Weddings, birthdays and corporate charters afloat · 4–8 hours · Departing from Marina Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta
About this experience
A yacht solves the two hardest problems with an event in Puerto Vallarta: the venue and the view. There is no rental hall to decorate, no neighbours to worry about, and the backdrop changes from the Malecón skyline to Los Arcos to open water over the course of the afternoon. Most celebration charters run 4 to 6 hours, which is enough for a coastline cruise, an anchored swim stop with music, and the sunset on the way back in.
We handle the moving parts: catering and bar packages, a DJ or live sax on deck, floral and balloon setup on the bow, photographers, and tender transfers if part of your group is staying in Nuevo Vallarta or Punta de Mita. Larger groups often pair a big yacht for the party with a second boat for overflow — common for wedding welcome parties.
For weddings, a symbolic ceremony can be arranged on board, with any formal arrangements handled separately onshore. Yelapa and Majahuitas are the usual anchorages for ceremonies: sheltered, photogenic and quiet compared with the marina side of the bay.
Suggested itinerary
Hour 1 — Setup and boarding
Crew sets up decor, bar and music before guests arrive. Welcome drinks on the dock, briefing, and departure.
Hour 2 — Coastline cruise
Cruise past the Malecón, Conchas Chinas and Los Arcos with the sound system running and canapés circulating.
Hours 3–4 — Anchored party stop
Anchor in a calm cove — Las Ánimas, Majahuitas or Yelapa — for swimming, water toys, cake, toasts and speeches.
Hour 5 — Sunset and ceremony window
Reposition for the sunset. This is the slot most couples use for a symbolic ceremony or first dance on the aft deck.
Hour 6 — Return
Night cruise back along the lit coastline and docking.
What's included
Professional captain and full crew for service
Fuel for the agreed itinerary
Sound system with Bluetooth and (on most yachts) deck speakers
Ice, bottled water, glassware and coolers
Snorkel gear, floats and water toys
Event coordination with our concierge before the charter
Not included
Catering and bar packages (quoted separately)
DJ, live musicians, photographer or videographer
Floral, balloon or themed decoration
Officiant and ceremony paperwork
Crew gratuity, marina fees and ground transportation
Ideal for
Bachelor and bachelorette parties
Milestone birthdays and anniversaries
Wedding welcome parties and symbolic ceremonies
Corporate outings, incentives and client entertaining
Best season
Year-round. November through April is peak season with the calmest water and the highest demand — book those dates well in advance. The summer months are warmer, greener and quieter, with occasional afternoon rain that usually passes quickly.
What to bring
Decor and signage you want set up (crew will help install)
Your playlist on a device with Bluetooth
Soft-soled shoes or none at all
Cake and speciality items if not using our catering