Advice
How to Plan a Marriage Proposal on a Private Yacht in Side
To propose on a private yacht in Side, book the sunset package, which starts at 15:00 and runs until sunset, choose a quieter boat such as the luxury flybridge yacht or the teak-deck motor yacht, and tell us your plan discreetly on WhatsApp in advance. Bring the ring and your own music on your phone. The whole boat is yours, from €550, with the final price quoted.
Why a private yacht works for a proposal
A proposal needs privacy, a beautiful setting and a little control over timing. A private charter gives you all three: the whole boat belongs to the two of you, the Side coastline is the backdrop, and the day can be planned around the moment. For other occasions on the water, see our wider guide to celebrations on a private yacht.
Pick the sunset package
Many people time a proposal for the evening. The sunset package starts at 15:00 and stays out until sunset, so the end follows the time of year; we confirm what to expect on your date with the quote. You have the warm afternoon to settle in, perhaps a swim, and then the softer light when the moment comes. The private sunset yacht guide explains how that evening unfolds.
Choose a quieter boat
For two people, a smaller, calmer deck feels more intimate than a large party boat. The luxury flybridge yacht has a round table under a red bimini on its flybridge and a sun deck on the coachroof, and it suits special occasions and sunset. The teak-deck motor yacht, with teak side decks and a cushioned bow sun pad, and the harbour flybridge yacht, moored in Side harbour by the lighthouse, are equally good alternatives.
Tell us discreetly, and early
The captain can only help if the team knows. Here is what to share:
- Message us on WhatsApp, so your partner does not see an email
- Say it is a proposal and whether it is a surprise
- Ask about flowers, decoration or a cake; we confirm with the quote what is possible
- Add food and soft drinks as options if you like; ask us about other drinks
- Tell us if you would like a hotel transfer; the pickup time is confirmed with your booking
What you bring, and what we confirm
Bring the ring, obviously, and keep it somewhere safe from the sea. Bring your own music on your phone and ask us whether it can be played on board. A friend hidden on deck to take photos is fine, too; they count as a guest in the quote.
Flowers and decorations are not part of the price and we do not promise them as standard; we tell you what can be arranged for your boat and date. The route is agreed with the captain on the day, depending on sea and weather. Free cancellation applies up to 48 hours before the start, if your plans change.
Ready for your own boat?
Tell us the date and your group — we reply with one price for the whole boat.
Questions guests ask
How do I keep a yacht proposal a surprise?
Contact us on WhatsApp, tell us it is a surprise, and we keep every message between you and us. Book it as an evening on the water.
Can you arrange flowers for a proposal on the boat?
Ask us with your request. We confirm with the quote what can be arranged for your boat and date; flowers are not included as standard.
Can a photographer come on the proposal yacht?
Yes, a friend or photographer can join you. They count as a guest in the quote.