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👥 Best for: individuals, couples, families and groups
Both take you on the same route through the same stunning scenery. The difference is who you're sharing the boat with, how much it costs, and how much flexibility you have. Here's everything you need to know to choose the right option.
Quick Comparison
| Shared Boat | Private Charter | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €20/person | €150--€300/boat |
| Departure | Fixed schedule | Flexible |
| Stops | As a group | Whenever you want |
| Privacy | Shared with guests | Just your group |
| Best for | Solo, couples, 1--3 people | Families, groups of 4+ |
| Book ahead | 48 hrs in peak | 24 hrs min |
Choose Shared If...
- You're travelling alone or as a couple
- Budget matters -- at €20 per person, it's the most affordable way to see Shala River
- You don't mind being on a fixed schedule (09:30 or 16:30 from Koman)
- You enjoy the social aspect -- shared boats often lead to conversations with travellers from across the world
- Your group is 3 people or fewer
Choose Private If...
- Your group is 4 or more people -- the maths flips at 4 (4 × €20 = €80 vs €150 for the whole boat)
- You have young children and need flexibility with timing and pace
- You want to stop for extended swimming or photography
- You're celebrating something -- anniversary, birthday, proposal
- You want total privacy and your own agenda
💡 The Group Maths
A group of 4 costs €80 on shared boats. A private one-way charter is €150. Above 4 people, private always wins on price. At 8 people (our max), shared costs €160 vs €150 private -- less than half price private.