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Providenciales’ only locally owned and operated water sports company. Guided by locals who love this island.

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Custom Private Boat Charters in Turks and Caicos

Rising Tide Tours is Providenciales’ premier locally owned and operated eco-tourism and water sports company. We specialize in clear kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and fully customizable private boat charters — all guided by locals with over 20 years of combined experience on these waters. Our small-group philosophy is simple: lower impact, higher reward. Whether you’re gliding through the protected mangrove channels of Princess Alexandra National Park or island-hopping to Half Moon Bay on a private charter, we make sure every guest leaves with a story worth telling.

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Guests in a clear kayak gliding over sea turtles in the mangroves

Turks and Caicos Eco Tours

Explore Turks and Caicos

  • Princess Alexandra National Park

    Paddle through protected mangrove channels and spot juvenile sea turtles, baby sharks, stingrays, and tropical fish in their natural habitat

  • Clear Kayak & Paddleboard Eco Tours

    Glide across the crystal-clear waters of Providenciales in a transparent kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard for a one-of-a-kind perspective on the reef below

  • Private Snorkeling & Island Hopping

    Discover secluded beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and hidden sandbars on a fully customizable private boat charter

  • Sunset on the Water

    Cap off your day with a breathtaking Caribbean sunset from the deck of a private charter, complete with drinks and stunning open-water views

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Private boat charters

Explore Our Boat Charters

From snorkeling the reefs to a full-day beach BBQ on a deserted cay, our private boat charters are designed entirely around you. Choose from half-day and full-day options, and add on tubing, subwing, fishing, or a beachside cookout. Every boat experience takes up to 10 guests.

  • 2 Hour Boat Charter

    A two-hour private snorkeling adventure with your own captain and first mate guiding the way.

    • Dedicated captain and first mate
    • All snorkeling gear

    Bring your own cooler with ice. Food and drinks are not provided or permitted on board.

    From$672

    up to 4 guests+$30 per extra guest

  • 2.5 Hour Sunset Boat Charter

    Front-row views of one of the most breathtaking skies in the Caribbean, from your own boat.

    • Rum punch, local beer, wine or champagne
    • Soft drinks, fresh fruit, meat and cheese platter
    • Snorkeling gear

    From$840

    up to 4 guests+$30 per extra guest

  • 3 Hour Boat Charter

    Three hours of private snorkeling with your own captain and first mate guiding the way.

    • Dedicated captain and first mate
    • All snorkeling gear

    Bring your own cooler with ice. Food and drinks are not provided or permitted on board.

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  • 4hr Bare Boat Charter

    More time to explore secluded snorkeling spots and soak in the scenery at a leisurely pace.

    • Dedicated captain and first mate
    • All snorkeling gear
    • Cooler with ice for your own drinks and food

    From$1,120

    up to 4 guests+$30 per extra guest

  • 4hr Basic Boat Charter

    Four laid-back hours on the water with drinks and snacks stocked on board.

    • Soft drinks, rum punch and local beer
    • Fresh fruit, meat and cheese platter, chips and dips
    • Snorkeling gear

    From$1,344

    up to 6 guests+$30 per extra guest

  • 5 Hour Deluxe Boat Charter

    Five hours from Grace Bay while your dedicated crew handles everything, light grill included.

    • Rum punch, wine or champagne, soft drinks
    • Fresh fruit, meat and cheese spread
    • Light grill: skewers, corn or roasted potatoes
    • Snorkeling gear

    From$1,848

    up to 6 guests+$40 per extra guest

Captain grilling skewers at a beachside BBQ7 hours

Featured experience

Full Day Beach BBQ

The ultimate Rising Tide Tours experience: snorkel the reefs, then gather around a beachside grill, with food, drinks and good vibes from start to finish.

  • Seven hours on the water and beach
  • Beachside grill: BBQ ribs and chicken
  • Corn on the cob and roasted potatoes
  • Fresh fish on the grill when the crew catches it
  • Soft drinks, rum punch and local beer
  • Fresh fruit, meat and cheese, chips and dip
  • Snorkeling gear for the whole group

From$2,688

up to 6 guests+$30 per extra guest

Extras on the water

Boat Charter Add-Ons

Add-ons can be purchased for any of our private charter options.

  • Two guests giving a thumbs up underwater in snorkel masks

    Fly underwater behind the boat

    Subwing

    Hold on and glide through the clear water on a towed underwater wing. Dive, roll, and skim above the reef with your guide leading the way.

  • A tube bouncing across the wake behind the boat

    Bounce across the shallows

    Tubing

    Grab on and hang tight behind the boat. A mellow cruise or a full-speed ride packed with laughs and wipeouts.

  • Snorkeler pulled along by a handheld underwater scooter

    More reef, less effort

    Scooters

    Handheld underwater scooters pull you past coral heads and schools of fish, to spots you'd never reach kicking alone.

  • Guest holding up a red grouper caught bottom fishing

    Drop a line over the drop-off

    Bottom Fishing

    Snapper, grouper, and the occasional surprise. Our captains know the productive spots along the wall.

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The Private Charter

Step aboard for a day built entirely around you: secluded beaches, the best snorkel sites, and a crew at your service.