Why Private Yacht Charters Are the New Boardroom

Tamoy Thelwell
May 11, 2025
2 min read

Last spring, a tech startup CEO reached out. His team had hit record-breaking numbers, and he wanted to host a leadership retreat. His request was simple: “I don’t want boardroom vibes. I want something bold.”

We chartered a small luxury ship (I used one of my preferred luxury cruise partners) in the Mediterranean.

Every morning began with fresh-squeezed juices on deck, followed by working sessions in a sleek, sea-view salon. Lunches were Mediterranean spreads prepared by a private chef. Afternoons featured wine tasting in Santorini or jet-ski breaks between sessions.

The result? Their best planning session in years—and a cultural reset that rippled throughout the company.

After over a decade in luxury concierge travel, I’ve seen how the boardroom has evolved—and floated.

Here’s why yachts are becoming the venue of choice for top-tier business gatherings:

1. Privacy Meets Productivity

Yachts offer an unparalleled level of discretion. Whether you’re discussing mergers or mentoring rising leaders, you control the space. No shared elevators. No wandering hotel guests. Just uninterrupted focus surrounded by nature.

2. You Control the Atmosphere

Want a morning leadership session followed by a sea-side meditation? Done. Want a DJ on deck after dinner? Also done.

I recently chartered a yacht for a group of execs that turned their wrap-up session into a surprise awards gala on deck under the stars. We brought in a live jazz band, branded gift bags, and custom cocktails named after each executive’s leadership style.

3. Experience > Agenda

You don’t remember boardrooms. You remember experiences.

When your leadership team bonds over sunset dives and champagne toasts in the Aegean, you’re not just building plans—you’re building legacy.

Final Thought:The future of leadership planning is not in beige conference rooms. It’s on the sea, in the sky, or on mountaintops—where vision is clearer and bonds are deeper.

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