Your own naturalist guide and boat, a flexible schedule, and an itinerary built around what you actually want to see — planned with you, not chosen from a fixed menu.
Why Go Private
Your Own Guide & Boat
No sharing a group’s schedule or pace — your naturalist guide and boat are dedicated to your party for the full trip.
Flexible Schedule
Start later, linger longer at a site that matters to you, or rearrange a day around weather — a fixed group itinerary can’t offer that flexibility.
More Time Where It Matters
Photographers waiting for the right light, families moving at a child’s pace, or anyone who simply wants longer at one site over rushing to the next.
Privacy for Special Occasions
Honeymoons, anniversaries, and small-group celebrations, without joining a shared day tour of strangers.
Who This Is For
Families & Multi-Gen Groups
Move at your own pace across ages and abilities.
Access Needs
Mobility or dietary needs a fixed itinerary can’t flex around.
Photographers
Flexible timing for light and a specific shot list.
Honeymoons & Anniversaries
A private, unhurried trip for two.
Small Groups
Friends or colleagues who’d rather not join a shared tour.
How a Tailor-Made Trip Works
Tell us what you want
Share your dates, group size, and priorities through Plan My Trip — no fixed package to choose from first.
We propose an itinerary & quote
A local team member builds a day-by-day plan and a price quoted for your specific trip, not a published rate.
Confirm & travel
Once confirmed, you travel with your own naturalist guide and boat for the full itinerary.
What You Can Customize
Islands & Sites
Choose which islands and specific sites to visit, and how much time to spend at each.
Day Length & Pacing
Full days, half days, or a mix — set a pace that fits your group rather than a standard tour schedule.
Activity Mix
Snorkeling, hiking, wildlife watching, and photography stops, weighted toward what your group cares about most.
Accommodation Style
Land-based stays, a private charter, or a mix — matched to your comfort and budget.
Group Size
From a couple to a full family or small-group charter — the itinerary and boat are scaled to fit.
Ready to plan something private?
Tell us what you have in mind — dates, group size, and what matters most to you — and we’ll propose an itinerary and quote.d who each is best for.
Every private itinerary is quoted individually based on islands visited, trip length, group size, and boat or accommodation style — there’s no fixed published rate.
Is a private trip much more expensive than a package or day tour?
It costs more than a shared day tour or package since you’re not sharing a guide or boat, but the difference varies a great deal by group size and itinerary — ask for a quote to compare against your other options.
Who guides private trips?
The same local naturalist guide team behind Nauti’s day tours and packages — not a third-party luxury broker.
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