Corporate functions are renowned for being dry social events, but professionals worldwide are choosing to take their meetings to the water. Exquisite scenery and a relaxed aura help attendees feel comfortable sharing their minds. Even when business stakes are high, your event can buck the trend and ease the pressure. Whether you are a business owner, corporate professional, or prospective investor, our guide tells you all you need to know.
Can Yacht Charters Accommodate Corporate Events or Business Meetings?
Yacht charters offer everything you need to make your event a success. Corporate professionals care about tangible returns on investment. How many companies host their events in a luxury hotel or conference hall? Stand out from your competitors and give your guests a truly unique invitation.
- Spacious Accommodation – Corporate charter yachts have ample space for business events. Larger yachts, like the 90-foot Sunseeker at Isabella Yachts Phuket, can easily host up to 15 people in absolute comfort. Natural light pours from the sky and the vast windows, creating a healthy environment to conduct your event.
- Unforgettable Experiences – Cruise your business guests through the Andaman Sea, around the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, and out to seclusion in the Racha Islands. Fresh air, postcard views, and the melodic rocking of the waves beat any hotel conference room artwork.
- Privacy and Exclusivity – Business meetings begin, continue, and conclude in complete privacy out at sea. Sensitive topics such as product launches, business mergers, and innovative seminars take place without hushed voices. Comfort and privacy enable attendees to open up and contribute with honesty.
- Tailored Service Packages – State-of-the-art audio-visual technology gives you everything you need to host an engaging presentation. Cuisines of your choice, from snacks to main meals, will keep everyone happy. Professional bartenders prepare your drinks, from morning tea and coffee to wine and cocktails at sunset.
- Enhanced Networking and Team Building – Yacht charters offer a feeling of cohesion few other venues can match. Group activities like snorkelling, watersports, or simply relaxing in the sun create an inclusive feeling of trust. Increased productivity will return to shore with you.
- Return on Investment – Isabella Yachts Phuket offers a range of options for every occasion. Our fleet of yachts suits larger groups, overnight events, or more casual meet-ups. Choose from daily or weekly rates depending on your requirements. Inclusive packages with a qualified crew, custom catering, and vibrant entertainment give true value.
- Peace of Mind – The best corporate yacht charters take care of technicalities such as marina fees, insurance, local value-added tax (VAT), and post-event cleaning. Once booked, corporate organisers can focus on the upcoming event knowing it is in safe hands.
Which Types of Corporate Yacht Events Could You Host?
You can choose to host almost any business event on a charter yacht. You have all of the facilities to create whichever vision you wish. However, our clients find the following events most popular.
- Product Launches – Yacht charters offer the perfect place to collaborate. Stay safe from prying ears out at sea. Return ready to present your ideas to the world.
- Corporate Celebrations – Has your team helped you get to where you are? Show your appreciation with a team party like no other. Treat them to an event to rival any luxury holiday.
- Team Building and Training – Fresh environments help your team blend their ideas, learn innovative skills, and bond as a group. Develop their effectiveness in a relaxed setting that lets creativity flow.
- Investor Meetings – Impress investors with your hospitality. Show them how much you value their interest and leave them eager to know more about your business.
- Business Negotiations – Tense negotiations in bleak surroundings raise stress levels. Serene views will help everyone relax and calmly offer their opinions.
These are the most common corporate events our guests request. However, you can tailor one of our charter yachts for any occasion. Plan your charter and make the most of your event.
How Should You Plan a Corporate Yacht Event?
Planning such an event can be complex. That is why it is beneficial to enlist the help of yachting professionals before adding it to your calendar. However, here are the main things you should consider.
- Give Yourself Ample Time – Guests may change plans or request extra services. You may suddenly need more space than expected. Give yourself leeway from booking the trip to your actual travel dates. Preparing for a corporate yacht trip may take more effort than a holiday, but it can be just as stress-free, and maybe a bit more productive!
- Set Your Budget – We have yacht charters for any budget, but should you wish to offer an extra bit of luxury, we have inclusive packages that spare no expense. Guests will have every service they need for a lavish experience. Direct flights to Phuket International Airport are available from certain destinations, but routes via Bangkok will get you here from almost anywhere in the world.
- Choose the Ideal Yacht – Isabella Yachts Phuket has a range of vessels for you to enjoy. Choose from classic wooden sail yachts, catamarans, motor yachts, and superyachts. Specialist yachts, such as our 99-foot Schooner Dallinghoo, are guaranteed to impress the crowds. Adorned with a traditional full keel top sail, this vessel will take you back in time. We offer cosy private cabins on our yachts to ensure your guests rest well each night.
- Select Your Dates – Decide how many days you need for a corporate yacht charter. Allow a few days on either side for travel and onshore leisure. You could plan your charter around events like Chinese New Year, Songkran, or Phuket Vegetarian Festival. November to May brings the finest weather to the Andaman coast. Either way, you are sure to soak up the sun on your Phuket yacht charter trip.
- Catering Requirements – Once you have confirmed your guests, take a tally of their combined needs and specific requests. This will ensure all guests are happy on your chartered yacht. We will accommodate all catering choices, whether cultural, religious, or health-based, to the highest standard. Choose from fully-equipped self-catering kitchens, a hospitality team, or a rustic barbecue under the stars.
- Route and Duration – Our crew sails to the most beautiful locations on the Andaman coast of Thailand. Choose from a tour of the Phi Phi Islands, a visit to Phang Nga Bay, or an exclusive trip to the Racha Islands, famed for their diving and snorkelling sites. Longer summer charters explore the South China Sea, reaching Malaysian Borneo and the Philippines archipelago.
- Onboard Activities – Isabella Yacht Charters will keep your guests entertained with a range of watersport activities. Diving trips include all gear and take you to some of the most astounding underwater marvels on the planet. Other activities include fishing, snorkelling, paddleboarding, kayaking, and on-deck entertainment events.
Once you have essential information from your guests, you are ready to book and set sail. You could leave the route secret or ask for collective opinions. The choice is yours.
Eager to Make Your Corporate Yacht Event Official?
Our team at Isabella Yachts Phuket crews a fleet of 25 private vessels. Guest satisfaction is at the heart of our business, and our testimonials make us proud. We speak English, Spanish, Italian, French, and Thai. You can be sure we will understand your needs. Choose from a variety of routes on daily or weekly voyages. We will help make your visionary event a reality. Contact us today.