Whether it's a family reunion, a friend group getaway, or a multi-generational celebration, Private Yachting Club curates group charters for parties of any size. From the intimate Sundancer 35FT up to the 252FT La Datcha — the right vessel exists in our fleet for every headcount and every occasion. Group cruises with P.Y.C are fully private, fully crewed, and fully customized around your group's needs, timing, and preferences.
Group charters work differently from individual bookings because the dynamics of a larger group create specific requirements. Food and beverage logistics, activity preferences across different ages and interests, timing, and the right amount of deck space all need to be matched to the right vessel. Our team is experienced in working with groups of all compositions — multi-generational families, friend groups, wedding parties, sports teams, and everything in between — and the fleet is diverse enough to find the right fit every time.
Our crew handles everything from departure to docking. Water toys, swim stops, catering and bar service, music, and routing are all planned in advance. Groups arrive at Cabo Marina, board, and spend the charter exactly as they planned — without logistics, without operational decisions, and without anything that pulls attention away from the occasion.
What's Included
P.Y.C operates one of the most diverse fleets available in Los Cabos — from our 35FT Sundancer suited to a group of eight, through to our 108FT Mangusta and 130FT Sovereign for mid-to-large groups, up to the extraordinary 252FT La Datcha for the largest and most ambitious events. The vessel selection for a group charter is one of the most important decisions in the planning process, and our team will help you identify the right option based on the number of guests, the character of the occasion, and the experience you're looking to create.
Larger vessels offer more deck space, more interior volume, more stateroom capacity, and more room for catering and entertainment setups. Smaller vessels offer a more intimate dynamic where the group feels closer together. Both approaches produce exceptional group experiences — the choice depends on the nature of the group and the occasion.
Cabo San Lucas works for group charters because the natural environment is genuinely extraordinary regardless of the interests of the people experiencing it. The famous Arch of El Arco, the pristine anchorages of the Sea of Cortez, the swim stops at Lover's Beach and Santa Maria Bay — these experiences translate across ages, backgrounds, and occasions. A ten-year-old and a seventy-year-old can both be genuinely astonished by seeing a whale surface fifty metres from the vessel, or watching the sun descend over the Pacific from a deck with drinks in hand.
P.Y.C group charters are designed to surface those moments — to use the natural setting of Cabo San Lucas as the foundation for an experience that the entire group will talk about long after they've returned home.
When a group books a shared tour boat, they are sharing the experience with strangers — strangers who have different interests, different pace preferences, and different ideas about what makes an enjoyable day on the water. For any group that wants to actually spend time together, this is a significant compromise. A private charter places the entire vessel, the entire crew, and the entire itinerary at the exclusive disposal of your group. Nobody else is there. The day belongs completely to you.
The practical advantages compound quickly. Bar service starts when your group wants it to start. Swim stops happen where your group wants to swim. Music plays at the volume your group prefers. The route reflects your group's interests rather than a predetermined schedule designed for the broadest possible audience. For a reunion, a celebration, or any occasion where the group dynamic matters, private is not just better — it is the only real option.
Multi-generational groups present specific planning challenges that P.Y.C has extensive experience navigating. When a group spans ages from children to grandparents, the vessel selection, the itinerary, and the onboard setup all need to account for very different needs and comfort levels. A vessel with ample shaded seating and comfortable interior space serves older guests and young children. Open deck space and water toys serve teenagers and adults. The right vessel has both.
Our team will ask the right questions when you enquire — how old are the youngest guests, what are the interests of the group, are there any mobility considerations, what time of day works best. These details shape the vessel recommendation, the itinerary, and the onboard arrangements. Multi-generational group charters are among our most frequently requested experiences, and the results speak for themselves: groups that arrive with varied expectations invariably leave having shared something genuinely memorable.
The P.Y.C fleet spans a wide range of vessel sizes, and the right choice for a group charter depends on headcount, occasion, and budget. For smaller groups of up to twelve, our sport yachts and day cruisers deliver an intimate, high-energy experience. For groups of twenty to forty, our mid-range vessels offer the combination of social deck space, interior comfort, and amenities that a gathering of that size requires. For the largest events — corporate groups, major family reunions, large-scale celebrations — our superyacht options provide the scale and the onboard infrastructure to deliver an experience that simply is not possible on a smaller vessel.
The key variable is not just headcount but density — how much space the group wants per person, and what kind of atmosphere you're trying to create. A tightly knit group of twenty on a vessel that seats forty creates a very different dynamic than twenty guests on a vessel sized precisely for twenty. Our team will walk you through these considerations and help you select the option that produces the experience you're looking for.
Group charters benefit from advance coordination in a few key areas. Catering and bar arrangements need to be confirmed before departure — our team will help you select the right menu and beverage package for your group's preferences and dietary requirements. Activity preferences are also worth discussing in advance: if the group wants to snorkel, we'll ensure the right equipment is onboard. If the group wants to use jet skis or other water toys, those need to be arranged. Music preferences, decoration arrangements, and timing all contribute to a smoother experience for everyone aboard.
The good news is that our team handles all of this coordination as part of the booking process. When you enquire, we'll send you a planning brief that covers the key decisions in a straightforward way. Most group charters come together quickly once the vessel is confirmed — the remaining details fall into place efficiently because we have a well-developed process for exactly this kind of event.