The 8 Best Themes For Onboard Celebrations
Throughout the winter, there are numerous occasions for celebrating, from Thanksgiving and Christmas to Valentine's Day. Whether you are planning a festive holiday, a milestone birthday, or a special event, a yacht is the perfect platform to host. From a New Year's Eve in St Barths, Christmas cruising The Bahamas, a luxury winter escape to Dubai, to celebrating an occasion off the beaten track in the Seychelles, the possibilities are endless on a luxury yacht charter.
Not only does our team help find the perfect yacht and curate a bespoke itinerary, but we also coordinate the best-themed celebrations onboard so you can enjoy an unforgettable vacation. We work closely with the crew to ensure each detail, from decor to cuisine, entertainment, and activities, aligns with your preferences and celebration.
To inspire your next winter yacht charter, here are some of our favorite onboard themes to consider:
Tropical Escape
Winter doesn't have to mean cold days; heading to the warmer climes of the Caribbean is the perfect antidote, and what better theme to enjoy onboard than embracing the tropics? These vibes can be easily be imagined onboard, a superyacht can be transformed into a floating tropical paradise, perfectly complementing an island backdrop.
The 197’4” (60.15m) IRON BLONDE has plenty of entertaining space, especially ideal for a Hawaiian luau theme. With easy access to shore, this theme can also be played out with a yacht’s beach setup. Onboard chefs can create a Hawaiian-inspired feast, with fire dancers performing on the deck as entertainment. Colorful decorations full of tropical flowers, tiki torches, and palm tree leaves set the scene, alongside tropical cocktails served in coconuts. Whether it is Christmas or an anniversary, there is always an event perfect to enjoy the tropics.
All On Red
To add an element of glamour and sophistication to your celebrations, opt for a casino theme. An ideal scheme to transform your New Year celebrations, enjoying James Bond-inspired martinis, formal dress codes, and a game of poker as the clock strikes midnight.
A main saloon can be transformed into a casino while the crew takes on the role of hosts and dealers. Bringing Vegas to the high seas elevates any celebration onboard, especially onboard yachts with large entertaining spaces such as the 163'5" (49.8m) ELA, with a variety of inside spaces, the open-plan main saloon and the vast sundeck with a full-service bar enable perfect multi-level casino opportunities onboard.
Flower Power
For those who want to embrace the nostalgic spirit of the 60’s, a retro-inspired celebration onboard can be arranged. With an iconic hippy clothing dress code featuring tie dye and flower crowns, and an 60’s playlist and performers, you can celebrate any family event, bringing together all ages.
Psychedelic colors and flowers can be used to decorate the yacht's spaces, transporting you back in time. The 146'3" (44.58m) BIG EASY effortlessly hosts mixed groups and families; the sundeck also transforms into a nightclub space, the perfect area ready for 60's inspired parties.
Winter Wonderland
Combining the festive winter celebrations with a sun drenched location adds a unique twist, transforming your yacht charter into a warm winter wonderland. The yacht can be decorated with beach-themed decorations, think shells to replace pine cones and a driftwood tropical tree.
This theme can be made extra special with Santa's jet ski appearance, and then opening presents before enjoying a day of watersports. The 154'2" (47m) KING BENJI is the ideal platform for transformation; its versatile setup and endless water toys can present an exciting winter wonderland.
The chefs onboard can prepare your favorite festive dishes on the aft deck or a beach set up. This theme is great for families celebrating Christmas in locations like the BVIs.
Gatsby Glamour
You can even step back in time during a superyacht soiree by celebrating the roaring twenties. A sophisticated celebration is perfect for a corporate charter or perhaps a milestone birthday. Guests can wear flapper dresses, suits, and 20s attire while enjoying classic 1920s cocktails and flowing champagne. A yacht can be decked out with an Art Deco ambiance, and a jazz band can perform on the deck to provide authentic entertainment.
An example of a yacht perfect for this is the high vaulted ceiling and dark wood interiors of the 180' (54.86m) LADY BETH. This is an ideal theme for those wanting to add a touch of vintage elegance to an onboard celebration, no matter where you decide to cruise.
Treasure It
There is endless creativity to be had with the classic yacht charter pirate-themed celebration. An onboard pirate theme is great for adults and children alike. If you are looking to celebrate as a family, this is a perfect choice. You have already set the scene by being on your very own ship and anchoring opposite an isolated sandy beach to play out your own castaway adventure.
Dressing in costumes and partaking in treasure hunts add to this while the crew serves up rum and non-alcoholic cocktails. For a true off-the-beaten-track adventure, charter GALILEO, the 182'9" (55.7m) yacht, cruises the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia, stepping aboard for your own castaway pirate adventure this winter.
Love Is In The Air
If you charter a yacht in February, why not coincide it with the holiday for love? A superyacht is the ideal destination for a romantic and intimate celebration. The crew can arrange candlelit dinners on the aft deck, couples massages, and romantic music entertainment.
The aptly named 92' (28.04m) DATE NIGHT is the ultimate yacht for Valentine's Day, ideal for intimate gatherings. Spend your days onboard enjoying water toys and splashing into the clear waters of any Caribbean island you choose, such Guadeloupe, for the most romantic of backdrops.
Game Day
Sports are always fun to host onboard a luxury yacht charter, whether you are playing them or watching them. What better way to tie a sporting event together than a sports theme? You can enjoy your private floating stadium, with decor to match your team and the cuisine of their country.
If you are celebrating and watching a sport onboard, such as the Superbowl in February, why not create a complete celebration by putting the game on a big alfresco cinema screen to cheer on your favorite team while relaxing If the competitive spirit remains, plenty of charter yachts in our fleet boast sports facilities, from gyms to decks that transform into basketball courts, and plenty of watersport fun to be had The 164'1" (50m) OCEAN CLUB has a large movie screen on the sundeck to watch your favorite sporting events this winter.
