Looking for a Private Venue in Bali? Try a Yacht with a View

Looking for a truly private party venue in Bali? Experience luxury and exclusivity aboard a private yacht with stunning ocean views. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, sunset celebrations, vessels like The Shivanna is ready to elevate your events!
Why Choose a Yacht for Your Private Events in Bali?

Let's be honest about events in Bali. The island is stunning, but popular venues can feel a bit too popular. You're often sharing your special moment with dozens of other tourists, all vying for the same Instagram angle, the same sunset view, the same slice of paradise. But there's something else you might not have considered that takes the entire experience and elevates it to another level entirely: a private yacht!
A private yacht changes everything. It gives you something most land-based venues simply can't offer: complete privacy combined with ever-changing scenery.
You're not stuck in one location watching the same view all evening. The coastline unfolds as you cruise, revealing beautiful shores and dramatic cliffs you won’t see by yourself.
The flexibility is another massive advantage. Want to start with sunset cocktails? Done. Planning a corporate gathering to impress your colleagues? Easy. Planning a surprise proposal that needs to happen at exactly the right moment with exactly the right backdrop? Your captain will make it happen.
What Events Can You Plan with a Private Charter in Bali?

With yachts like The Shivanna, comfortably accommodating up to 175 passengers, you can sail, celebrate, and soak in Bali’s beauty in absolute style
- Weddings: A wedding on a private charter moves with the landscape, offering intimacy, elegance, and golden-hour magic that no traditional venue can match.
- Birthday parties: From milestone 50ths with champagne dinners to lively 21st celebrations with DJs and midnight swims, a yacht transforms any birthday into an unforgettable experience.
- Corporate events & MICE: Take business off the boardroom and onto the water. Hosting on a private charter inspires vision, confidence, and creativity.
- Bespoke charter: Not every celebration fits a label. From family reunions and engagement parties to anniversaries and graduations, bespoke charters turn your vision into reality.
What’s Included in a Private Yacht Party?
So what does a private yacht party actually look like in practice? It's more customizable than you might think, which means it can be whatever you want it to be.
Customizable Packages
- Food & Drink Options: Fine dining, tropical cocktails, or casual snacks, all prepared fresh onboard and are customizable to suit your guests’ preferences.
- Entertainment: DJ, live band, karaoke, or a spectacular traditional showcase to bring the spirit of Bali with you aboard.
- Activities: Water sports like snorkeling, diving, and paddleboarding.
Themed Parties & Events
- Honeymoons, Birthdays & Anniversaries: Personalized themes and decorations.
- Corporate Events & Product Launches: Luxury presentation space and amenities on deck ready to be transformed
- Party Extras: Some charters work with professional photographers, videographers, and custom party planners to create parties that are truly unique to you.
The Shivanna: Bali's Premier Luxury Yacht for Private Parties

Among Bali's yacht charter options, The Shivanna definitely stands out.
The Shivanna is a luxurious Phinisi-style vessel designed and outfitted for private events and celebrations, with the capacity to accommodate up to 175 guests. The layout makes sense in a way that matters when you're actually using the space. Multiple deck levels make your events adaptable in the tropical weather; you can
What really distinguishes The Shivanna is how it balances capacity with intimacy. While designed for intimate experiences with packages catering to up to 20 guests, it has the capacity to host up to 175 guests for larger private events. This flexibility means whether you're planning an intimate anniversary dinner or a full corporate gathering, the yacht adapts to your vision. The layout creates distinct areas that allow for both large group activities and quiet conversations, energy and retreat, flow and pause.
Key Specifications & Features
Vessel Details:
- Length: 40 meters
- Capacity: Up to 175 guests
- Cruising Area: Bali's west coast, primarily along Nusa Dua
- Home Port: Benoa Harbor
- Venue areas: Upper deck, main deck, lower deck
How to Book a Private Yacht Charter
Before booking a yacht charter, it’s important to do a thorough research to find the perfect venue for your private events.
- Booking Process: Direct online bookings are the quickest way to reserve your venues. Most charters are available for reservation via Whatsapp.
- Check credentials: Checking social media is the quickest way to know the vibe of the yacht you’re planning to book. Are you looking for an intimate venue? A more adventurous outing? Or a flexible charter that can take you island-hopping?
- Booking Tips: Ensure to confirm your date well in advance and discuss any special requirements (catering, entertainment, etc.). Booking early also ensures a spot for you during high seasons.
People Also Ask
How many guests can a private yacht like Shivanna accommodate?
The Shivanna comfortably hosts up to 175 passengers, making it one of the larger luxury charter options in Bali.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
This depends on your package arrangement. However, if you have specific items you want to bring—like a particular wine that's meaningful for your occasion, a special cake from a favorite bakery, or cultural food items important to your celebration—this can usually be accommodated.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the event?
Safety always comes first. If conditions are genuinely unsafe for cruising, most yacht charters like The Shivanna will work with you to reschedule to another available date. For minor rain conditions, The Shivanna is ready to bring the party below deck for up to 80 guests, where you’re free to continue your parties.
Are children welcome on The Shivanna?
No, our yacht charters have a minimum age requirement of 17.
Can we customize the route for our charter?
Yes, route customization is one of the benefits of a private bespoke charter. You can take full advantage of the facilities aboard the vessel as well as planning a route that fits your itineraries with teams onboard.
Ready to Set Sail?

There's something about being on the water that makes celebrations feel more significant. Maybe it's because you're literally untethered from daily life, floating in a space between shore and horizon as sunlight dances on waves
A private party venue aboard your own yacht offers more than just a venue with a view. It offers freedom, luxury, and the rare gift of complete privacy in one of the world's most sought-after destinations.
Whether you're celebrating love, friendship, achievement, or simply being alive on this particular day in this particular place, doing it from the deck of a yacht as Bali's coastline unfolds around you elevates everything.
Ready to plan your private event in Bali? Contact The Shivanna today to check availability and start designing your perfect celebration on the water.

