Some celebrations deserve an exceptional setting. A milestone birthday — 30th, 40th, 50th — a marriage proposal at sunset facing the Faraglioni of Capri, a bachelorette party on the flybridge of a superyacht in Ibiza, a wedding ceremony at sea off the French Riviera — some occasions only happen once, and deserve a backdrop worthy of the memory.
A private yacht charter offers for these moments what no hotel, no restaurant, no villa can reproduce — a space entirely dedicated to your group, bespoke service tailored for your celebration, and a natural backdrop — the sea, the sunset, the Mediterranean coastlines — that makes every photo an unforgettable memory.
International Yachts Charter and Brokerage XXIII has been organizing event charters for private celebrations for over 20 years — birthdays, marriage proposals, bachelorette parties, wedding anniversaries, family reunions. Here is the complete guide to organizing the perfect celebration in 2026.
Why a Yacht is the Ideal Setting for a Celebration
Total Exclusivity
A private superyacht is 100% your space. No other guests, no neighboring tables, no staff shared with other groups. The crew — from the captain to the chef — is entirely dedicated to your celebration for the entire duration of the charter.
This exclusivity is impossible to replicate in a restaurant, even a Michelin-starred one. Even in a 5-star hotel. The superyacht is the only hospitality format that guarantees total privatization.
Ultra-Personalized Service
Three to four weeks before your celebration — you complete a comprehensive brief. The gastronomic preferences of each guest, allergies, favorite wines, desired ambient music, decor, key moments to stage. The onboard chef and chief steward read this brief in detail and build every moment of your day or week accordingly.
The Incomparable Natural Setting
No caterer, no decorator can reproduce the sunset over the Lérins Islands from the deck of a superyacht. Nor the turquoise waters of Formentera as a photo backdrop. Nor the Faraglioni of Capri illuminated by the golden light of evening.
The Mediterranean is the most photogenic natural setting in the world — and from a superyacht, it is entirely yours.
Freedom of Movement
Unlike a villa or a restaurant — the yacht moves. Morning in Monaco, afternoon in a secluded cove, dinner facing the lights of Saint-Tropez. Each moment of your celebration has its own setting — selected by your captain according to your wishes and weather conditions.
Types of Celebrations Onboard
Milestone Birthday — 30th, 40th, 50th
A birthday on a yacht is the most requested celebration in our catalog. A life milestone — 30, 40, 50, 60 years — deserves an extraordinary setting. The most popular options:
Birthday Day Charter — a full day at sea with 10 to 12 close friends and family. Gourmet lunch prepared by the chef, custom cake delivered onboard, music, decor in the event’s colors, professional photos and videos from the tender.
Birthday Week Charter — a week onboard with your closest group. Each destination is a surprise organized by the captain. On the birthday evening — gala dinner on the aft deck, champagne, cake created by the chef, private party onboard.
Our recommendation for a birthday: ANNAMIA — 43 meters, 12 guests, playroom, panoramic flybridge, crew of 6. The space and service for a memorable celebration on the French Riviera or in Sardinia.
The Marriage Proposal — The Most Memorable Moment
A marriage proposal on a superyacht is an experience in itself — and one of the most requested in our event catalog. Here’s how our clients organize it:
The sunset proposal facing the Faraglioni (Capri) The yacht anchors opposite the three limestone rocks of Capri at 6:30 PM. The chief steward sets a table for two on the aft deck — chilled champagne, rose petals, soft music. The sun begins to set over the Faraglioni. The captain ensures the tender is out of sight — intimacy is total. The rest of the crew discreetly disappears.
The flybridge proposal in Ibiza Sunset facing Es Vedrà — the sacred rock of Ibiza. RILASSATA‘s flybridge offers a 360° view of the sea and the monolith. A moment impossible to replicate on land.
The proposal in Cannes Bay during the Festival The lights of the Croisette illuminate the bay. The yacht is anchored 500 meters from the Palais des Festivals. Dinner on the aft deck concludes with the awaited moment — with the lights of the Cannes Film Festival as the sole witness.
Our recommendation for a marriage proposal: BASILIC — the Riva 100 Corsaro 2021 is the most romantic unit in our fleet. Its iconic design, teak and mahogany finishes, legendary silhouette — the perfect setting for the most important moment of your life.
The Bachelorette Party on a Yacht — The Most Memorable Celebration
A bachelorette party on a superyacht has become one of the most requested bachelorette party options in the Mediterranean. And for good reason — no club, no villa, no hotel can match the experience of a full day or night on a private superyacht with friends.
The bachelorette day charter package: Boarding at 10 AM from the port. Champagne aperitivo on deck. Navigation to the best cove of the day — Cala Conta in Ibiza, Ses Illetes in Formentera, a secluded cove on the French Riviera. Swimming, Seabobs, paddleboarding, floating mat. Gourmet lunch onboard — the chef prepares what you requested in the brief. Afternoon DJ set on the flybridge. Sunset at sea. Return to port at 8 PM.
The bachelorette overnight package: For groups who want to extend the party — embark the day before, spend the night onboard at anchor, wake up facing the sea, breakfast at sea, full day before returning. ANNAMIA with its 5 cabins and 12 guests is perfect for an overnight bachelorette party.
Most requested bachelorette party destinations:
Ibiza — the absolute benchmark. Beach clubs (Blue Marlin, Ushuaïa, Nassau), spectacular coves (Cala Conta, Es Vedrà), legendary nightlife. The tender drops you directly on the beach of the beach club — no waiting, no crowds.
Saint-Tropez — Club 55, Nikki Beach, Plage des Jumeaux. The yacht anchors in the Gulf — the tender takes the group directly to the beach club of your choice. Dinner in the old port in the evening.
Monaco — for bachelorette parties that want to combine urban luxury and sea. The casino, shopping, restaurants — accessible from Port Hercule on foot — and the yacht as a private base.
Our recommendation for a bachelorette party: ASCENSION — 37 meters, 25 knots, generous outdoor space. Fast enough to cover several destinations in one day, spacious enough for 10 people to be comfortable.
The Wedding Anniversary — The Celebration for Couples
A wedding anniversary — 10th, 20th, 25th, 30th — deserves a setting that reminds you why you chose to share your life. A 3 to 7-day yacht charter, just the two of you, in the most romantic destinations of the Mediterranean.
The 3 most romantic destinations in our fleet:
Capri — the Faraglioni, the Blue Grotto, the narrow streets of the Piazzetta, Il Riccio facing the sea. Capri is the most romantic destination in the entire Mediterranean for a couple.
Positano — anchor facing the colorful facades at sunrise. Dinner at Il Tridente. Climb to Ravello for the view. A stopover unlike any other.
Formentera — Ses Illetes beach, turquoise and pristine, accessible only from the sea. A lunch at Juan y Andrea with your feet in the sand. A night at anchor in absolute silence.
Our recommendation for a wedding anniversary: BASILIC or RAY for couples who want the intimacy of a compact yacht. RILASSATA for couples who want to invite loved ones to share the anniversary.
The Family Reunion — Multiple Generations Onboard
The multi-generational family yacht charter is the strongest market trend in 2026. Grandparents, parents, children — the superyacht is the only travel format that offers each generation what they need without compromise.
Children — Seabobs, tender to the beach, snorkeling, paddleboarding, floating mat. Screens disappear upon boarding.
Parents — navigation, gastronomy, cultural stopovers (Portofino, Capri, local markets), chef’s wines.
Grandparents — onboard comfort, stabilizers that minimize rolling, table service, tender rides to coastal villages.
Our recommendation for a family reunion: RILASSATA — 499 GT, 5 cabins, playroom with opening balcony, beach club with direct sea access, crew of 9. The only yacht in our fleet that offers each generation its own space onboard.
Personalization — What We Organize for You
Onboard Decoration
Our team coordinates with the chief steward the decoration for your celebration — balloons, flowers, banners, candle holders, rose petals. Each element is ordered locally before boarding and installed onboard according to your instructions.
For marriage proposals and bachelorette parties — our chief steward is accustomed to creating memorable settings. A simple brief from you is sufficient.
Cake and Catering
The onboard chef is your private caterer — and is often better than most land-based event caterers. He designs your celebration menu to measure — appetizers, main course, dessert, birthday or wedding cake. If you have a specific wish — a tiered cake, a themed cake, a signature dessert — communicate it in the brief and the chef will create it.
Photographer and Videographer
For important celebrations — marriage proposals, milestone birthdays, bachelorette parties — we coordinate the involvement of a professional photographer or videographer. They embark with the group or join the yacht by tender from the nearest port.
Celebration photos from a superyacht — turquoise sea, sunset, natural Mediterranean settings — are of incomparable aesthetic quality compared to any studio or land venue.
DJ and Musical Ambiance
For bachelorette parties and festive birthdays — our team coordinates the involvement of a DJ for the day or evening onboard. The audio system of our superyachts — ANNAMIA, RILASSATA — is professional quality. A personalized playlist can also be prepared by the crew according to your preferences.
Destinations for Each Type of Celebration
| Celebration | Ideal Destination | Recommended Yacht |
|---|---|---|
| Festive Birthday | Ibiza | ASCENSION |
| Prestige Birthday | French Riviera | RILASSATA |
| Marriage Proposal | Capri | BASILIC |
| Festive Bachelorette Party | Ibiza / Saint-Tropez | ASCENSION |
| Romantic Bachelorette Party | Formentera | ANNAMIA |
| Wedding Anniversary | Positano / Capri | BASILIC |
| Family Reunion | Sardinia | RILASSATA |
Rates for an Onboard Celebration
Day Charter — The Day of Celebration
For a full day — boarding in the morning, disembarking in the evening — rates vary depending on the yacht and destination.
| Yacht | LOA | Estimated Day Rate |
|---|---|---|
| ABELY | 33 m | Upon quotation |
| BASILIC | 30 m | Upon quotation |
| ASCENSION | 37 m | Upon quotation |
| ANNAMIA | 43 m | Upon quotation |
| RILASSATA | 49.8 m | Upon quotation |
Week Charter — The Week of Celebration
| Yacht | LOA | Low season | High season |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABELY | 33 m | €28,000 | €35,000 |
| BASILIC | 30 m | €120,000 | €145,000 |
| RAY | 32 m | €90,000 | €120,000 |
| ASCENSION | 37 m | €100,000 | €125,000 |
| ANNAMIA | 43 m | €120,000 | €145,000 |
| RILASSATA | 49.8 m | €210,000 | €385,000 |
Rates exclude APA (25-30% of base rate).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a gala dinner be organized onboard for a birthday? Absolutely — it’s one of our most requested options. The onboard chef designs a bespoke gala menu, the chief steward sets the table on the aft deck or in the main salon with the decor you chose in the brief. Our team coordinates the delivery of fresh flowers and the cake on the morning of boarding.
Can an external photographer be brought onboard for a marriage proposal? Yes — our team coordinates the involvement of a professional photographer or videographer who embarks with the group or joins the yacht by tender from the nearest port. This is a service we regularly arrange.
How many people can be invited for a bachelorette party on a day charter? Depending on the yacht — our units accommodate up to 12 guests on a day charter. For a bachelorette party of 10 to 12 people, ANNAMIA or RILASSATA are ideal choices — the outdoor space is sufficient for the entire group to enjoy the deck and flybridge simultaneously.
Can an official wedding ceremony be organized onboard? A civil ceremony onboard a yacht at sea falls under the jurisdiction of the yacht’s flag and the laws of the country. Our team will put you in touch with legal experts and partner officiants who handle these types of ceremonies in the Mediterranean.
What is the minimum lead time to organize an onboard celebration? For a simple celebration (birthday, bachelorette party in low season) — 3 to 4 weeks are sufficient. For a marriage proposal with a photographer or a bachelorette party in high season — 2 to 3 months are recommended to guarantee yacht and service provider availability.
Organizing Your Celebration
Our team supports every celebration from A to Z — yacht selection, personalized brief, service provider coordination, port logistics, itinerary organization.
A 30-minute call is enough to frame your project. We will send you a proposal within 48 hours with available units, rates, and customization options.
