Private yacht
36' Aquila
Up to 12 passengers, plus the charterer: 13 aboard in total.
Meets at Belleair Boat Ramp
From $2,229 · Includes captain, crew and fuel
Birthday yacht party tampa bay
A birthday yacht party on Tampa Bay
A private yacht for the day, with a licensed captain, crew and fuel included. A swim and a long lunch, or cake and the sunset. Only the people you invited aboard.
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- PrivateOnly your group aboard.
- Meeting pointConfirmed by the office before the day.
- AnchoringThe captain decides where the boat anchors, on the day.
- IncludedCaptain, crew and fuel in every price.
A birthday yacht party on Tampa Bay works for a fortieth with twelve friends and for a quiet sixtieth with the family. The yacht is private to your group, the captain and crew run the day, and the water does what a restaurant cannot: it changes through the afternoon, and everyone aboard is someone you chose.
Two ways to do the day
The daytime birthday meets late morning, heads out to a sandbar or an anchorage for a swim, and settles into a long lunch at anchor. Cake comes out whenever you say. The boat moves on in the afternoon and comes home with the light going gold.
The evening birthday meets late afternoon, cruises the bay or the beach side, and takes the sunset at anchor. Dinner can be served aboard by a private chef, or you bring your own. See our private dinner cruise page for how an evening afloat works.
Choosing the yacht
Each yacht's page shows how many guests she takes, so match the boat to the guest list before you ask. A flybridge gives a big group two levels to spread across; a sport yacht with a wide sun pad suits a smaller party that wants to swim. See the fleet, or tell the office your numbers and we suggest the boat. If the birthday is in Tampa, see yacht rental in Tampa for the boats that meet on that side of the bay.
Cake, chefs and catering
Bring the cake in a box with a flat base and the crew keeps it cool until the moment. A private chef or catering is arranged by the office and quoted separately; our private chefs page describes how that works. Guests may always bring their own drinks and food.
Decorations and photos
Banners, balloons and flowers are welcome on most boats, within the boat's house rules. Confetti and glitter are never allowed, on any boat. A photographer can ride along for the day; see content shoots.
Children and families
Children are welcome. Every boat carries life jackets in children's sizes; tell the office the ages when you enquire so the right ones are aboard. Children count toward the yacht's guest number.
Other celebrations
For a bachelorette, see our bachelorette yacht charter page. For proposals, anniversaries and company days, see celebrations and events.
Ask about your date
Tell us the date, the number of guests and whether it is a day or an evening. Send an enquiry and the office replies with a yacht and a price.
Life, Well Played.
Your people. Your day.
The yacht is private to your group, the captain and crew run the day, and the office arranges the rest.
The fleet
From the fleet
The office confirms which yacht suits your day and your group.
Private yacht
38' Sea Ray
Up to 10 passengers, plus the charterer: 11 aboard in total.
Meets at Maximo Marina
From $1,723 · Includes captain, crew and fuel
Private yacht
41' Sea Ray Express
Up to 12 passengers, plus the charterer: 13 aboard in total.
Meets at Maximo Marina
From $1,581 · Includes captain, crew and fuel
Questions
Can we bring a cake?
Yes. Bring it in a box with a flat base and the crew will keep it cool and bring it out when you say. Candles are fine on most boats; ask the office first.
Can children come?
Yes. Every boat carries life jackets in children's sizes; tell the office the ages when you enquire. Children count toward the guest number.
Can you arrange a chef or catering?
Yes. A private chef or catering is arranged by the office and quoted separately. Our private chefs page explains how that works.
Can we do an evening birthday?
Yes. An evening charter runs into the sunset and can include dinner aboard. See our private dinner cruise page.
Is the yacht shared with anyone else?
No. The yacht is private to your group only.
How far ahead should we book?
Weekends in season go first. A few weeks ahead is comfortable; the office will tell you what is open on your date.
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Occasion
A bachelorette yacht charter on Tampa Bay
The whole yacht for the bride and her people, with a licensed captain, crew and fuel included. A swim at the sandbar, a long lunch at anchor, and the sunset on the way home.
Guide
Steps to charter a yacht for the first time
From first enquiry to the dock, every step of a first yacht charter.
Enquire
Tell us about your day
Your boat. Your people. A day well played.
Tell the office about your day and we come back with a boat and a price. Call or text 727-387-0024.