8 Boats and Yachts Around the World to Rent for Events

'Tis the season for boating and yachting. Here, rental and charter companies share some standout vessels available for events.

Sarah Kloepple
May 24, 2022

Hosting in Cabo San Lucas? Take up to 20 guests out on this 46-foot yacht for an intimate event as you spot the region's points of interest—the iconic arch, Pelican Rock, and colonies of sea lions—while enjoying tapas-style dining.Hosting in Cabo San Lucas? Take up to 20 guests out on this 46-foot yacht for an intimate event as you spot the region's points of interest—the iconic arch, Pelican Rock, and colonies of sea lions—while enjoying tapas-style dining.Photo: Courtesy of GetMyBoat

There's nothing quite like an event on a boat or yacht. Whether you're in Miami, the Bahamas, Chicago, or the French Riviera, mingling al fresco, not to mention on the water, provides a special ambiance for attendees⁠—no stuffy ballrooms here. Rental companies around the world, including Click&Boat, Knot My Boat Charters, and GetMyBoat, abound for event planners looking to set sail and take their gathering out to sea for a guest experience unlike any other.

Paris-based Click&Boat can provide planners with a curated list of boat and yacht rentals for gatherings of all sizes. The company has more than 40,000 vessels worldwide, including 1,100 moored in the United States. Amenity offerings include a licensed captain, a full crew, bartenders, or skilled chefs. 

(And if you're unfamiliar with what you need to know about chartering a boat for summer events, we've got you covered here.)

"People want to gather outdoors now more than ever, and hosting an event on a boat or yacht is one of the perfect ways to enjoy the escape we’ve all been waiting for," Click&Boat supply manager for the U.S. market Steven Landau tells BizBash. "With the accelerated democratization of yachting, it’s become accessible, safe, and mainstream for anyone to enjoy, with the option to rent a boat either with or without a skipper."

Boats and yachts are a luxurious way to wow attendees during meetings and events. Take it from us: BizBash has teamed up with Hubilo to charter a yacht from Ocean Five Yachts & Events for an activation during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France from June 20-24. The BizBash and Hubilo yacht will be docked in a prime location in the Cannes Harbour for event and marketing professionals to relax, network, share meals, enjoy entertainment, and more. Read more about the upcoming experience here.

Peruse our list below of rentable boats and yachts to inspire your next open-air—or should we say open-sea—event.

This 95-foot Azimut yacht is moored in Nassau, Bahamas. It can provide planners with everything they might need for a fun day on the water: a dinghy, snorkeling gear, paddle boards, refreshments, and more. Click&Boat recommends this vessel for 'intimate events and team-building excursions.'
This 95-foot Azimut yacht is moored in Nassau, Bahamas. It can provide planners with everything they might need for a fun day on the water: a dinghy, snorkeling gear, paddle boards, refreshments, and more. Click&Boat recommends this vessel for "intimate events and team-building excursions."
Photo: Courtesy of Click&Boat
This 100-foot GetMyBoat yacht accommodates up to 30 passengers and is a luxurious option for hosting an event on Lake Michigan during Chicago's summer. Pricing starts at $2,200 an hour with a 3-hour minimum.
This 100-foot GetMyBoat yacht accommodates up to 30 passengers and is a luxurious option for hosting an event on Lake Michigan during Chicago's summer. Pricing starts at $2,200 an hour with a 3-hour minimum.
Photo: Courtesy of GetMyBoat
Set sail in Saint-Tropez, France, on this Concorde sailing yacht. The sporty yet comfortable Oceans Pure 2 can offer your event three deck levels and multiple lounging and entertainment areas. Spaces include three salons, two dining areas, and two sundecks ideal for socializing and networking. At the end of 2019, the vessel completed a full exterior and interior refit. 'The new owners have successfully blended true French art-de-vivre with sailing tradition in one of the most iconic spots of the French Riviera,' Click&Boat tells BizBash.
Set sail in Saint-Tropez, France, on this Concorde sailing yacht. The sporty yet comfortable Oceans Pure 2 can offer your event three deck levels and multiple lounging and entertainment areas. Spaces include three salons, two dining areas, and two sundecks ideal for socializing and networking.

At the end of 2019, the vessel completed a full exterior and interior refit. "The new owners have successfully blended true French art-de-vivre with sailing tradition in one of the most iconic spots of the French Riviera," Click&Boat tells BizBash.
Photo: Courtesy of Click&Boat
This 167-foot mega yacht from CRN accommodates up to 50 passengers and is a glamorous way to sightsee when in Dubai. Its main deck is outfitted with an open salon, making it ideal for events and parties.
This 167-foot mega yacht from CRN accommodates up to 50 passengers and is a glamorous way to sightsee when in Dubai. Its main deck is outfitted with an open salon, making it ideal for events and parties.
Photo: Courtesy of GetMyBoat
Chicago-based Knot My Boat Charters' largest and most luxurious yacht is this 56-foot Sea Ray Sundancer 540. The cabin includes a living room, full kitchen, two bathrooms, and two bedroom suites. Features include upgraded audio with a Bluetooth sound system and upgraded EVA foam deck flooring. (Although the boat can fit 40-50 people, the legal capacity of all bareboat charters—meaning no crew or provisions are included as part of the rental—is 12 guests plus a captain/crew.)
Chicago-based Knot My Boat Charters' largest and most luxurious yacht is this 56-foot Sea Ray Sundancer 540. The cabin includes a living room, full kitchen, two bathrooms, and two bedroom suites. Features include upgraded audio with a Bluetooth sound system and upgraded EVA foam deck flooring. (Although the boat can fit 40-50 people, the legal capacity of all bareboat charters—meaning no crew or provisions are included as part of the rental—is 12 guests plus a captain/crew.)
Photo: Courtesy of Knot My Boat Charters
For something more adventurous and low-key, planners can look to this donut-shaped motorboat offered in Le Marin, Martinique. A close-knit group of 10 can hop aboard to enjoy a day or night cruise through the bay.
For something more adventurous and low-key, planners can look to this donut-shaped motorboat offered in Le Marin, Martinique. A close-knit group of 10 can hop aboard to enjoy a day or night cruise through the bay.
Photo: Courtesy of Click&Boat
Hosting in Cabo San Lucas? Take up to 20 guests out on this 46-foot yacht for an intimate event as you spot the region's points of interest—the iconic arch, Pelican Rock, and colonies of sea lions—while enjoying tapas-style dining.
Hosting in Cabo San Lucas? Take up to 20 guests out on this 46-foot yacht for an intimate event as you spot the region's points of interest—the iconic arch, Pelican Rock, and colonies of sea lions—while enjoying tapas-style dining.
Photo: Courtesy of GetMyBoat
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