Christmas & New Year Yacht Charter

Christmas & New Year Yacht Charter

When it comes to celebrating in style, nothing compares to the unforgettable memories made aboard a luxury yacht charter. Choosing the right charter yacht for your occasion is key. At Y.CO we match the yacht, crew and itinerary to you. From glittering New Year’s Eve fireworks in St Barths to barefoot celebrations in the Bahamas, we’ve rounded up the superyachts that turn the world’s most glamorous destinations into your own private party. With vast entertaining decks, world-class chefs and crews who know how to make magic happen, this is the art of festive entertaining at sea. Explore our selection of yachts available to charter for Christmas and New Year.

Christmas & New Year Yacht Charter

Celebrate in Style

These yachts host it all: formal dining for twenty, sky-high Jacuzzis, cinemas under the stars, and crew-curated celebrations complete with bespoke menus and midnight fireworks.

From the Caribbean to Indonesia, discover yachts for entertaining that combine flawless service with spectacular design — perfect for your Christmas or New Year yacht charter.

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Christmas & New Year Yacht Charter

Destinations for Celebration

St Barths: Ring in the New Year at the world’s most glamorous anchorage — fireworks, fine dining and celebrity sparkle guaranteed.

The Caribbean: Cruise between Antigua, St Kitts and Anguilla for a week of barefoot elegance.

The Bahamas: Quiet coves and turquoise shallows for family celebrations.

Wherever you drop anchor, our expert crew and charter specialists handle every detail — from custom tasting menus to surprise fireworks. You simply arrive, enjoy and celebrate.

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Hosting at Sea

Y.CO Expert Tips

1. Know Your Numbers


Most yachts can host up to 12 guests while cruising, but many allow 50 guests or more at anchor — ideal for festive receptions or New Year’s Eve parties. Your Y.CO broker will confirm the exact capacity for each yacht.

2. Curate Your Menu


Superyacht chefs are world-class and entirely bespoke. From Champagne brunches to seven-course Christmas dinners, menus can be paired with sommelier-selected wines or local specialties.

3. Maximise the Flow


Choose yachts with multiple dining and lounge areas and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces to keep the celebration moving naturally from day to night.

4. Let the Crew Lead

Behind every great party is a great crew. Y.CO’s charter teams are planners, stylists, sommeliers and storytellers — ready to design every detail from décor to surprise fireworks timed perfectly to midnight.

Your Party. Your People. Your Yacht.

Whether it’s dinner for twenty under the stars, a champagne toast at midnight or a family feast in a private bay, these superyachts for entertaining are the ultimate holiday setting.

Speak to your Y.CO charter specialist about Christmas and New Year yacht charters and discover a new way to celebrate — surrounded by the sea, the people you love and every luxury imaginable.

Yachts for Charter this Christmas

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Windrose of Amsterdam

Windrose of Amsterdam

  • 46M

  • Built 2002

  • Refitted 2023

From $115,000  p/w
A beautiful classic schooner with an updated interior, comfortable deck spaces which are ideal for relaxation and a knowledgeable crew.
Come Together

Come Together

  • 60M

  • Built 2022

From $490,000  p/w
Come Together's outstanding spaces, including a vast sun deck with jacuzzi and large swim platform, wow guests every time.
JeMaSa

JeMaSa

  • 52M

  • Built 1973

  • Refitted 2024

From $355,000  p/w
Expansive decks set the stage for alfresco dining, starlit cinema evenings, and a refined selection of water toys for fun ocean days.
Diana

Diana

  • 23M

  • Built 2017

  • Refitted 2024

From $58,000  p/w
Designed for shallow bays, this yacht invites remote exploration, active days on the water, and wellness with a fully equipped gym.
Dunia Baru

Dunia Baru

  • 51M

  • Built 2014

  • Refitted 2020

From $157,000  p/w
The best traditional Phinisi afloat, Dunia Baru accommodates up to 14 guests in total sophistication.
Vassa
Vassa

Vassa

  • 69M

  • Built 2012

  • Refitted 2025

From €595,000  p/w
A vibrant social sun deck and full-width swim platform set the scene, with dive gear and toys ready for endless ocean adventures.
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Which Yacht and Why

Yachts Made for celebrations

Whisper

Whisper

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Luxe Ocean Living

At 95 metres, Whisper is a floating celebration of space, service and style. Double-height salons, a cinema, a full spa and three dining decks make her a dream for hosting. With formal dining for 18 and two retractable sea terraces, she blends the glamour of a grand hotel with the freedom of the ocean.

Sherakhan

Sherakhan

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The Ultimate Party Yacht

Iconic and incomparable, Sherakhan sleeps up to 26 guests and entertains even more. Her seven-metre-high dining atrium and 26-seat table make every meal an event, while the bar, dancefloor and 18-person Jacuzzi bring Gatsby-level energy to the holidays. The ultimate yacht for festive gatherings.

Aqua Lares

Aqua Lares

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Adventure Meets Extravagance

Hosting up to 30 guests, Aqua Lares redefines large-scale luxury. Her 15 suites, cinema, sauna and endless social spaces make her ideal for extended families or groups of friends. Whether in the Indian Ocean or beyond, she turns wild destinations into unforgettable celebrations.

Dunia Baru

Dunia Baru

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Off-Grid Celebration

In Indonesia, Dunia Baru offers something totally unique: a different kind of yacht charter experience. This is barefoot escapism at its finest. An onboard personal cruise director ensures that your celebrations are incredible.Handcrafted Phinisi charm paired with bespoke Aman-inspired interiors. With onboard masseuse and chef crafting delicious regional menus, she’s made for restorative rest and joyful celebration.

LADY LARA

LADY LARA

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Glamour on a Grand Scale

Ready to make an entrance? At 91 metres, Lady Lara is pure theatre. Two swimming pools, a teppanyaki grill, a cinema and a spa make her one of the most lavish yachts afloat. By night, her pool floor transforms into a dancefloor — perfect for New Year yacht parties in St Barths.

Firebird

Firebird

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A Private Party Retreat

Modern, elegant and wellness-driven, Firebird is relaxing when needed and ready to party when you want. Her hammam, treatment room, cold plunge pool, jacuzzi and gym balance adventure with indulgence. A true sanctuary after a day of exploring the Caribbean.

Samsara

Samsara

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Where Every Moment Moves You

Named for the cycle of renewal, Samsara is built for those who live in motion. At 88.5 metres, she’s a place where celebration, calm, and adventure flow effortlessly from one to the next. A sweeping beach club, statement pool, and elevator make life on board seamless. Her warm, inviting interiors feel instantly familiar, like coming home, only better. Designed with entertaining in mind, Samsara is the perfect stage for unforgettable charters with the people who matter most.

Lunasea

Lunasea

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Be Unlimited

From her 8-metre infinity pool to her beach club and private cinema, Lunasea is built for big moments. A hairdressing salon and wellness centremean you’re ready to party in style, while flexible spaces adapt from elegant dinners to relaxed family fun. This is effortless entertaining.

Nautilus

Nautilus

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Total Indulgence

With a full wellness deck featuring a hydrotherapy pool, sauna and massage room, Nautilus is calm personified. Yet she’s also a masterclass in luxury yacht entertaining, with dining for 14 and a sky lounge bar perfect for cocktail receptions. Simple, serene, and spectacular.

Halo

Halo

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Divinely Different

Striking from every angle. With a vast 200-square-metre sun deck and unmistakable lines, Halo is made for those who like their yachts with presence. Wellness and celebration sit side by side: think sunrise yoga, sunset champagne and all-day energy in between. Her crew includes a personal trainer and yoga instructor — perfect for a vibrant start to the new year.

Come Together

Come Together

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Built for the Big Moments

The first of the new-generation Amels 60, Come Together pairs cutting-edge hybrid power with high-octane fun. Her 27-metre sun deck, beach club with sauna and ice bath, custom Intrepid tender and stand out toybox make her ideal for Caribbean celebrations that roll from day to night in effortless style.

Kenshō

Kenshō

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Space to Celebrate

Charter an award winner. Architectural, asymmetrical and utterly unique, Kenshō brings the wow factor. Lofty ceilings, glass walls and walkways that blur indoor and outdoor living make her a dream for elegant entertaining. Her glass-fronted Jacuzzi and island bar deliver the best seat in the house for midnight fireworks.

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