The end of the year is when you look back, raise a glass and get everyone together to celebrate what the last twelve months brought. It might be a corporate event to thank your team, or a get-together with friends and family. Either way, a year-end function on a boat gives people something to talk about long after the last toast.
Picture it: you cruise out of the V&A Waterfront as the sun drops behind Lion's Head, the food is good, the music is on and the whole boat is yours. That's a proper way to say goodbye to the year. An intimate party or a big corporate do, a yacht charter gives you a venue that can be shaped around exactly what you have in mind.
Privacy: Unlike a restaurant or hotel function room, a yacht is private. There are no other diners and no other parties, so your guests can properly relax. Make it yours: Choose your own catering, entertainment and decor so the event fits your theme. The views: On the water your guests see Table Mountain, the Atlantic Seaboard, the sunset and, quite often, seals and dolphins. It's hard to beat as a backdrop. Something different: Your team has done the same restaurant or hotel venue before. A boat makes a lasting impression. Options for every group: Our fleet covers everything from 12 guests on a small catamaran to 140 on Sea Princess, with prices to match.
Here are the boats we recommend most often for year-end parties, sorted by group size and budget. Prices are current rates from each boat's page. For the full list, see our Cape Town yacht charter prices.
Best for: Medium-sized groups of up to 40 guests. What you get: Plenty of deck space for mingling, a comfortable indoor lounge and a flybridge with 360-degree views over the city. Price: R16,000 an hour for up to 20 guests. For 21 to 40 guests or a sunset slot it's R44,200 for 2 hours (2026 rates). Add-ons: A DJ, catering and live music, maybe a violinist or saxophonist. Recommended for: Mid-sized corporate functions or relaxed year-end parties.
Book Eclipse Catamaran for your year-end function.
Best for: Small groups of up to 12 guests. What you get: A sleek, fast motor yacht that's perfect for a small, stylish get-together, with a smart indoor saloon and an open deck facing the city. Price: R32,000 for a 2-hour charter. Add-ons: Private chef, catering upgrades and music. Recommended for: Executive team celebrations or a small, exclusive year-end party.
Book Only One Yacht for your year-end party.
Best for: Large groups of up to 65 guests. What you get: A big deck, a modern interior and a built-in sound system. Tigger2 is made for larger functions and is easy to dress up with themed decor and full catering. Price: R21,600 an hour for up to 20 guests with a 2-hour minimum (about R43,200), rising to R29,425 an hour for 41 to 65 guests. Add-ons: Catering, an open bar and live entertainment. Recommended for: Big corporate year-end functions or festive get-togethers.
Book Tigger2 Power Catamaran for your corporate function.
Best for: Medium-to-large groups of up to 33 guests. What you get: A huge deck, a slick interior and good facilities on board. The open deck is great for a braai, for mingling and for catching the sea breeze. Price: R16,500 an hour from September to March, with a 2-hour minimum (about R33,000). Our Year End Package is R35,000 for a 2-hour private catamaran charter with bubbly on arrival and charcuterie boards, valid until 31 January 2027. Add-ons: A DJ, a violinist or saxophonist, braai hire and catering to suit your group. Recommended for: Mid-sized office functions or private year-end celebrations.
Book IQ Catamaran for your year-end party.
Best for: Larger groups of up to 140 guests. What you get: The largest passenger charter boat at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, Sea Princess is practical and stylish. There are two decks: the open top deck for anyone who wants to be in the thick of it, and the covered saloon deck for guests who'd rather stay out of the sun and wind. Two wide staircases lead from the big back deck to the top deck, where guests can soak up the sun, the salty air and the views as the boat cruises along the shoreline. Price: R33,000 an hour for up to 80 guests. For 80 to 140 guests or a sunset cruise it's R63,713 for 2 hours. Add-ons: Full catering, entertainment and festive decor. Recommended for: Large corporate year-end functions or themed parties.
Book Sea Princess for your Year-end Function.
Best for: Small groups of up to 12 guests. What you get: A sleek, quick motor yacht that's just right for a small, classy get-together. Below deck there are three well-designed cabins and a saloon with top-quality fittings and finishes. Topaz is a Princess V58, and it has generous living spaces without giving up any style. Price: R15,829 an hour with a 2-hour minimum (about R31,659). The festive rate from 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027 is R17,047 an hour (about R34,094 for 2 hours). Add-ons: Private chef, catering upgrades and music. Recommended for: Executive team celebrations or a small, exclusive year-end party.
Book Motor Yacht Topaz for your party.
Best for: Groups of up to 45 guests. What you get: Step aboard the Spirit of Victoria and you're back in the days of traditional sailing. She takes up to 45 passengers and has a bar with a good range of spirits. With a full sailing rig, she sails beautifully and has plenty of character. She's a single-deck boat with a covered cockpit that keeps guests sheltered and comfortable. If you'd like a year-end function with a bit of adventure, this is the boat. Price: R12,000 an hour. A 2-hour sunset sail with sparkling wine is R25,000 (2026 rates). Add-ons: Private chef, catering upgrades and music. Recommended for: Teams who like a bit of adventure, or a year-end party with a difference.
Book Spirit of Victoria for your Team Building Year-end Function.
Best for: Small groups of up to 12 guests. What you get: Le Cat runs private charters for individuals, corporate year-end functions and special occasions. She's a 40-foot catamaran that gives you, your colleagues and friends a comfortable, personal cruise, under sail or under motor. Price: R7,000 an hour, plus R1,500 for a sunset slot. Add-ons: Private chef, catering upgrades and music. Recommended for: Executive teams or a small private year-end party.
Book Le Cat Catamaran for your Year-End Party.
Best for: Big groups of up to 60 guests. What you get: The 62ft Tigresse sailing catamaran is a favourite for romantic sunset cruises, private parties and corporate events. She takes up to 60 passengers with wonderful views of the coastline. A qualified crew of a skipper and two deckhands, plus an optional hostess or barman, looks after your guests. Price: R21,800 an hour by day until 31 December 2026, and R23,980 an hour from January 2027. Add-ons: Catering options, an open bar and live entertainment. Recommended for: Big corporate year-end functions or festive get-togethers.
Book Tigresse Catamaran for your Corporate Event.
A year-end function on a yacht can be shaped around your team down to the small details. Here's what you can tailor:
Catering: From canapés to a full sit-down meal, our on-board catering is planned around your guests' tastes and dietary needs. Entertainment: Book a DJ, a violinist, a saxophonist or a full band through our DJ and musician hire. Festive decor can be added to set the mood too.
Bar Service: Most of our boats can do anything from an open bar to a cocktail menu. Tell us what your team likes to drink, from local craft beer to Cap Classique, and we can arrange the bar to match.
Theme and Décor: Black tie or a relaxed nautical theme, there's plenty of room to play with the look of the event.
Book Early: Year-end dates are in high demand, so book months ahead if you have a specific date and boat in mind. Think About the Weather: December in Cape Town is usually glorious, but the south-easter can blow. A boat with both indoor and outdoor space keeps things running whatever the wind does. Get the Timing Right: Most groups book 2 to 4 hours, which leaves time for drinks, food and entertainment before the energy dips. If you'd rather not charter a whole boat, the Tigger2 Corporate Braai Cruise is R1,050 per person for a 2-hour shared braai cruise.
Year-End Function onboard Tigger2 Catamaran
A year-end function on a boat is hard to top, whether it's a small, exclusive gathering or a big corporate party. Table Mountain on one side, open sea on the other, a crew looking after your guests and nobody else on board. That's what makes it special.
From the sleek Only One Yacht to the roomy Tigger2 Catamaran, there's a boat for every kind of year-end celebration. December dates go quickly, so get in touch with us today and let's start planning a party your guests will still be talking about next year.
Eclipse Motor Catamaran is a great fit. It takes up to 40 guests and has lots of deck space, a flybridge with great views and room for a DJ or live music. It costs R16,000 an hour for up to 20 guests, or R44,200 for 2 hours with 21 to 40 guests.
Yes. We arrange catering on board, from canapés to full meals, planned around your guests' tastes and dietary needs.
Book a few months ahead if you can. December and January are the busiest months on the water, and the popular boats go first.
You can book a DJ, a saxophonist, a violinist or a live band, or combine them, depending on the vibe you want and the size of your group.
Our Year End Package is R35,000 for a 2-hour private catamaran charter with bubbly on arrival and charcuterie boards. Otherwise, Le Cat starts at R7,000 an hour for 12 guests, and big catamarans for 40 to 65 guests run from R16,000 to R29,425 an hour depending on group size.
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