Christmas on a Yacht

Celebrate the Holidays on a Luxury Yacht Vacation

Luxury Christmas Yacht Charters

Imagine waking up on your private Christmas yacht vacation, surrounded by endless ocean views and luxury at every turn. Whether cruising through Antarctic ice or anchored off St. Barts, Pelorus Yachting creates luxury Christmas yacht vacations that elevate tradition into adventure, complete with bespoke menus, private crews, and a holiday experience like no other.

Plan your Christmas charter

Each day of your Christmas yacht vacation opens a new world to explore. Behind every “door” lies a fresh destination, a glimpse of the extraordinary journeys waiting aboard your luxury holiday yacht charter.

Imagine the anticipation: will you celebrate Christmas with champagne at the edge of the world in Antarctica, chase the Northern Lights through Norway’s fjords, or surf at sunrise beneath palm trees in Costa Rica?

The excitement and the unknown make you want to open them all at once. A world of travel inspired by the imagination of a child, brought to life through our Imagine service. A Christmas yacht vacation that brings back that childhood excitement, waking up eager to see what new destination or surprise the day holds.

Why Spend Christmas on a Yacht

Christmas Yacht Charter

A Christmas yacht vacation isn’t about skipping tradition, it’s about taking it to the next level. You’ll still have the tree, the presents, and the family time, but in a setting that feels limitless. A luxury Christmas yacht charter gives you the freedom to celebrate anywhere, from Arctic snowfields to tropical coves.

Aboard a luxury Christmas yacht charter, everything is tailored to you from festive feasts to unforgettable horizons Your private chef can serve a traditional turkey with all the trimmings one night, then the next, take inspiration from the local cuisine, fresh conch salad in the Bahamas, grilled lobster in Antigua, or Arctic cod in Svalbard. Imagine toasting champagne on deck as snowflakes fall, or celebrating on a secluded beach under a canopy of stars.

The experience blends tradition and transformation, a holiday dinner that’s both familiar and excitingly new. Celebrating Christmas on a yacht gives you the rare chance to indulge and explore in equal measure.

Host a Christmas Party on a Yacht

A luxury Christmas yacht charter with Pelorus transforms your holiday celebration into something extraordinary. Picture a glowing tree on deck, a live band under the stars, and guests dancing barefoot as the waves shimmer around you.

From private dinners on Antarctic ice or Norwegian fjords to tropical yacht parties in the Caribbean or Maldives, your yacht becomes the ultimate holiday party venue. Pelorus can create anything, from Santa arriving down the mast with gifts, to live orchestras beneath the Northern Lights, to candlelit dinners on frozen fjords.

See some of our extraordinary luxury Christmas yacht charter ideas below...

Arctic & Antarctic Wonders

  • Host a Christmas dinner on the ice, surrounded by glaciers, flickering candlelight, and crystal-clear silence.

  • Paddleboard in Christmas dress-up across frozen waters to a private ice table set for lunch, or dress as Santa and make your entrance by paddleboard.

  • Celebrate with an Aurora Ball, where guests dance beneath the Northern Lights, sipping champagne from an ice bar.

  • Arrive by husky sled or reindeer sleigh, then warm up by the firepit on deck with mulled wine and live acoustic music.

Tropical Escapes

  • Dive into an underwater Christmas party, lit by bioluminescent waters.

  • Dance at a Caribbean Carnival at sea, complete with steel drums, rum tastings, and fireworks over the water.

  • Turn your yacht into a tropical film-inspired celebration, think Love Actually reimagined as a glamorous cocktail party, The Holiday as a barefoot beach gathering, or a playful Office Christmas Party with a sunset DJ set and themed games.

Themed Immersive Celebrations

  • Transform your yacht into a Frozen Masquerade Ball, complete with snow effects and crystal chandeliers.

  • Recreate your favourite festive films, from Love Actually in London-style décor to The Holiday’s cosy charm or an Office Christmas Party reimagined on the ocean.

  • Enjoy a Nutcracker ballet performance on deck, with live musicians and falling snow.

Adventurous Luxury

  • Combine a heli-ski expedition by day with a black-tie party by night.

  • Host a Floating Casino Royale, complete with tuxedos, live jazz, and a secret speakeasy below deck.

  • Create a fireworks dive, where guests leap into glowing waters beneath the midnight sky.

Whimsical Touches

  • Welcome Santa as he descends the mast, bearing gifts.

  • Set up a festive treasure hunt across private islands, ending in a surprise performance or dinner.

  • Light up the night with a yacht tree lighting ceremony and synchronised fireworks.

Where to Go This Christmas


Unwrap a world of extraordinary Christmas yacht charter experiences

From the sun-drenched Caribbean to Antarctica’s frozen frontiers, your Christmas yacht becomes a passport to adventure. Whether you crave warmth, wilderness, or celebration, our curated Christmas yacht experiences let you chase the sun or the snow in total privacy and style.

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Luxury Christmas Yacht Charters
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A Warm Christmas

Your only real decision is whether to chase the sun or the snow. For those dreaming of warmth, a Christmas yacht charter in the Caribbean, Bahamas, or Maldives offers golden beaches and turquoise seas. Spend Christmas morning anchored off St Barth, or host a Christmas party on your yacht beneath the stars. In Fiji or Thailand, trade sleigh bells for coral reefs and festive beach dinners, blending luxury with adventure.

In Fiji or Thailand, swap sleigh bells for coral reefs and karst formations, snorkelling crystal lagoons by day and dining on local delicacies by night. The Maldives offer privacy and calm, white sands, sunset yoga, and spa treatments in your yacht’s beach club, while Sydney delivers sunshine, seafood, and world-class fireworks from your private deck as the year turns.

A Cold Christmas

For those dreaming of a white Christmas, the Arctic offers a world where stillness and light merge in spectacular harmony. Sail through the frozen fjords of Svalbard and Northern Norway, where snow-dusted peaks rise straight from the sea and the Northern Lights ripple across the sky in green and violet hues. Here, your days might be spent dog-sledding across powdery valleys, snowshoeing beneath the polar twilight, or sharing stories by the warmth of a fire as the aurora glows above your yacht.

Further south, Antarctica promises a Christmas defined by silence and scale, penguins gathered on the ice, glaciers glowing blue against the horizon, and an untouched beauty that feels almost spiritual. Even in Europe, places like the French Riviera and Croatia offer a quieter winter charm: festive markets, candlelit harbours, and crisp sea air carrying the scent of mulled wine.

Unwrap a world of extraordinary Christmas yacht experiences

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The Wilds of Antarctica

This Christmas yacht expedition is brimming with action, adventure, and extraordinarily diverse and resilient wildlife. It will take you soaring over glittering glaciers by helicopter, camping on uncharted territory, and enjoying organic and intimate encounters with a range of endemic species.

The Wild Coasts of Kenya & Tanzania

Where Kenya meets Tanzania, untamed wilderness meets the Indian Ocean’s calm allure. This Christmas, unwrap adventure on deck as warm breezes carry the scent of the sea. From Zanzibar’s secluded coves to manta-filled waters, it’s a season for true explorers.
Luxury Christmas Yacht Charters

Family Magic Through Indonesia

Set sail through Indonesia’s spellbinding islands this Christmas, where wild beauty meets indulgent calm. Enjoy a private island Christmas lunch with the ocean as your backdrop and adventure all around. From Komodo dragons to pink-sand shores, every moment feels like a gift unwrapped.

Christmas Yacht Charter FAQs

You can celebrate Christmas on a yacht almost anywhere in the world, from the sun-kissed Caribbean and Maldives to the icefields of Antarctica or the fjords of Norway. Warm destinations such as St Barths, Fiji and the Bahamas offer barefoot luxury and festive energy, while cold-climate charters in Svalbard or Antarctica deliver a white Christmas unlike any other. Pelorus designs each Christmas yacht charter around your preferred climate, pace and style of celebration.

Absolutely. Your private chef can prepare a classic Christmas menu, roast turkey, mulled wine and all the trimming, or design a menu inspired by your location, such as grilled lobster in Antigua or Arctic cod in Norway. Dining on deck beneath the stars or hosting a candlelit Christmas dinner on the beach, Pelorus ensures every meal is both familiar and extraordinary.

For guaranteed sunshine and perfect cruising conditions, the Caribbean, Bahamas, Maldives, Seychelles, Thailand, and Fiji are the best yacht destinations for a warm Christmas. Enjoy golden beaches, turquoise waters, and festive celebrations on deck, from island-hopping in the Caribbean to private dining beneath the stars in the Indian Ocean.

A Christmas yacht charter offers the ultimate escape from the ordinary festive season. Instead of crowded resorts, you’ll enjoy privacy, warmth, and personalised service aboard your own floating retreat. Whether anchored in the Caribbean or cruising the Maldives, a Christmas yacht combines luxury, adventure, and celebration, complete with a private chef, bespoke itineraries, and unforgettable horizons.

Absolutely. Hosting a Christmas party on a yacht combines luxury, privacy, and celebration. From elegant dinners at anchor to dancing beneath the stars, your private crew will create a festive experience tailored to you, wherever in the world you choose to celebrate.

For a snowy, cinematic Christmas, head north to Norway, Svalbard, or Greenland, or sail south to Antarctica. You’ll see glaciers, polar wildlife, and the Northern Lights, paired with luxurious warmth and festive comfort aboard your private yacht.

Yes. Many guests choose to book a holiday yacht charter that spans Thanksgiving through New Year’s, turning the entire festive period into one unforgettable luxury yacht vacation. Celebrate Thanksgiving dinner on deck with family and friends, enjoy Christmas in the Caribbean, then cruise to a new destination to ring in the New Year in style. Longer charters allow for deeper exploration, private celebrations, and more exclusive events across multiple destinations.

Plan Your Luxury Christmas Charter

Whether you dream of a warm Christmas yacht charter in the Caribbean or a cold Christmas expedition through Arctic fjords, our Yachting Team will craft your perfect festive journey.

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