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Champagne on ice, flutes and flowers on the flybridge of the yacht APOLLONIA at dusk
Celebrate at sea

Birthday Yacht Charter

A birthday yacht charter gives you a private yacht with her own captain and crew for a day, a night or a whole week: lunch at anchor, a swim off the stern, then cake and champagne on deck as the sun goes down. We arrange crewed yachts in Florida and the Bahamas, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, with daily rates from $4,714. Most yachts sleep up to 12 guests, and group yachts take more. Tell us the date and how many are coming, and we will send the yachts that are free.

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By Eldin Basic, Founder & Senior Charter Broker · Updated

Lowest daily rate, Florida & Bahamas
$4,714
Guests overnight on most yachts
12
Yachts in Florida & the Bahamas
8
Deposit to confirm a booking
50%
The basics

How a birthday yacht charter works

When you charter a yacht for a birthday, the whole yacht is yours. There are no other passengers, a professional captain takes care of navigation and mooring, and on most yachts a chef and stewards cook, serve and look after the details. You decide how long to stay aboard, and the crew plans the day around the celebration.

That is different from what many people in the US mean by a birthday yacht rental: a party boat hired by the hour from a city marina. We do not run hourly party boats, so if a three-hour cruise from your local marina is what you need, a local operator is the better choice. If you want the celebration to be the trip itself, there are three ways to do it.

Outdoor dining table on the aft deck of PEDDLER, a crewed yacht for a birthday yacht charter in the Bahamas

  • A day aboard

    Board in the morning, cruise to a quiet bay for a swim and lunch, and sail back at sunset. On the French Riviera, APOLLONIA and ROMY ONE take day charters from Cannes; elsewhere, ask us which yachts accept a single day.

  • An overnight birthday

    Keep the yacht after dark: dinner at anchor, a night in the cabins and breakfast at sea the next morning. One- and two-night stays are easiest to find outside July and August. Make it an overnight birthday.

  • A birthday week

    For a milestone, many groups take the yacht for a week: a new island or harbor each day and a different setting for the birthday dinner. Most yachts in our fleet are priced by the week.

The fleet

Yachts for a birthday celebration

Crewed yachts for a birthday party on the water, by area, with each yacht’s listed rate. Guest numbers are for sleeping aboard; more people can often join for a day or for a party in port. APA and VAT are added unless stated.

Not sure which yacht suits your group? Send the date and the number of guests, and we will shortlist yachts that are free.

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Ideas

Ideas for a birthday on a yacht

A yacht birthday party can be anything from one evening for two to a week for twenty. These are the plans we are asked about most.

  • 30th, 40th and 50th birthdays

    Milestones suit a long weekend or a week with close friends: a beach-club lunch one day, a quiet anchorage the next, and the birthday dinner on deck, cooked by the yacht’s chef. A five-cabin yacht sleeps ten; for a bigger party, look at the large group yachts above.

  • 60th, 70th and beyond

    For older guests, choose a larger motor yacht or a catamaran for steadier decks, and ask for zero-speed stabilizers, which reduce rolling at anchor. Tell us about mobility before we shortlist: some yachts have a lift or cabins on the main deck, and shorter passages with a marina berth near town make the days easier.

  • Family birthdays with children

    Children are welcome on most crewed yachts. Give us their ages so the crew can have children’s life jackets ready and plan swims and water toys to suit; a catamaran gives young children more flat deck space.

  • A 21st birthday at sea

    The captain applies the drinking-age law of the country you are in: 21 in US waters, and 18 in most of Europe and the Caribbean. Agree the drinks with the crew before the day.

  • A surprise birthday

    Crews are used to surprises. Send us the plan (who arrives when, the cake, a favorite drink, the music) and we pass it to the captain, so everything is ready when the guest of honor steps aboard.

  • A sunset dinner at anchor

    For a smaller celebration, one evening is often enough: a sunset cruise and dinner at anchor, or stay the night and wake up at sea.

The day

A birthday day on board

The crew works to your plan and the captain adjusts the timing to the weather. A typical birthday day charter looks like this.

A dining table laid for dinner aboard the yacht APOLLONIA, with the marina behind

  1. 10:00

    Welcome aboard

    The crew meets you at the marina with a welcome drink and a safety briefing, then the yacht leaves the harbor.

  2. 11:00

    Cruise along the coast

    Time on the sun deck while the captain heads for a sheltered bay.

  3. 12:30

    Swim stop

    Drop anchor, swim off the stern and try the water toys or a tender ride.

  4. 13:30

    Lunch at anchor

    The chef serves lunch on deck, planned around the menu you chose before the charter.

  5. 16:00

    Cake and champagne

    The cake comes out with your chosen drinks while the yacht is quiet at anchor.

  6. 18:30

    Sunset

    Cruise back along the coast as the sun goes down.

  7. 19:30

    Back in port, or stay aboard

    Step ashore for dinner, or keep the yacht for the night with dinner at anchor and breakfast at sea.

Pricing

How much does a birthday yacht charter cost?

A birthday aboard is priced like any crewed charter. Your written quote lists every part of it before you book.

  • Charter rate

    The yacht, her crew and insurance, for a day, a night or a week. In Florida and the Bahamas, daily rates on this page start at $4,714. Most yachts are priced by the week.

  • APA

    The advance provisioning allowance, usually 20–35% of the rate, covers fuel, food, drinks and berths. The captain keeps the receipts and refunds what is not spent.

  • VAT and local taxes

    Set by the country where the charter takes place, and shown as its own line in your quote.

  • Crew tip

    Optional and paid at the end; 10–20% of the charter rate is customary for good service.

  • Birthday extras

    A cake from a local patisserie, flowers, a photographer or musicians are quoted separately. Mention them when you enquire.

  • Cost per guest

    COLETTE 64 is listed at $4,714 a day for up to 8 guests. Shared by 8, that is about $589 per person per day, before APA, VAT and tip.

    Prefer one price? See all-inclusive yachts

What changes the price

The yacht
Length, number of cabins and size of crew.
The season
July and August in the Mediterranean, and Christmas and New Year in the Caribbean, cost the most.
How long you stay
A week costs less per day than a short stay, and minimum stays vary by yacht and date.
Where you board
A delivery fee applies if the yacht has to travel from her base to meet you.
Food, drinks and extras
Paid from the APA or quoted separately, so your choices shape the final bill.

A yacht, a restaurant or a villa?

CompareYachtRestaurantVilla
PrivacyThe whole yacht and crew for your groupA private room at best, other diners nearbyPrivate, but you organize everything
SettingChanges through the day: bays, beaches, a harbor at nightOne room for the eveningOne place
Food and serviceCooked and served aboard by the chef and crewRestaurant kitchen and staffA caterer, a private chef or self-catering
Things to doSwimming, water toys, tender trips ashoreDinnerPool and garden, depending on the villa
Guest numbersUsually up to 12 overnight; more for a day or in portSet by the venueSet by the bedrooms
How it is pricedPer day or week, plus APA, VAT and tipPer head or a minimum spendPer night, plus catering
Good to know

Cake, decorations, drinks and other rules

Every yacht has its own house rules, and we confirm them in writing before you book. These are the questions birthday groups ask most.

  • Can we bring a birthday cake?

    On most yachts, yes. The chef can bake one, or you can have a cake delivered to the yacht from a local patisserie; tell the crew in advance so there is room in the fridge.

  • Are decorations allowed?

    Within limits. Most yachts do not allow confetti, glitter, sky lanterns or anything that could stain the teak or blow into the sea. Candles on the cake are usually fine; ask before bringing balloons or banners.

  • Can we bring our own drinks?

    Usually the crew buys drinks for you through the APA, from a list you send before the charter. Some yachts let you bring your own wine or champagne, sometimes for a corkage fee.

  • How many guests can come?

    Most yachts sleep up to 12 guests. For a day charter or a party in port the limit can be higher, and local rules can lower it in some places, including US waters. We confirm the number for your yacht, date and route.

  • Is there a minimum age?

    Children of all ages are welcome on most crewed yachts. Alcohol follows the law of the country you are in.

  • Is there a dress code?

    Relaxed by day. Most yachts ask guests to go barefoot or wear soft-soled shoes on deck to protect the teak, so keep the heels for dinner ashore.

The process

How to book a birthday yacht charter

From your first message to the cake on deck, in four steps.

  1. Send the date and guest list

    Tell us the birthday, how many are coming, where you would like to celebrate and roughly what you want to spend.

  2. Get a shortlist and a quote

    We check which yachts are free and send options with a written quote showing the rate, APA, VAT and any delivery fee.

  3. Sign and pay the deposit

    A charter agreement and a 50% deposit secure the yacht. The balance is due one month before you board.

  4. Plan the celebration

    Share the birthday plan, food and drink preferences and any surprises, and we brief the crew.

How far ahead to book

For July and August in the Mediterranean, or Christmas and New Year in the Caribbean, book several months ahead: the most popular yachts go first. At other times a few weeks is often enough, and last-minute dates do come up.

Cancellation and weather

Cancellation terms are set out in the charter agreement, and the deposit is usually not refundable, so we recommend charter cancellation insurance. If the weather turns, the captain decides whether it is safe to sail and moves you to sheltered water or changes the plan. More in our charter guide.

Get a birthday quote

Tell us the date, the number of guests and the occasion. A broker replies with yachts that are free and a written quote. There is no charge for the quote.

Why us

Why plan your birthday with SuperSailYachts

  • One broker, many fleets

    We are not tied to one yacht or one marina. We compare yachts in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Bahamas and the US, and recommend the one that suits your group.

  • Every cost in writing

    Your quote shows the rate, APA, VAT and fees before you commit, and the booking follows a standard charter agreement.

  • Professional crews

    Every yacht is run by a professional captain and crew, so nobody in your group needs a license or sailing experience.

  • Celebrations at sea

    We also arrange weddings, proposals and anniversaries aboard, from small yachts to superyachts.

Questions

Birthday yacht charter FAQs

How much does it cost to charter a yacht for a birthday?

It depends on the yacht, the season and how long you stay. In Florida and the Bahamas, daily rates on this page start at $4,714, and most yachts are priced by the week. On top of the rate you pay an APA of around 20–35% for fuel, food and drinks, VAT where it applies, and an optional tip for the crew.

Can you have a birthday party on a yacht?

Yes. On a private charter the whole yacht is yours, so the crew can plan the day around the celebration: cake and drinks on deck, music and a swim stop. Each yacht has its own rules on decorations and guest numbers, which we confirm before you book.

How many people can come to a birthday on a yacht?

Most charter yachts sleep up to 12 guests. Some group yachts sleep 30 or more, and some superyachts can host far more for an event in port: CHAKRA, for example, takes up to 250 guests. For a day charter the limit is often higher than the overnight number.

Can we bring our own cake and decorations?

A cake, yes: the chef can make one or you can have one delivered to the yacht. Decorations are usually fine if they cannot damage the deck or end up in the sea, so confetti, glitter and sky lanterns are normally not allowed.

Can we bring our own alcohol on the yacht?

On most crewed charters the crew buys drinks for you through the APA. Some yachts allow your own wine or champagne, sometimes with a corkage fee. Tell us what you would like and we will check with the yacht.

Are children allowed on a birthday yacht charter?

Yes, on most yachts. Let us know their ages so the crew has children’s life jackets ready and can plan swims and water toys for them.

How far in advance should we book a birthday yacht?

Several months ahead for July and August in the Mediterranean, or for Christmas and New Year in the Caribbean. At other times a few weeks is often enough, and last-minute dates do come up.

What happens if the weather is bad on the birthday?

The captain decides whether it is safe to sail and can move you to sheltered water or change the timing. Cancellation terms are set in the charter agreement, and the deposit is usually not refundable, so we recommend charter cancellation insurance.

How much should we tip the yacht crew?

Tipping is optional. Around 10–20% of the charter rate is customary for good service, usually given to the captain at the end of the charter to share with the crew.

Plan your celebration

More for your time at sea

Plan your birthday at sea

Tell us the date, the number of guests and where you would like to celebrate, and we will reply with yachts that are free.

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