“Because we were planning our wedding from out of state, finding an all-inclusive venue was a top priority. If you’re getting married locally, it’s much easier to research vendors, schedule meetings, and mix and match services. However, being more than 1,000 miles away made coordinating multiple vendors incredibly challenging. Yacht StarShip took the stress and hassle out of the planning process, allowing us to focus on enjoying our engagement.

From our very first call, Wendy Odom at Yacht StarShip took the stress out of planning our destination wedding. We had explored several hotels, particularly in the Clearwater area, but many required us to coordinate with multiple vendors, and the costs quickly began to add up. At times, I wasn’t sure whether our dream wedding would be possible within our budget.

Yacht StarShip provided everything we needed and more. Their all-inclusive style made the entire planning process easy by providing a day-of coordinator, DJ, linens, food and beverage service, and a curated list of trusted vendors for entertainment and other wedding needs. Having so many details handled by one experienced team made planning from over 1,000 miles away not only manageable but enjoyable.

We truly cannot speak highly enough of their team, whose professionalism, organization, and support made the entire experience seamless from start to finish. The value, convenience, and exceptional service they provided exceeded our expectations and helped bring our dream wedding to life. To top it all off, we planned in under a year!”

“We wanted the wedding to feel low-pressure. We agreed you can’t be stressed on a boat, and that’s how we decided Yacht StarShip was the right fit for us. Having a moving venue made our wedding pretty unique. Most importantly, our wedding venue needed to host the number of guests for whom we had a rough estimate; we really didn’t want to have to make sacrifices with the guest list. We wanted a venue that could host both the ceremony and the reception in one place to make things easier.

We chose Yacht StarShip after spending an evening on one of their dinner cruises. The food was so good, the bar was open, and the view from each deck was beautiful! Amazingly, the backdrop changes throughout the evening, so your photos have variation. The service was great. The evening flowed perfectly, and everyone on staff was kind and accommodating. Allison Gruchacz from Yacht StarShip, who was my day-of coordinator, was so amazing and made sure every detail was handled.”

We wanted our closest friends and family to have a unique experience with great food. There isn’t a better way to introduce Tampa to our guests than a water view of the city! We also chose Yacht StarShip because the team is great to work with. They have multiple dinner format options, and we ended up doing a station meal which was perfect for us. It allowed our guests to have a variety of food and to mingle easily, and there is a DJ with music on the top deck so we ended our night with a dance party!

We were looking for something unique and different—less traditional and more personal. A waterfront setting was a must, and there’s no better way to be surrounded by the water than celebrating on a yacht.

Yacht Starship‘s mix of elegance and casual charm was exactly what we had envisioned. After attending a dinner cruise following our venue tour, we knew Yacht StarShip was the perfect fit. The service was outstanding, and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel special. One moment that truly stood out was when they surprised us with a personalized dessert at the end of the evening, featuring our wedding date and a ‘sea you soon’ message. Those thoughtful touches made all the difference and confirmed we had found the perfect place for our wedding.

Since we were planning a destination wedding, we wanted a venue that had an all-inclusive package to make planning easier for us. We wanted something unique, budget-friendly, and all-inclusive, and Yacht StarShip checked all of those boxes.

We chose Yacht Starship because we wanted a wedding unlike anything we had ever been to. The service was outstanding! Any time we had a request, Yacht Starship was more than accommodating. Our venue coordinator, Amelia, was great to work with, super communicative, and always answered our millions of questions. All of the waitstaff on the ship were friendly and super nice as well.

We knew that our friends and family would have to travel to our wedding. Being spread out all over Canada meant that either Jon and I would be traveling or all our guests would. Jon was firm on making sure that our wedding would give everyone the opportunity to go on a fantastic vacation.

We had contacted many venues for our wedding, looking for something that catered to an intimate 50-guest, destination wedding. We wanted a venue that could host our ceremony, dinner, and reception. We needed something at one place because with all of our guests traveling to us, we had limited access to transportation. There were a lot of Uber rides and car rentals during our wedding weekend, so having a venue that provided our whole wedding in one place was really important. Yacht Starship provided a unique experience. The scenic venue and hospitality of the employees were amazing.

The most important elements of our wedding were the venue and the atmosphere. We wanted a venue that was unique and accessible, something that would create a lifelong memory for our friends and family who traveled from another country. We also wanted a light-hearted and fun atmosphere, and so we thought an open bar accompanied that well. We chose Yacht Starship because we thought it would be a unique and extravagant experience for our guests. Also, we needed something all in one place because with all of our guests traveling to us, we had limited access to transportation, so having a venue that provided our whole wedding in one place was really important. Yacht StarShip provided a unique experience, and the scenic venue and hospitality of the employees were amazing. The employees made it clear to us that they would ensure a personalized event and that we would have the day of our dreams. Being from Canada, we had a lot of questions, and there was no shortage of emails from me during the planning, but the Yacht StarShip always had a timely and helpful response. We loved working with them and would highly recommend them to any couple attempting to host a destination wedding!

We looked for something that was all-inclusive since we were re-planning the wedding so quickly. The Yacht StarShip offered a venue, amazing picture spots, catering, a coordinator, and a DJ which was everything we were looking for!

We hired Yacht StarShip because they were all-inclusive and checked all of our boxes when planning. They were absolutely amazing and so accommodating throughout the whole process. Chris was our coordinator, and she was so patient with my last-minute changes. She worked with our timeline and made sure we had a beautiful event!

We looked for a location that was “all-inclusive,” affordable, and that would offer an enjoyable evening for everyone on our guest list. We also looked for a venue that fit our story and our unique personalities.

After speaking to many venues all over the state, we were amazed at everything Yacht StarShip offered for their very affordable packages. We were thrilled that we could get married on a boat, and the staff impressed us not only on our exploratory visit but also during our complimentary dinner cruise to experience the yacht before booking.

Everyone we encountered was extremely easy to work with, helpful in every way, and had the best personalities. Chris, our wedding coordinator, walked us through every step and reminded us of everything that we may have forgotten along the way. The Captain ensured that we stayed in smooth waters and our DJ spent the entire night feeling the crowd out and keeping everyone dancing. The entire staff also accommodated our last-minute changes due to guest cancellations, timeline changes, and some last-minute dinner revisions. Overall, their service from start to finish was phenomenal; we couldn’t have asked for better.

The most memorable moment for us was walking down the aisle after the famous ‘I do.’ Being surrounded by our family and friends, experiencing the salty air and perfect breeze was the best moment of the whole day as it felt like we could take on the world!

I wanted something that was a complete 180 from our original venue.  I knew if we were going to move our wedding to Florida, I wanted it to be on the Yacht Starship (actually my dad’s suggestion). We both thought a wedding on a boat was really special and unique. We also liked that we were able to space ourselves out and that it was open air.

The Yacht Starship was amazing from beginning to end. They handled everything and really made planning a wedding from across the country, in the middle of a pandemic, possible. We cannot say enough good things about Chris Dorroh (our planner), the officiant, the food, the DJ, and the whole experience.

We looked for convenience, all-inclusive prices, and easy setup and tear-down service.

We chose the Yacht StarShip because most services were all included including food and drinks, ceremony chairs and sound system, cake cutting, DJ, setup, and tear-down. We were able to provide all the decorations, and they set them all up prior to the wedding. Our family and friends did not have to lift a finger!

We envisioned a venue in the heart of Tampa with a water aspect.

The Yacht StarShip is like family to us! I worked there throughout college and Taylor is a captain on the yachts. We thought it would be a great way to give our guests the best experience.

The Yacht StarShip includes an event planner, catering, bar services, and even DJ entertainment which was amazing!

We knew we didn’t want a typical banquet room or hall for the reception so choosing the Yacht Starship was a perfect vendor to entertain our guests and ourselves as well. Watching the sunset during dinner was incredible and such a great spot for us to sneak away for some pictures on the top of the yacht. 

Our wedding was unique to us. We had our ‘bachelorette/bachelor’ party earlier that week and rented a house all together in Clearwater. Since we are all friends together, it felt amazing (especially in a pandemic) to be able to have a trip like that. We all got tested, got down there, and stayed in our own little bubble, just building up the excitement to the weekend ahead of us. I think us carrying that energy into the wedding weekend made our vibe especially energetic.

The Yacht Starship was so accommodating and put our entire party on their upper floor, so it really felt like we had the ship to ourselves. The food was delicious, the views were amazing, and the dancing after dinner was the perfect way to kick off the wedding weekend!