Birthdays, Anniversaries and Proposals on a Private Yacht in Side

Why a whole boat changes a celebration

A toast on a shared deck, with strangers looking on, is a nice moment. A toast on your own deck, with only the people who matter, is the one you remember. That is the case for a private charter: no other guests, no fixed programme, and a captain whose day is organised around your group.

It also removes a common worry. When you are planning a surprise, you do not want to share the boat with a crowd you cannot brief. On a private yacht, everyone on board is in on it, apart from the person being celebrated.

Choosing the moment: sunset or daytime

Most celebrations are planned around the sunset package. It begins at 15:00 and stays out until sunset, so the end follows the season and is confirmed with your quote. The heat eases, the light turns warm and the Side coastline becomes the backdrop. Our private sunset yacht guide explains how that evening flows.

A daytime party (10:00–15:00) makes sense when the celebration includes children or is built around swimming and a long lunch on board.

Boats that suit an occasion

Any of the eight boats can host a celebration. These suit an occasion particularly well:

• —The luxury flybridge yacht: a round table under a red bimini on the flybridge and a sun deck on the coachroof. Its natural territory is special occasions, couples and sunset.
• —The flybridge motor yacht: an open upper deck with bean bags, foredeck sun pads, a shaded stern dining table and a salon. Suits birthdays with family or friends.
• —The teak-deck motor yacht: teak side decks and a cushioned bow sun pad. A quieter, intimate choice for an anniversary.
• —The harbour flybridge yacht: moored in Side harbour by the lighthouse, suiting couples and small groups.
• —The wooden sailing gulet: a mast and a traditional wooden hull for a celebration with a classic feel.

What to tell us in your request

The more we know, the better we can plan. We would rather hear about an idea early and tell you honestly what is possible than promise something we cannot deliver on the day.

• —The occasion: birthday, anniversary, proposal, reunion, hen or stag day
• —Whether it is a surprise, and the simplest way to reach you discreetly (WhatsApp works well)
• —Cake, decoration or music wishes: we confirm what is possible with your quote
• —Food and soft drinks: options priced in the quote; ask us about any other drinks
• —Number of adults and children (with ages)
• —Transfer: yes or no; the pickup time is confirmed with your booking

What we do not promise

To be clear: decorations, flowers, cake and music are not part of the starting price, and we do not list them as standard. Some wishes can be arranged and some cannot, depending on the boat and the date. We tell you which with your quote, so nothing on the day comes as a disappointment.

The route is agreed with the captain on the day, depending on sea and weather. If your plan depends on a particular moment, such as the toast at the last of the light, tell us and the captain plans around it.

Price and booking

A private celebration yacht starts from €550 for the whole boat, and the final figure is a quote for your group, the boat, the package and the options you choose. The guide to the extras you can add explains each option. Free cancellation applies up to 48 hours before the start. To get going, the overview of private yacht hire in Side covers the basics, or simply send us your occasion and date.

Questions guests ask

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Keep reading

• Private Yacht Hire in Side: the Whole Boat, Just Your Group
• A Private Sunset Yacht in Side, from Afternoon to Last Light
• What You Can Add to a Private Boat in Side