Yes, you can have your bachelor or bachelorette party on a boat in Punta del Este: you rent a private boat with a captain just for your group, anchor off Gorriti Island, put on your music, use the grill on board and swim from the boat. It is one of the most requested trips for this kind of celebration, and you can do it all year round from the Port of Punta del Este.<\/p>\n
Here we explain how it works, what you can do during the trip, how many hours to book and what to keep in mind so the party goes perfectly.<\/p>\n
The typical party on a boat is a boat trip to Gorriti Island<\/a>, which is just a few minutes from the port, opposite Playa Mansa. The boat is private: you do not share it with anyone else, only your group. The captain is included, so nobody in the group has to handle anything or know about sailing.<\/p>\n You leave the port, sail for a few minutes to anchor off the island, and there you do whatever you like: put on the music (bring your playlist), swim from the boat, sunbathe on deck, use the grill, play games, take photos and videos, and have a great time with no fixed schedule and no one from other groups watching.<\/p>\n You can book from two hours to half a day or a full day, depending on how you want to plan the celebration. Most groups choose half a day, because it gives you time for a relaxed barbecue, a swim, a drink and to enjoy everything without rushing.<\/p>\n The beauty of this kind of trip is that the boat is your space. There is no fixed itinerary or compulsory activities: you decide what to do. Most groups make the most of it with a barbecue on the grill, bring drinks (you can bring your own food and drinks), swim from the boat, play music loud and create content for social media.<\/p>\n Depending on the boat, there may also be a paddle board and inflatables to use while at anchor. If someone in the group wants to make an epic entrance into the water or jump off the deck, they can, always wearing a life jacket and following the captain’s instructions.<\/p>\n Yes, you can decorate the boat for the occasion: garlands, balloons, bunting, custom T-shirts, hats or whatever you come up with. Just avoid things that blow away easily or could fall into the water, because the wind at sea is stronger than it seems. The captain will let you know if anything is not allowed for safety reasons, but in general there is plenty of freedom to personalize the celebration.<\/p>\n There are boats for groups of different sizes. Bachelor and bachelorette parties usually have between 8 and 20 people, but if the group is bigger or smaller, there are options too. Our whole fleet covers groups of 4 to 120 people, so there is always a boat that fits what you need.<\/p>\n The most common length for a party is half a day, which gives you 4 to 5 hours of sailing and time at anchor. You can also do a shorter 2- or 3-hour trip if you want something quick, or extend it to a full day if you want to combine Gorriti Island with another stop, such as the Isla de Lobos boat tour<\/a> to see the sea lions and the lighthouse, or a boat trip to Solanas and Punta Ballena<\/a> to sail further and see Casapueblo from the water.<\/p>\n The boat includes the captain, life jackets for everyone (adults and children) and the grill on board. Food and drinks are not included: each group brings what it wants. You can order finger-food catering if you want something simple, or do the shopping and bring everything yourselves. Most groups bring meat for the barbecue, drinks, ice and some snacks or a platter to nibble on while sailing.<\/p>\n Here is a list of what we recommend bringing:<\/p>\n If the group is large and you do not want the hassle of shopping, ask us about catering and we will send you options.<\/p>\n Yes, there are trips all year round. Summer (December to March) is obviously the most popular time, because the weather is right for swimming and the water is warmer. But there are also parties in spring and autumn, especially on nice days in October, November, March or April, when Punta del Este is quieter and prices are more affordable.<\/p>\n You can go in winter too, although the water temperature is less inviting for a swim. Even so, some groups prefer a calmer outing, with a barbecue on board and sea views without the heat. It all depends on what the group wants and the forecast for the day.<\/p>\n If the sea is not cooperating on the day of the booking, we reschedule the trip or refund your money. We always decide based on the conditions and what the group prefers.<\/p>\n Besides Gorriti Island, there are other options that can add something special to the party. If the group is into fishing, you can do an early-morning fishing trip<\/a>, fish near Gorriti Island and then grill your catch on board. Rods, reels and bait are included, and the captain teaches you, so it works even if no one knows how to fish.<\/p>\nWhat can you do on board during the party?<\/h2>\n
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