15 Best Down D’ Islands Trinidad (DDI) Boat Charters

One of the most fun days out in Trinidad is going on a boat to Down D’ Islands for a few hours. You get a group of friends or relatives together for a small party on the boat, or even an evening dinner on a yacht for a couple.

They usually leave from a mooring in Chaguaramas in West Trinidad and go out to a cove around one of the closer islands like Gaspar Grande (aka Gasparee Island), or to Scotland Bay on Trinidad’s North Coast. You can get out and have a swim as well.

More seasoned visitors may simply refer to it as “DDI” and there are many yachts and boats available to charter for a few hours on the water. Most of the boat operators offer packages depending on the activity, number of people and length of time.

These are some of the best Down The Islands (DDI) boat charters, tour operators and boat rentals we found.

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Celerity Charters

Celerity Charters does Down d’ Islands charters to celebrate any occasion event. The maximum group size is 25 persons and a minimum of 4 hours rental.

Your group would need to provide their own food and beverages as they do not provide catering services. A 10% non-refundable down payment is required to secure your booking.

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ddi life

ddi life does boat charters for sightseeing, fishing charters, or events like birthdays and weddings. Their qualified skipper “Sir Reel” is highly qualified and experienced skipper/angler with more than 20 years angling and boat-handling experience.

All charters have the provision of a safe and secure trip on-board and a comfortable stable boat with covered seating, toilet facilities and fresh water shower. The boat is spacious, with a deck and seating area, ideal for fishing or simply relaxing while taking pleasure in the scenic views.

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Down D Islands TT

Down D Islands TT aims to be your one call for everything DDI: tours, rentals and excursions.

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Down The Island Tours

Captain Hans welcomes visitors to Down the Islands with packages from 2 hours for up to 10 people.

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Elite Cruises

Elite Cruises is a luxury catamaran that can host up to 175 passengers, with air-conditioning inside. You can book a 4 hour cruise with a captain and crew, and includes free parking for your vehicle before boarding.

They have lots of packages to suit different budgets and group sizes. You board from The Anchorage at Hart’s Cut in Chaguaramas.

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Finesse Yacht Charters

Finesse Yacht Charters has over fifteen years of experience in doing tours and charters to Down the Islands. They also facilitate visits to the Gasparee Caves and Nelson Island, with their unusual and unique experiences.

They have multiple vessels available for your day out. Check out the water inflatables, fishing trips and night cruises.

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Go West

Board Azzuro, a 32-foot sloop sailing yacht and set sail for an intimate dinner, or a day trip. Go West has lots of options to choose from if you’re looking for a private getaway for a couple or small group of five.

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Keeping it Reel Charters

Keeping it Reel Charters provides porivate Down D’ Islands Yacht Charters, including Monos Island, Chachachare and Scotland Bay.

Their packages include groups of up to 21 persons for seven hours. The vessel is fully air-conditioned, with shower and toilet. Charters include coolers, water toys (floaties), stove, microwave and freezer for your use.

They can also provide catering and a photographer upon your request.

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Moonstruck Private DDI Yacht Charters

Moonstruck is a 52 foot yacht that docks at the Crew’s Inn Marina. They can accommodate up to 20 persons and their packages start from TT$3,000. The yacht includes a kitchen and dining area, and of course there are bathroom facilities on board.

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N A U T I

NAUTI Charters is operated by Captain Jason Bodden aboard the vessel Darianne. The boat usually caters for up to 15 persons with packages starting from $3,500.

The vessel includes an air-conditioned cabin and toilet. Charters include ice and water, floaties and music. NAUTI provides day or night charters, as well as fishing charters.

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Priceless Charters

Priceless Charters operates a 47-foot Bertram and offers packages for groups of up to 35 persons.

Book them for birthday limes, family days, tours, corporate events, fishing and more. Amenities include a bedroom, toilet and shower, fridge, cooler, grill, floaties, television, wifi and air-conditioning.

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Shiloh Charters

Shiloh Charters provides stop and swim tours, couples cruises and special event cruises to DDI with packages starting at $3,000 for up to 20 persons.

Cruises include a restroom and changing facilities on board, life jackets and pool noodles.

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Spectrum Private Yacht Charters

Spectrum aims to provide reliable boat and yacht rentals in Trinidad for your day out Down D’ Islands. They can accommodate up to 30 persons with packages for four, five or six hours on a private cruise.

Spectrum Private Yacht Charters also does dinner on a yacht; an intimate sunset dinner cruise with delicious food and spectacular views.

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Sundara Charters Trinidad

Sundara Charters Trinidad offers day sail trips for families and friends, romantic dinner cruises on the water, evening parties for a memorable experience and adventure holidays in the Grenadines, Tobago and Trinidad.

Their vessel is a 43-foot catamaran named Ballerina Girl, which is spacious and ideal for groups or family events with lots of open space to relax.

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The Big Game Lodge Sport Fishing & Cruises

Whether you’d like to go on a fishing trip, or a stop and swim day out with friends or family, The Big Game Lodge Sport Fishing & Cruises offers a number of vessels that can accommodate your Down D’ Islands adventure.

On a typical five hour day out trip, they will provide you with water and ice, noodles, swimming ladder, life raft and jackets. The vessel includes an air-conditioned cabin, bathroom, bedroom and music.

On a typical six hour fishing trip, they can provide you with tackle, bait, gear, rods and reels.

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Conclusion

So are you thinking of chartering a DDI boat or yacht soon? Give a few of these operators a call to book your spot.

We’ll add more to this list as we hear about them, or maybe you can let us know of any others in the comments below.

You can also check out other boat charters in Trinidad & Tobago and see places to stay Down D’ Islands.