A unique wedding option in New Jersey & New York, Smooth Sailing Celebrations is the perfect location to host your dream nautical celebration. Comprised of a fleet of 45 luxury and casual yachts, this one-of-a-kind venue affords couples the opportunity to be married during a rooftop ceremony while sailing down the beautiful Hudson Harbor. With 25 years of nautical event planning experience, Smooth Sailing Celebrations is ideal for an eclectic and memorable ceremony and reception!
Facilities and Capacity
We host events of 12 to 1,200 guests that feature spectacular views of the New York City skyline. Each yacht is Coast Guard-certified, providing a fun, festive and glamorous atmosphere for your unique wedding.
Services Offered
Couples who book Smooth Sailing Celebrations are provided with an array of wedding-related services:
- complimentary wedding ceremony time
- customized cocktail hour of butlered and displayed hors d'oeuvres
- customized menu with choice of plated, buffet or stations service
- elegant 3-tiered wedding cake of your choice (with cake tasting & customization at boat's bakery)
- welcome aboard drinks / champagne toast / premium open bar
- sometimes centerpieces designed for boat’s dining room
- bridal suite
- tables, chairs, linens, china, silverware, glassware
- maitre'd to run event according to your wishes, plus waitstaff and bartenders
- Coast-guard trained & professionally attired captain and marine crew
- exclusive event aboard a completely private luxury yacht
- 4 hour sail / 5 hour event, plus optional 1/2 hour private photo session on boat prior to guest boardin
Pricing Examples
25-75 guests @ $14 - 18K, plus tax and other standard yacht fees.
75-100 guests @ $22 - 30K, plus tax and other standard yacht fees.
Pricing depends on how upscale the yacht is, as well as the menu, bar & dock that’s chosen.
Contact us for complete details and a customized cost breakdown will be emailed to you.
Cuisine
Specializing in top-of-the-line cuisine, Smooth Sailing Celebrations’ professionally trained culinary staff offers couples a variety of in-house catering services to choose from. Options include, but are not limited to, the following:
