Global Yacht Charter specialises in luxury yacht charters worldwide, with professional crews and personalised support based in the Benelux. To ensure a truly special celebration on board, we’ll work with you to select the right charter yacht, plan the overall details of your charter and coordinate the practical aspects of your requirements, so that your journey and stay on the water perfectly complement the nature of your occasion.
Why choose a wedding on a yacht?
A yacht offers an atmosphere that is hard to match. You can celebrate in complete privacy, surrounded by the sea, coastlines or a quiet harbour, without the hustle and bustle of a public venue. This makes a yacht an attractive option for couples who value discretion, comfort and a sophisticated setting.
What’s more, a charter yacht brings together several elements of your celebration. Think of an intimate gathering with family, a dinner on the aft deck, a toast at sunset and accommodation in luxury suites for the bride and groom and selected guests. The result is not just a separate venue hire, but a cohesive experience on board.
What is suitable for a charter yacht and what requires extra attention
Not every wedding on the water takes the same form. With a luxury yacht charter, the emphasis is often on an exclusive, small-scale or medium-sized celebration with a carefully selected group of guests. This fits in well with the nature of superyachts, where service, privacy and the experience are key.
Key considerations include the number of guests who will actually be staying on board, the desired itinerary, the amount of time you wish to spend at any one destination, and the role of the crew during the celebration. It is also advisable to decide early on whether the yacht will primarily serve as a backdrop for a multi-day honeymoon with festive moments, or as the main venue for the celebration itself. When considering the dress code, bear in mind practical guidelines for footwear, such as high heels on a yacht.
This is what a wedding experience on board could look like
A yacht charter offers a great deal of freedom in how you organise your days. The itinerary varies depending on the destination, the yacht and the guests, but an elegant programme might, for example, begin with a welcome on board in the harbour, followed by a private lunch or dinner with close family and friends. The programme can then move on to a quiet anchorage or an exclusive coastal destination, where the bride and groom can spend time together in peace and quiet.
Multi-day charters allow for a more enriching experience. This could include a festive welcome reception, a culinary evening organised by the crew – with on-board catering and provisioning fully tailored to your preferences – time to relax at sea, and overnight stays in comfortable suites. It is precisely this rhythm of celebration, travel and relaxation that sets a charter yacht apart from a traditional wedding venue.
Choosing the right yacht for your occasion
When getting married on a yacht, the choice of vessel is key to setting the atmosphere and ensuring comfort. It is not just the yacht’s appearance that matters, but also its layout, the number of suites, the outdoor spaces and the way guests move about on board. For an intimate setting, a more compact yacht may be suitable, whilst a larger superyacht offers more space for receptions, dining and separate living areas.
Global Yacht Charter works with an international selection of luxury yachts from twenty-four meters, always with a professional crew. Based on your requirements, a tailored shortlist can be drawn up, so you don’t have to sift through unsuitable options. Factors taken into account include destination, group size, desired ambience and the extent to which the yacht suits a special celebration.
Examples of yacht sizes
- Queen Martina – 27 meters: accommodates eight guests, with four crew members, from €85,000 per week excluding VAT and APA.
- Premura – 38- meters: accommodates ten guests, with seven crew members, from €165,000 per week excluding VAT and APA.
- Reliance – fifty-five meters: accommodates twelve guests, with thirteen crew members, from €375,000 per week excluding VAT and APA.
These examples particularly highlight how much the atmosphere, space and level of service can vary from one yacht to another. The most suitable choice therefore always depends on your itinerary and the type of celebration you have in mind.
Itinerary, privacy and accommodation as part of the experience
With a wedding on a yacht, the itinerary is not just a minor detail, but a key part of the experience. A tranquil bay, a stylish marina or a series of coastal destinations all help to set the tone for the days spent on board. That is why, when chartering a yacht, consideration is given not only to the yacht itself, but also to the itinerary that best suits it.
For many couples, privacy is just as important as luxury. A crewed charter yacht offers the opportunity to carve out some time for yourselves, invite a select group of guests and organise your stay entirely around your own schedule. This makes this type of celebration particularly suitable for those seeking exclusivity without a public setting.
What to expect in terms of costs
A wedding on a charter yacht falls within the high-end luxury segment. The charter price is seasonal: a fixed price in the low season and a fixed price in the high season. Therefore, the time of booking does not affect the charter price.
In addition to the charter price, VAT and APA usually need to be taken into account. Factors such as the size of the yacht, destination, length of stay and consumption whilst underway also play a part in the overall budget. Global Yacht Charter can help you estimate fuel costs based on the route and cruising speed, so that you can get a more realistic financial picture in advance of what is usually included in a yacht charter.
Support for a special celebration at sea
If you are considering a yacht for your wedding or honeymoon, including celebrations, careful preparation is essential. Global Yacht Charter assists clients with selecting suitable yachts, handling the contract, coordinating the itinerary and recording preferences via a preference sheet, for example regarding accommodation, activities and celebrations.
This approach is well suited to occasions where discretion, comfort and personalised service are paramount. The result is a charter experience that not only feels exclusive, but is also well organised in practical terms, based on a clear preparation checklist.
Would you like to discuss your requirements and availability? You can request a quote straight away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it possible to get married on a yacht?
Yes, a yacht can serve as an excellent setting for a wedding celebration or a special honeymoon. Whether the official wedding ceremony itself can take place on board depends on local laws and regulations and on the facilities available at the chosen destination. As this varies from country to country and port to port, it is advisable to check this early on in the planning process.
Is a yacht suitable for large weddings?
A luxury charter yacht is particularly well-suited to exclusive celebrations with a limited number of guests on board. The exact number depends on the yacht, its layout and how the spaces are to be used. If you are planning a yacht charter for a large group, it is important to determine precisely in advance how many guests will actually be sailing or staying overnight.
Can guests also stay overnight on board?
This is possible, provided the number of suites and the layout of the yacht allow for it. On a multi-day charter, spending the night on board is actually a key part of the experience. This creates an intimate setting in which celebration and relaxation flow naturally into one another.
What does Global Yacht Charter organise as part of this service?
Global Yacht Charter assists with selecting a suitable yacht, drawing up a shortlist, handling the contract, coordinating the itinerary and recording your personal preferences for your charter. Specific wedding planning or legal marriage services are only relevant if they are organised separately at your chosen destination. It may also be worth bearing in mind the 12-person rule on yachts and, if you wish to have your plans drawn up in detail, requesting a quote.
