Why book your yacht with a team that handles everything
Over a decade in luxury hospitality and the yacht industry, planning private yacht events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Short answer: On a yacht, small details make or break the day: a boat that is not ready, warm drinks, no ice, food arriving late, guests waiting on the dock. Odyssia coordinates everything for you, from the first call to choose the right yacht to the moment your guests step on board, and our team is on the dock at every departure. This coordination is included in your yacht booking: you only focus on your guests.
The small details that can spoil a day at sea
Most disappointing yacht days are not about the yacht. They come from details nobody checked:
- The yacht is not cleaned or set up when guests arrive
- Drinks are warm and there is not enough ice
- The food arrives late, or the cake was never ordered
- Guests wait at the wrong pier because nobody sent the exact meeting point
- The yacht is too small once the catering and the crew are on board
- Extras appear on the bill that were never mentioned
Each one is small. Together, they decide whether you enjoy your own celebration or spend it on the phone.
Step 1: the first call, to choose the right yacht
We start with your occasion, your guest count, the time of day and your budget, then shortlist the yachts that really fit, across the whole Dubai market. We tell you honestly when a yacht is too small, when a catamaran is more stable for families, or when a sunset slot books up first. See how to choose a yacht in Dubai.
Step 2: one plan for everything
Once the yacht is chosen, we build one plan around it: catering or a BBQ, drinks, the cake, decor, a DJ, water toys, timings and any allergies. You have one contact on WhatsApp instead of five suppliers, and you know exactly what is included before you confirm.
Step 3: everything checked before you arrive
Before departure, we check what usually goes wrong:
| What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Yacht cleaned and set up | Your guests step onto a yacht that is ready, not one still being prepared |
| Ice and cold drinks on board | Drinks are chilled from the first minute, even in summer |
| Food delivered and ready on time | Canapés or the BBQ are ready when your guests are |
| Staff briefed | Waiters and crew know the timing, the guests and the plan |
| Decor and cake in place | The surprise is ready before the guest of honour arrives |
| Exact meeting point sent | Nobody waits at the wrong pier |
Step 4: our team on the dock
Odyssia is present at every yacht departure. We welcome your guests, check the last details with the captain and stay reachable during the charter, so you never have to coordinate anything yourself.
What it costs: nothing extra
Coordination is part of our service and included in your yacht booking. Odyssia never charges an event management fee, which is rare in Dubai. Backed by more than 10 years of experience in hospitality and luxury, we simply make sure the day goes the way you pictured it. See how booking works.
Quick answers
Do you charge for coordinating my yacht day?
No. Coordination is included in your yacht booking. Odyssia never charges an event management fee; only multi-day events, such as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, are quoted case by case.
Will someone from Odyssia be there on the day?
Yes. Our team is present at every yacht departure to welcome your guests and check the last details with the captain.
Can I bring my own drinks?
Yes. Tell us in advance and the crew will chill them and prepare ice and glasses. Soft drinks, water and ice are already included.
How quickly do I get a proposal?
Within 24 hours of your message, with the yacht options, what is included and the total price.
Alicia McKay, founder of Odyssia
Alicia has spent over a decade in luxury hospitality and the yacht industry. With her team she plans and runs private yacht events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for brands, companies and private clients, from sunset dinners to Grand Prix hospitality.
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