration
7 to 10 day charters circumnavigate the island. 5-day charters cover either the south or east coast.
Marine life
Blue whales, sperm whales, dolphins, reef sharks, sea turtles, and pristine coral reef systems.
Real yachts, live rates
Superyachts available for charter in Sri Lanka
A selection of crewed yachts based in the Indian Ocean region, with weekly rates in USD.
Motor yacht · Blohm+Voss · 1990
GRAND OCEAN
85m / 279ft- Guests
- 24
- Cabins
- 14
- Crew
- 28
From$907,000 per week
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Motor yacht · Clelands Shipbuilding Co · 1980
BLEU DE NIMES
72m / 237ft- Guests
- 28
- Cabins
- 13
- Crew
- 23
From$556,000 per week
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Motor yacht · Austal · 2004
MARQUISE
72m / 236ft- Guests
- 30
- Cabins
- 15
- Crew
- 30
From$624,000 per week
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Motor yacht · Brodosplit · 2015
KATINA
60m / 197ft- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 15
From$245,000 per week
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Motor yacht · Feadship · 2005
SOLACE
57m / 187ft- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 14
From$390,000 per week
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Motor yacht · Anastassiades & Tsortanides · 1970
ASTERIA
50m / 164ft- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 12
From$312,000 per week
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How much does a Sri Lanka yacht charter cost?
Yachts of 24m and above in the Indian Ocean cruising region charter from $20,400 to $907,000 per week, typical $312,000, in USD. The weekly rate depends on the yacht, the season and the length of your trip. The advance provisioning allowance (APA), taxes and crew gratuity come on top.
| Yacht length | Yachts | From per week | Typical per week | Up to per week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 to 30m yachts | 2 | $20,400 | $21,021 | $21,021 |
| 30 to 40m yachts | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| 40 to 50m yachts | 1 | $119,000 | $119,000 | $119,000 |
| 50 to 60m yachts | 2 | $312,000 | $390,000 | $390,000 |
| 60 to 80m yachts | 3 | $245,000 | $556,000 | $624,000 |
| 80m and above yachts | 1 | $907,000 | $907,000 | $907,000 |
Live figures from the Navélia database, October 2026. USD, base rate before APA and taxes. Typical is the median published rate.
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FAQ
Sri Lanka yacht charter FAQs
How much does a Sri Lanka superyacht charter cost?
Weekly charters start from EUR 70,000. Sri Lanka offers excellent value with extraordinary wildlife encounters and cultural diversity. This is a broker guide figure in euros. Live weekly rates in USD are shown in the price table on this page.
When can I see blue whales?
December to April off the southern coast. Sri Lanka is one of the world's best destinations for blue whale sightings.
How do I get to Sri Lanka?
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB) has connections from Dubai, Singapore, and Asian/Middle Eastern hubs.
Can I combine marine and cultural experiences?
Absolutely. Galle Fort, Sigiriya rock fortress, and ancient temples are accessible from coastal anchorages. We arrange private excursions.
How many yachts can I charter in Sri Lanka?
Navélia lists 20 crewed yachts in the Indian Ocean cruising region, which covers Sri Lanka. 10 are 24m or longer and 7 are sailing yachts. Yachts of 24m and above charter from $20,400 to $907,000 per week, typical $312,000, in USD and before APA and taxes (figures from our database, October 2026). Availability for your dates is confirmed on request.
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