Corporate Events Aboard a Private Yacht

Why Companies Choose a Yacht

• Attendance. An invitation to a private yacht gets a very different response than another hotel ballroom or happy hour.
• Everyone together. Once you leave the dock, the whole group is in one place, which makes for better conversations than a venue people drift in and out of.
• A setting that does the work. The downtown skyline, the USS Midway, and the Coronado Bridge give clients and teams something to talk about long after the event.
• Privacy. The yacht is yours alone, so leadership remarks, awards, or a client pitch happen without an audience of strangers.

Event Formats That Work on the Water

• Client entertainment: a dinner cruise or sunset charter for a handful of key clients.
• Team celebrations and all-hands parties: quarter-end, product launches, milestones, and holiday parties. See our holiday charters.
• Convention and conference groups: San Diego's Convention Center sits right on the bay, which makes an evening charter an easy add-on for teams in town for a show.
• Leadership offsites: a smaller yacht gives an executive team a working session away from the office. The McKinna 69's enclosed Skylounge and Starlink connectivity help when the agenda needs a screen.
• Networking events: open deck spaces suit a mingling crowd. See networking events.

Matching the Yacht to Your Headcount

For groups over 13, the Westport 100 is the yacht, certified for up to 134 passengers. Its hourly rate scales with headcount, from $1,500 per hour for up to 25 guests to $2,500 per hour at full capacity, with a 2-hour minimum. For example, 40 guests for 3 hours is $5,100 at published rates.

For 13 guests or fewer, choose by the impression you want: the Sunseeker Predator 72 for sleek sport-yacht styling, the McKinna 69 for space and a climate-controlled Skylounge (departing Mission Bay), or the Sea Ray 56, Sea Ray 52, or Beneteau 50 for a relaxed, more intimate setting. Use the price estimator to compare.

Logistics Your Planner Will Ask About

• Catering and bar. Bring your own food and beverages, including alcohol, or we can coordinate catering and bar service in advance.
• Presentations and AV. The Westport 100's salon and lounge work for informal presentations. Tell us your AV needs and we'll confirm what the vessel supports.
• Branding. Branded signage placement is possible depending on the vessel.
• Arrival timing. If guests are arriving by shuttle from a hotel or the convention center, tell us your schedule and we'll plan boarding around it.
• Payment and booking. Full payment secures your date; we accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Ask about invoicing when you request availability.