Private boats for island hops, dive days, whale season and coastal trips — charter with local operators and licensed skippers.
Prices are set by each operator. Send a request with your date and group size — the operator confirms availability and the final price.
17 m catamaran for day cruises, whale-watching cruises, sunset cruises and multi-day liveaboard trips. Up to 20 guests on short cruises inside Dili port, 15 on longer day…
Compass Diving
8.2 m Boston Whaler — the unsinkable boat — with twin 250 hp Honda outboards, for 10–11 guests. Private charter from US$250 per hour, skipper and crew included.
Compass Diving
ASM Hydra Hull speedboat for 6–7 guests. Private charter from US$200 per hour, skipper and crew included.
Compass Diving
Speedboat for 6–7 guests. Private charter from US$200 per hour, skipper and crew included.
Compass Diving
Custom dive boat based on Atauro Island, with a dive-tank rack; 10 divers on a single-tank trip. Private charter from US$200 per hour, skipper and crew included.
Compass Diving
Genecya Spirit — twin-outboard sport-fishing and wildlife boat. Shade, safety equipment and light refreshments on board.
Timor Blue Water Sea Adventures
Charter packages, routes and the request form for each operator.
Whale-watching tours in the pygmy blue whale season (October–November), private charters on the Compass fleet, dive trips and island transfers from Dili and Atauro.
Shared tripA 3.5-hour cruise on the Sundance catamaran to look for pygmy blue whales on their yearly migration past Timor-Leste (October–November). Saturdays and Sundays, departing 8 am or 3 pm. Child friendly; guests stay on board throughout. Adults US$120, children 5–12 US$80 (we adjust the child price on your booking). Book in advance.
Includes On-board toilet
Private charterYour own speedboat for 3 hours in the waters around Dili in the whale season (October–November). Daily, departing 8 am or 3 pm. Up to 6 adults plus 2 children under 15. Child friendly; guests stay on board throughout. Extra hours US$200 per hour.
Includes Snacks and drinks · Skipper and crew
Shared tripA 6-hour trip from Dili (7 am – 1 pm) with a whale seeker on board. When the chance arises you slip into the water for a passive snorkel near the whales — mask, fins and snorkel only, no scuba or weights. Maximum 4 people per boat. A 1.5-hour briefing before the tour dates is compulsory. Whale encounters and swims are not guaranteed.
Includes Whale seeker · Snorkel equipment · Water, coffee, tea and a snack
Pick a trip and a date — the operator confirms availability and the price with you.
Charter by the hour, half-day or full day — tell the operator where you want to go (island hops, dive sites, whale watching) and they will confirm the route and price.
Pick a trip and a date — the operator confirms availability and the price with you.
Whale & dolphin watching, sport fishing and sunset cruises aboard Genecya Spirit from the Dili waterfront.
Shared tripJoin a premium seven-hour search for migrating whales and other marine wildlife in Timor-Leste's waters — ideal for solo travellers, couples, families and small groups. A minimum of five guests is needed for each departure. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Includes 7-hour whale watching adventure · Shared premium experience, maximum 10 guests · Experienced local crew · Light refreshments
Private charterThe whole of Genecya Spirit for your group: a seven-hour private whale watching charter. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Includes Private vessel for your group (up to 10) · Experienced skipper and crew · Light refreshments
Private charterA professionally guided private fishing charter for 4–6 anglers: reef, coastal and light offshore fishing depending on weather, tides and season.
Includes Experienced skipper and crew · Quality fishing rods, reels, tackle and safety equipment · Drinking water and light refreshments · Fishing guidance for experienced and visiting anglers
Private charterA full day on Timor-Leste's offshore waters targeting pelagic species, planned around conditions, safety and the most productive grounds. Designed for 4–6 anglers; optional guided freediving / spearfishing for experienced guests on request and subject to conditions.
Includes Full crew support · Fishing gear · Light refreshments · Extended-range fishing
Shared tripSunset over Dili from the sea — a relaxed two-and-a-half-hour coastal cruise. A minimum number of guests is needed to confirm a departure; private sunset charters by enquiry.
Pick a trip and a date — the operator confirms availability and the price with you.
Dive boats, fast boats and traditional vessels with licensed skippers.
Half-day, full-day or multi-day — Ataúro, Jaco, the whale corridor.
Clear pricing, safety equipment listed, and SOTCoin or card payment.
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