May 14, 2026 · By CDM Yachts · 1 min read
A proposal on a public tour boat means a deck full of strangers and no control over the moment. A private charter solves both problems — it's just your group, for the whole trip.
Timing. Sunset departures are the most requested for a proposal, timed so the moment itself happens as the light changes over the water. A late-afternoon departure gives some buffer if you want photos before and after without rushing.
Vessel. Most proposal charters book the Sea Ray 52 or Sea Ray 56 — intimate enough for a small group (or just the two of you plus a photographer), with a foredeck or flybridge that works well for photos.
A few things worth arranging in advance: a photographer coming aboard, champagne or a small celebration setup, and letting your captain know roughly when and where on the route the moment will happen, so the boat's position and lighting cooperate.
See our Proposal Charters page or request availability to start planning a date.
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