What you'll do:

You'll board a private yacht in Newport Harbor with your group while a licensed captain handles the navigation, setup, and logistics so your entire crew can settle in and enjoy the water from the moment you arrive.

• Personal captain service: Your USCG-licensed captain meets your group at arrival, helps carry drinks and bags, and guides everyone aboard before taking over the harbor navigation for the full charter.

• Fully stocked setup: The yacht arrives ready with ice, refrigeration, cocktail glassware, plates, cloth napkins, and all the hosting essentials already arranged before boarding.

• Cruise Newport Harbor: Relax as the yacht moves through Newport Harbor's waterfront homes, marinas, restaurants, and scenic channels with optional dock-and-dine stops available along the route.

• Optional chef upgrades: Add curated food packages from Chef Desi including charcuterie boards, seafood towers, lobster, or elevated small bites for a more full-service experience.

• Zero cleanup required: Once the charter ends, the crew handles unloading, cleanup, and walk-off assistance so nobody in your group has to think about logistics.

This is the kind of Newport Beach experience that feels polished without becoming overly formal. Bring your drinks, connect your playlist, and let the harbor do the rest.

Why we love it for your group:

• Private from start to finish: The yacht is reserved exclusively for your group, so the entire experience stays intimate and relaxed.

• Built for celebrations: Bachelorette parties, birthdays, girls trips, and sunset pregame cruises all fit naturally into this format.

• No designated driver needed: With a licensed captain onboard, every guest gets to fully enjoy the experience.

• Effortless hosting: The glassware, refrigeration, setup, and cleanup are already covered before you even step aboard.

• Newport photo payoff: Between the yachts, waterfront estates, and golden-hour lighting, the harbor naturally delivers the kind of photos groups actually want to keep.

About this experience partner:

Port & Proper is a Newport Beach private yacht charter company focused on elevated small-group experiences in Newport Harbor. Their charters are designed around simplicity and comfort, combining licensed captains, premium onboard amenities, and optional chef-curated food service into a format that feels upscale without becoming complicated. The team specializes in private celebrations, sunset cruises, and social group charters throughout Newport Beach.

Additional information:

• Maximum capacity is 11 guests per charter.

• Outside food and beverages are welcome onboard.

• Optional food packages are available through Chef Desi.

• Guests consuming alcohol must be 21 or older with valid ID.

• Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure for boarding and safety instructions.