A corporate yacht holiday party in Newport Harbor is a private charter: your company reserves an entire yacht for a set number of hours, and the charter company handles catering, bar, décor, entertainment and crew while the yacht cruises the harbor. Here is how the process works from first call to last toast.
1. Pick a Date Early
December is the busiest month on the water, especially during the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, which runs December 16-20, 2026. Book as early as possible for Friday and Saturday nights in early to mid December.
2. Choose the Right Yacht
Newport Star Cruises has two multi-deck yachts. The Ambassador has three decks, including a main salon with a full-width bar, a dining and dancing deck and an open-air observation deck. Royal Princess is over 100 feet long, with a salon lounge and a second deck for dining and dancing.
3. Build the Menu and Bar
Most holiday parties choose a plated dinner, food stations or heavy appetizers, plus a hosted bar or drink tickets. Our planners customize everything to your group size and budget.
4. Add Holiday Décor and Entertainment
We can theme the yacht with holiday décor, add a DJ or live music, and plan speeches, awards or gift exchanges during the cruise.
5. Plan the Timeline
A typical evening includes boarding and welcome drinks at the dock, dinner while cruising the harbor, then dancing and time on the top deck to see the lights on the waterfront homes.
6. Handle Logistics
Share the dock address (2901 W Coast Highway, Suite 180, Newport Beach, CA 92663), parking details and boarding time with your team. The yacht departs on schedule, so ask guests to arrive early.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a corporate holiday party cruise?
Most private holiday party charters run several hours, and the exact length is set in your custom proposal.
Can we see the Christmas Boat Parade on our corporate cruise?
Yes. Private charters can be scheduled during the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, December 16-20, 2026, which starts around 6:30 p.m. each night.
Is catering included in a corporate yacht party?
Newport Star Cruises provides custom catering and bar packages for every private charter.
Plan Your Event With Newport Star Cruises
Schedule a complimentary consultation and tour at our waterfront showroom at 2901 W Coast Highway, Suite 180, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Call 949.270.2780 or send us a message and our event planners will put together a custom proposal for your date, guest count and budget.