Whether you’re marking a significant birthday, milestone anniversary, or retirement that’s been a long time coming, the most special occasions benefit from the right setting, the right people, and no outside interference.
A private yacht charter with The Moorings gives you all three. Choose a sailing destination that suits your experience, plan an itinerary filled with your favorite activities, and set sail at your own pace.
Start your celebrations early by exploring our charter options, award-winning yachts, and recommended destinations below.
Why book a yacht charter for your special occasion?
Marking a significant milestone is worth getting right. A private charter puts everything in your hands, from the guest list to the itinerary.
While chartering a yacht with The Moorings:
You can enjoy complete privacy. A private yacht is yours alone; No other guests, no shared spaces, no resort crowds. Just the people you chose to celebrate your special occasion with.
The setting does the work. There is something about being on the water that makes a special occasion feel different. A private yacht takes you away from the noise of everyday life, entirely on your own terms, without a single compromise.
Our expert crew accommodates all your needs. If you select a crewed charter, your professional captain and chef are entirely dedicated to ensuring all your needs are met.
The yacht goes where you want it to go. Quiet anchorages, secluded bays, a particular island that holds memories for you; A sailing charter gives you access to places that a resort or cruise ship simply cannot reach.
The definitive way to spend time away. A dedicated professional crew, including a captain and a gourmet chef, takes care of everything on your behalf. From navigation to custom multi-course dining, celebrate properly on the open water.
For experienced sailors who want full control of the charter. Take the helm, chart your own passage, and guide your favorite people to uninhabited islands, secluded coves, and quiet anchorages.
Designed for efficiency, stability, and speed, our power catamarans cut down travel time between islands. This allows you to maximize your celebration time while lounging on the expansive flybridge or relaxing in the saloon with family and friends.
If you would prefer to spend your anniversary or birthday focused on you and your guests, add a professional skipper to your charter. They will handle all the technical logistics and navigation, while offering local insights that you won’t find in standard travel brochures.
Our award-winning yachts are designed with performance and comfort in mind, with features that make them the only choice for celebrating a special occasion: a flybridge for sunset toasts, spacious seating areas, wide wraparound windows for enjoying the panoramic ocean views, and private en-suite cabins for complete privacy.
Get to know your yacht from the inside out with an interactive 360° virtual tour before setting sail.
Our 3rd bareboat charter with the Moorings in Tortola and again all high expectations were met and in most cases exceeded. Well maintained boat, friendly, timely staff at the base.
Moorings staff was professional and supportive from the moment we entered into contract to sail in Sardinia until our trip was over. Lorenzo our captain was exceptional making us feel safe, comfortable aboard, and guided us to many sensational destinations.
Everyone at the Athens base made the process as easy as possible. We were given a clean and prepared boat, the staff was fantastic and the experience reaffirmed my commitment to charter with the Moorings again!
We were very pleased with the seamless transition from the airport pick up to the dock at Corfu to meeting our Captain and the experience and itinerary he created for us. It was a wonderful holiday. I would recommend it highly to others.
Service and communication were great. The boat was clean and well equipped. Transport from the airport to our boat was seamless. Our captain was great—professional, knowledgeable and friendly!
In July 2026 we chartered with Moorings-SunSail in the BVI and it was great. If you are planning to charter there – ask for Max – he is fantastic. We were happy with our boat and Lindsey ( onsite Director) went out of her way to quickly address a small issue with our grill the day of departure within minutes. We highly recommend requesting Captain Max ( we called him Magic Max) as your Captain. he is an exceptional sailor – knowledgeable, calm, attentive and focused on delivering the experience his guests are seeking. Each day he laid out a clear plan with thoughtful options. he was always prepared and on point. His technical expertise was outstanding – he could fix anything that happened mechanically on the boat as he had worked 2 years in a shipyard – he could troubleshoot and fix issues himself without having to reply upon headquarters. Max always knew where to take us – be it a quiet secluded area with a beach all to our own or a fun lively location for happy hour and dinner. Max also helped out son reconnect with his latent sailing skills. He was patient, encouraging and enthusiastic to instruct – and that really made the trip extra-special for our family. Again – if you are looking for the BEST captain – ask for Max – he truly made our trip exceptional.
iomeuan
Athens
What an amazing experience, enjoyed sailing around the islands with our excellent and very knowledgeable skipper Christoss who really made the trip special. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a hot holiday with a good balance between relaxing and exploring.
Lovely, well appointed boat. Only 2 issues noted: drawer under stove would not lock and in rough seas it tended to crash out. The grill was hard to use and didn’t get very hot. Otherwise the boat was in excellent condition and was well supplied. Sadly the weather was pretty rough but we were all experienced sailors so nobody got sick. We really enjoyed getting back to the Abacos
Charter Captain Gio was superb. Very knowledgeable, competent and “safety first” approach. Carefully planned daily itinerary to meet our objectives (sailing, snorkeling) and always had a surprise adventure to keep our teenage grandchildren involved and entertained. Passionate approach to sharing his love for sailing with all of us.
FAQs
How far in advance should we book our special occasion yacht charter?
For peak season yacht charters, booking six to twelve months ahead will tend to give you the best yacht and date availability. You will also usually be able to secure cheaper flight prices the further in advance you book. Booking your yacht charter as early as possible also gives you more time to plan your itinerary, and add in excursions, activities, and celebrations to suit your occasion.
How do we customize the menu for an anniversary or birthday charter?
If you select a crewed charter, we’ll ask about your food preferences ahead of time. Then, your onboard chef can tailor every multi-course meal, drink, and snack to your group’s specifications.
What if some of my guests do not have any sailing experience?
No prior sailing experience is required if you book a skippered or crewed charter. Your skipper will take complete charge of navigation, ensuring everything runs smoothly from the moment you leave the marina.