A retirement party is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to honor a friend, family member, or employee for their many years of hard work. For a memorable celebration, contact a boat charter service and throw that party out at sea. The steps below should help you plan and pull off a successful retirement celebration on a luxurious yacht.

How to Throw a Yacht-Based Retirement Party

1. Create a Guest List

Depending on the size of the yacht or the size of the business, you may not be able to invite everyone. The guest list should include family members, of course, as well as the retiree's supervisor(s) and close work colleagues. If there's room on the guest list, invite non-work friends and neighbors. Send invitations out early so invitees have plenty of time to respond, and be sure to mention the party will take place on a yacht. It will build excitement and encourage attendance.

2. Create a Visual Display

Consider creating a slideshow comprised of photographs that depict the retiree's work and home life. Include snaps of any awards receptions, business successes, and other work-related milestones, as well as important moments at home: the birth of a grandchild, or candid shots of them. Make sure you'll have a convenient place to display this on the yacht.

3. Plan Speeches

Speechmaking is one of the keystones of any good retirement party, and even a good-sized yacht should be intimate enough that everyone can hear the cheesy jokes. Ask a few key personnel to plan a speech, and write one yourself that shares your best memories of the retiree.

4. Create a Keepsake of the Event

A yacht party is memorable as it is, but the retiree will certainly enjoy a keepsake of the event. Consider a video recording of the toasts, along with well-wishes from friends and colleagues. If that exceeds your technological prowess, consider setting out a simple memory book so guests can jot down greetings or favorite recollections of their time together.

The suggestions above should help you throw a successful retirement party neither the retiree nor the guests will ever forget. To start planning the celebration, contact Compass Rose Yacht Charters in Berkeley, CA. They've been serving the San Francisco Bay area since 1992 and specialize in yacht parties, corporate events, and small weddings. Visit their website to check out their fleet or call (510) 523-9500 to discuss your options.