Private yacht party in Mallorca: birthdays, anniversaries and proposals
Hosting a party on a private yacht in Mallorca turns a birthday, an anniversary or a proposal into an occasion shared only with the people who matter. The venue is the open sea, the guest list is yours alone, and we arrange the details, from the cake and the flowers to the moment the cava is poured, so you can simply be present.
Depending on where the yacht is based, a celebration can leave from Palma, Puerto Portals or Port Adriano and follow the sheltered south-west coast. Bays such as Portals Vells, where yachts anchor over pale sand in settled weather, make a calm setting for a toast, a swim and a long lunch on deck. Balearic rules (Decree 25/2018) protect the Posidonia seagrass meadows, so your captain anchors on sand or at an authorised buoy, and the party stays light on the sea as well as on the guests.
For a proposal on a yacht in Mallorca, timing matters more than distance. The hour before sunset is a popular choice: the daytime sea breeze usually starts to ease and the light turns gold. On a longer charter, depending on the yacht, the west coast near Sant Elm offers one of the island's classic sunsets, with the rugged silhouette of Sa Dragonera just offshore. Closer to home, the return after dark has its own moment: La Seu cathedral rising above the Bay of Palma among the lights of the city. We agree a discreet plan with you beforehand, down to the cue for the crew to bring out the glasses.
Birthdays and anniversaries tend to be about the table. Ask for a menu built on local produce, a bottle from Binissalem or Pla i Llevant, Mallorca's two wine denominations of origin, or an ensaïmada, the island's spiral pastry protected as a geographical indication, alongside the cake. A sailing catamaran, for up to 45 or 65 guests, suits a larger party, a superyacht brings a full crew to a smaller group, and a sport yacht keeps things intimate for two. Every charter runs with a professional captain, and prices are on request.
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Share the occasion
Tell us the date, the guests and the moment you have in mind. We suggest the yacht, the departure marina and the timing that suit it.
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Shape the details
Agree the menu, the drinks, the cake, the flowers and any surprise, so everything is aboard and in place before your guests arrive.
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Celebrate at anchor
Cruise to a sheltered cove for a swim and the toast, while the crew looks after the table, the music and the quiet cues behind the scenes.
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Return in the evening light
Head back to port at the time agreed in your charter, at golden hour or under the lights of the coast, with the photographs already taken.
Usually included
- Private use of the yacht for the agreed hours
- Professional captain, with extra crew depending on the yacht
- A route and timing planned around your occasion
- Discreet coordination of any surprise or proposal
On request
- Catering, from canapés to a chef on board
- Cava, champagne and Mallorcan wines
- A celebration cake or a traditional ensaïmada
- Flowers, table styling and decoration that stays on board
- Photographer, videographer or live musician
- A premium rental car through SERMAN RENT, part of the same SERMAN group
Yachts Celebrations
Superyachts
Seven yachts from 24 to 44 metres, from the seven-cabin Admiral 44 to a classic Feadship, each with a professional captain and crew.
Motor yachts
Ten motor yachts from 12 to 23.6 metres, from the Sunseeker 76 to the Sessa 40 Fly, with shade, cabins and a captain aboard.
Catamarans
Two sailing catamarans for up to 45 and 65 guests, with wide, steady decks built for celebrations and events.
Sport yachts
Fourteen sport yachts and day boats from 9 to 22.8 metres, from the Pershing 7X to the Saver 795 runabout.
Questions Celebrations
/ 01How many guests can we invite to a yacht celebration?
It depends on the number of guests each yacht is licensed to carry. Share your guest list and we will suggest yachts that fit it comfortably, from a sport yacht for two to a sailing catamaran for up to 65 guests.
/ 02Can you help us keep a proposal on a yacht a secret?
Yes. We plan it with you alone, agree what the crew should know and where the ring is kept, and send any updates only to you. Your partner simply sees a beautiful day at sea until the moment arrives.
/ 03Can we get married on a yacht in Mallorca?
A symbolic ceremony or a vow renewal at sea is possible, but on its own it is not a legal marriage. In Spain a civil marriage needs a prior marriage file and is celebrated before an authorised official, such as a mayor, a notary or a court clerk, so couples often complete the legal formalities ashore first and celebrate on board afterwards.
/ 04Can we bring our own cake, decoration or music?
Usually, yes. Let us know in advance so the crew can store the cake properly and plan where everything goes. Decoration should stay secured on board, and candles or sparklers are at the captain's discretion.
/ 05What happens if the weather is not right on the day?
Safety decisions rest with the captain, and a sheltered anchorage is often enough to keep the plan. If conditions make the day unsafe or uncomfortable, we discuss a new date or the terms in your charter agreement. For a proposal, keeping a second date in mind takes the pressure off.
Let's plan your day at sea
Tell us your dates, your group and the kind of day you have in mind. We reply with yacht options and a route idea.