Private boat charter for your Gibraltar wedding
The single most memorable hour of most Gibraltar weddings: a private boat in the bay, with the Rock on one side and Africa on the horizon.
Time on the water
Couple's sunset cruise
A private hour or two on the water after the ceremony: champagne, the light dropping behind Algeciras, and portraits no land-based photographer can replicate.
Guest charter
Larger vessels for the full guest list, with drinks service and canapés on board, departing from Marina Bay or Ocean Village a few minutes from the registry.
Dolphins and the Strait
Resident dolphin pods are in the bay most of the year — a genuine highlight for guests travelling with children, and something they will talk about long after the cake.
Gibraltar's bay is busy, dramatic and photogenic: tankers at anchor, the Rock rising vertically behind you, Spain on one shore and Morocco visible on a clear day. A private charter turns the gap between ceremony and dinner into the best part of the day instead of dead time.
We charter licensed, insured vessels with professional skippers, sized from an intimate boat for two to catamarans and motor yachts for the whole party. Drinks, canapés, music and a photographer can all come on board, and we advise honestly on sea conditions for your date rather than selling you an hour of seasickness.
Legal ceremonies happen at the registry or a licensed venue, so the boat is a celebration rather than the ceremony itself — but symbolic blessings, vow renewals and first-dance moments on deck are all possible.
What the service includes
- Private charter sized from two guests to a full party
- Licensed vessel, professional skipper and crew
- Departure from Marina Bay or Ocean Village, minutes from the registry
- Champagne, drinks service and canapés on board
- Dolphin-watching route and photography stops with the Rock behind
- Music on board and optional symbolic blessing or vow renewal
- Honest sea-condition advice and a weather contingency plan
Indicative from £320 for a private couple's cruise; larger vessels and full guest charters are quoted by boat, duration and catering.
Common questions
›Can we legally marry on the boat?
The legal ceremony takes place at the registry or a licensed venue. On board we can arrange a symbolic blessing, vow renewal or first dance.
›Will we see dolphins?
Sightings are very common in the bay across most of the year, though never guaranteed — we route to give you the best chance.
›What if the weather turns?
We monitor conditions and offer a rescheduled slot or an alternative land-based plan rather than sailing in an uncomfortable swell.
›Can the photographer come on board?
Yes, and we recommend it — the Rock from the water is the strongest backdrop Gibraltar offers.