Raise aglass at sea.

Most celebrations follow the same script: a table booked weeks ahead, a set menu, a bill split eight ways. A boat rewrites it. For a few hours the only people around you are the ones you invited, the backdrop is the Mediterranean, and the venue moves whenever you fancy a different view.

This guide covers what actually matters when you plan a celebration on board in Estepona: how long to go for, what suits each occasion, what to bring and what we can arrange for you.

Why a boat works so well

It is private. On a charter the boat is yours, with a certified skipper at the helm, so nobody in your group has to drive the boat: everyone gets to toast. There is no neighbouring table, no music you did not choose and no dress code beyond swimwear.

And the fun is already on board. Legacy, our Moonday 780 WA, has sun pads at the bow, a WC, a freshwater shower and a Bluetooth sound system, so the playlist is yours. A paddle board, snorkelling gear and the Sunchill floating hammock come with every charter, which means the celebration does not stop at the toast. It carries on in the water.

The best celebrations on board are the simple ones: good people, a swim, a toast and the coast sliding past.

Choosing the right length

Every charter is priced per boat, for up to eight guests, with skipper, fuel, drinks and snacks included. The length changes the rhythm of the day more than anything else.

• 2 hours · The Essential Experience · €385. A cruise along the coast, one swim stop when the sea allows and a toast on the way back. Ideal for a surprise or a plan before dinner.
• 3 hours · The Complete Experience · €575. Our most booked charter, and the one we recommend for celebrations. Time to cruise, swim and eat something without watching the clock, with the Sublue Navbow underwater scooter included.
• 4 hours · The Ultimate Escape · €715. A proper half day. Go further along the coast, stop more than once and let the afternoon stretch out.

Longer days, up to eight hours, can be arranged on request. For a proposal or an anniversary, the two-hour sunset cruise is hard to beat.

Ideas by occasion

Birthdays

Tell us whose birthday it is when you book. Bring the cake and the candles (a small cake travels better, and sea breeze and candles are old enemies), and if you would like balloons or a decorated boat, ask us about decoration in advance. Three hours gives you a swim before the cake and a slow cruise afterwards.

Hen and stag parties

Music up, a swim stop, everyone trying the paddle board at once. Hen and stag groups usually want the most out of the water toys, so three or four hours make sense. A jet ski delivered to the boat and towable inflatables are available as extras on request. One honest note: this is a private boat with a skipper, not a party boat, and at sea safety always comes first.

Proposals

A proposal works best with a plan only you and the skipper know about. Message us privately on WhatsApp beforehand and tell us the idea: the timing, where the ring is hiding, whether you picture the moment at sunset or at a quiet swim stop. Golden hour on the sunset cruise is the classic choice, and the boat can be decorated on request.

Families and company days

Grandparents, toddlers and teenagers all find their spot on board: shade for some, the paddle board for others. For teams and clients, a charter is a relaxed alternative to the usual dinner, and catering can be arranged on request. More than eight of you? Our fleet also has a Lagoon 380 catamaran and a Sunseeker Camargue 50 yacht for up to twelve guests. Ask us on WhatsApp.

Food, drinks and decoration

Water, soft drinks, beer and snacks are included on every charter. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks on top, whether that is a bottle to toast with, a cake or a full picnic, with one exception: please leave the red wine ashore.

If you would rather not carry anything, ask us about catering. Decoration is also available on request. Both need a little notice, so mention them when you book rather than the day before.

Small details that make the day

• Book early for summer. Celebrations fall on fixed dates, and July and August weekends are the busiest time of year on this coast.
• Prepare a playlist. The sound system is Bluetooth: one phone, one DJ, no arguments.
• Pack the basics. Swimwear, a towel and sunscreen. A light layer helps on the way back.
• Protect the surprise. If it is a surprise, plan the details with us on WhatsApp rather than in the group chat.
• Arrive at your departure time. We leave from Puerto Deportivo de Estepona, and there is free parking near the marina. Our practical guide covers the rest.

However big or small the occasion, the formula is the same: choose the length, tell us what you are celebrating, and leave the rest to the sea.