Up for a yacht party? Here are rental packages you can check out
Traveling and partying are just some of the best things you can do to unwind.
Special occasions, like birthdays, call for a celebration—and a fun and luxurious way to do it is by having a yacht party.
Kathryn Bernardo, for one, just had her “happiest birthday to date” on a yacht in El Nido, Palawan with her nearest and dearest, including her friends in the showbiz industry such as Jericho Rosales, Alden Richards, fashion designer Mark Bumgarner, and Miles Ocampo.
If you're looking to mark your special day or have a get-together with your friends aboard a private yacht, here are some offers you should check out.
LXV Philippine Luxury Specialist
LXV has a wide variety of options you can choose from. For large gatherings, you can book their Sunglider 120 located in Manila Bay, in front of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. This yacht has one master cabin and four VIP cabins that can accommodate a maximum of 35 people.
You can also chill at its 360-degree view sundeck where you can lounge at the bar or in the jacuzzi.
The boat rate starts at P105,000 per hour for exclusive use for at least four hours. You can also avail of their event package to enjoy food and beverages, event styling, glam team, grazing table, photo and video coverage, mobile bar, lights and sound system, among others.
For a cheaper option, there's the Shanti 70, also in Manila, which can accommodate up to 20 people for P30,000 per hour (minimum use of two hours). It has an air-conditioned lounge and a nice 360-degree view deck.
They can also set up a buffet, a professional sound system and karaoke setup, boat styling, photo and video coverage, and more depending on your chosen package.
For small parties, opt for their Camargue 46 in the Manila Bay area which can cater to 12 people for P15,000 per hour (minimum use of three hours).
If you want to go all-out, you can party like Kathryn in El Nido and book the Sunreef 60 Loft that can cruise on the stunning beaches of Palawan, including Coron, El Nido, and Puerto Princesa.
This yacht, which can fit up to 25 people, has one main bedroom and two guest rooms. It has its own toilet and bathroom with warm water.
You and your friends can also enjoy board games, internet, and munch over delectable food prepared by a personal onboard chef during your stay. Apart from partying, guests can also enjoy water activities like kayaking, snorkeling, diving, and fishing, among others, as the equipment will also be available onboard.
The rate starts at P90,000 good for five people for day tours. Note that an additional P5,000 is required for every excess guest. The overnight rate, meanwhile, starts at $3,000 (over P168,000) per day for eight people, inclusive of the service of the full crew and use of amenities and water toys. This does not include food for dinner and entrance fees for tourist spots. See more yachts for rent here.
Klook
Klook also offers packages for yacht parties. If you want to go outside Metro Manila, you can fly to Boracay and book a luxury private yacht cruise.
For a three-hour private cruise, you can enjoy the pristine waters of Boracay and Laurel islands with snorkeling stops at either Stations 1 or 3, or Tambisaan, depending on weather conditions.
Their small boat can cater to up to 17 people, while big boats can max up to 28 guests. The rates start from P40,100 for small boats to P52,000 for big boats.
Note though that bedrooms are off-limits, and you can choose your time slot between 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Jokai Cruises
Jokai Cruises also has a variety of yachts in Cebu that can cater to both small and large groups. There is an Intimate Cruise (starting at P35,900) that caters to 30 people, and the Infinite Cruise (starting at P64,900) and Indefinite Cruise (starting at P89,900) that can fit up to 50 people.
The rate is good for a four-hour stay and is inclusive of unlimited drinking water, use of the sound system, service of the licensed crew of five onboard, life-saving equipment, and insurance for all passengers.
Note that the counting of guests includes infants, children, nannies, tour guides, caterers, servers, photographers, and more. You may also choose your four-hour timeslot between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you wish to extend your stay, a P10,000 rate per hour will be applied.
Food and beverages are not included in the rate. There will be a corkage fee of P3,000 for food and P2,000 for drinks if you bring your own.
You can also opt for their all-in package that starts at P114,900 for a maximum of 30 guests to P149,900 for up to 50 guests. This includes a buffet, music by a local DJ, a photo session with aerial shots, an unlimited cocktail bar for the whole four-hour stay, and passenger insurance.
Discover and Beyond
Discover and Beyond also has a yacht for rent if you want to celebrate your birthday in Boracay.
Aboard the Catamaran yacht, you can enjoy complimentary water, music onboard, and use of snorkeling gear and life vests for water activities. You can also cruise on the stunning waters of Boracay for a full three hours.
You can choose your three-hour timeslot either in the morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or in the afternoon from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Note that bringing food and drinks on the yacht is prohibited, as per the executive order by the Boracay LGU.
The rate starts at P55,000. The boat can accommodate up to 25 guests.
If you want to celebrate somewhere near Metro Manila, you can book the Trimaran Yacht in Subic.
For three hours, you can cruise in the destination of your choice, like Grande Island, Mayanga Island, and Sampaloc Cove, while having a fun party with videoke, Char-Broil griller, and unlimited drinking water with two complimentary bags of ice tubes.
You can also enjoy water activities as top-quality snorkel gears will be available for free.
The rates start from P25,500 for 15 guests to P55,000 for 40 guests. Should you want to extend your stay, a P11,500 fee rate per hour will be applied.
