FantaSea Yachts
All-inclusive luxury yacht weddings that cruise the waters off Marina del Rey, turning a private charter into a floating ceremony, dinner, and dance floor.
About FantaSea Yachts
FantaSea Yachts operates a fleet of private charter yachts out of Marina del Rey — the largest man-made small-craft harbor in the United States — at 4215 Admiralty Way. Weddings sail aboard vessels ranging from the intimate Admiral XL to the 100-guest Dandeana and the flagship FantaSea One, which carries up to 250 guests across four expansive decks with a marble bar and rooftop deck.
Couples choose FantaSea for the all-inclusive, one-venue simplicity: the four-hour charter bundles catering, full bar, private venue space, tables, Chiavari chairs, china, linens, sound system, a captain and crew, and a dedicated wedding coordinator. The ever-changing backdrop — marina, coastline, and open-water sunset — gives a wedding a sense of motion and drama that a fixed venue can't match.
Last updated July 2026 · Official FantaSea Yachts site, WeddingWire, The Knot, Yelp
The complete FantaSea Yachts planning guide
Capacity & spaces
Rentable spaces
- FantaSea One — flagship yacht for up to 250 guests, with four expansive decks, a large rooftop deck, a Captain's lounge, and a signature marble bar
- Dandeana — sleek modern yacht for up to 100 guests with an upper-deck rooftop view
- Admiral XL — intimate yacht for smaller charters (around 12 guests) for elopements and micro-weddings
Pricing
Catering & bar
Catering and full bar are provided in-house — the four-hour package includes a silver buffet with two entrées, salads and sides, three butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, an unlimited soft-drink and juice bar, and pre-ceremony champagne for the bridal party. Bar packages scale from beer-and-wine to full hosted bar; outside vendors like florists, photographers, and DJs can be coordinated.
Rules & restrictions
- Amplified music on the water must wind down by 11 PM per Marina del Rey / LA County harbor noise rules
- Standard charter is a four-hour private scheduled event (custom durations available)
- Guest counts and movement governed by Coast Guard vessel certification limits
- Open flame is restricted at sea; battery candles typically required
- Confetti, rice, and loose petals prohibited over the water for environmental reasons
- All events board and return to Marina del Rey; boarding closes at scheduled departure
Getting ready, parking & access
How to book
Inquire via fantaseayachts.com/contact or call (310) 827-2220 to match a vessel to your guest count and check dates. Book 6–12 months ahead for peak-season Saturdays (May–October).
Photographing FantaSea Yachts
Time the ceremony so vows land as the yacht clears the breakwater toward open water in the hour before sunset — the light off the marina and ocean is soft and directional, and the moving backdrop means every frame shifts. The rooftop and upper decks give unobstructed sky and horizon for portraits with no clutter.
The best backdrops are the open-water sunset from the top deck, the marina's masts and coastline during boarding, and the signature marble bar and Captain's lounge aboard FantaSea One for interior shots. Blue hour, as the harbor lights come up on the return, delivers dramatic city-and-water reflections.
Engagement sessions at FantaSea Yachts
A sunset charter makes a memorable engagement or pre-wedding session, with the open water and marina skyline as a constantly changing backdrop.
The studio aligns the charter's departure and route timing with sunset so portraits happen at peak light on the water.
What couples love
- Truly all-inclusive — catering, bar, rentals, crew, and coordinator in one package
- Coordinators (Erin, Jasmine) singled out for managing every detail flawlessly
- Stunning open-water and sunset ambiance guests remember
- Quality catering and attentive uniformed service staff
- 97% of WeddingWire couples recommend it (4.9/5)
Good to know
- Amplified music must stop by 11 PM under Marina del Rey / LA County on-water noise rules
- Hard guest-count caps set by Coast Guard vessel certification — no flexibility above the limit
- Standard charter is four hours; extending time adds cost
- Per-person minimums (50 on Dandeana, 100 on FantaSea One) can raise the effective floor
- No confetti, rice, or loose petals over the water; open flame restricted
- Boarding and getting-ready space aboard is limited — arrive camera-ready
A typical wedding day at FantaSea Yachts
Getting ready — arrive dockside camera-ready; bridal party toasts with pre-ceremony champagne aboard
Ceremony — vows on the top deck as the yacht heads toward open water
Cocktail hour — butler-passed hors d'oeuvres and the marble bar as the coastline drifts by
Reception — silver buffet dinner and dancing across the decks under the sound system
Golden hour — open-water sunset portraits on the rooftop deck before the harbor lights return
Frequently asked questions
Where does the yacht depart from?
All FantaSea weddings board and depart from Marina del Rey (around 4215 Admiralty Way), the largest man-made small-craft harbor in the United States.
How many guests can the yachts hold?
It depends on the vessel: the Admiral XL suits intimate charters (~12 guests), the Dandeana holds up to 100, and the flagship FantaSea One carries up to 250 across four decks.
How much does a yacht wedding cost?
The Dandeana is a $9,000 charter fee plus $100/person (50-guest minimum), and FantaSea One is a $17,000 charter fee plus $100/person (100-guest minimum). WeddingWire lists a starting price of $5,000; couples typically spend around $18,900.
What's included in the package?
The four-hour charter includes catering (silver buffet, passed hors d'oeuvres), full bar options, private venue space, tables, Chiavari chairs, china, glassware, linens, a sound system and screen, a captain and crew, and a dedicated wedding coordinator.
Is there a music curfew?
Yes — amplified music on the water must wind down by 11 PM under Marina del Rey / LA County harbor noise rules, so plan the final dance set accordingly.
How long is the charter?
The standard private wedding charter is four hours, with time for ceremony, cocktails, dinner, and dancing; longer custom durations are available.
Is catering done in-house?
Yes — all catering and bar service is handled in-house, with customizable menus and bar packages from beer-and-wine to full hosted bar.
Can we bring outside vendors?
Yes — florists, photographers, DJs, and entertainers can be coordinated, while catering and bar stay in-house.
What happens if it rains?
The yachts have enclosed, climate-controlled decks, so the event is weatherproof and the charter sails rain or shine.
Can we throw petals, rice, or confetti?
No — confetti, rice, and loose petals are prohibited over the water for environmental reasons, and open flame is restricted at sea (use battery candles).
How far in advance should we book?
Book 6–12 months ahead for peak-season Saturdays (May–October); contact (310) 827-2220 or the online form to match a vessel to your guest count.
Getting there & logistics
Nearby getting-ready hotels
- Marina del Rey Marriott
- The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
- Jamaica Bay Inn
- Courtyard Marina del Rey
The history behind FantaSea Yachts
- Based in Marina del Rey, the largest man-made small-craft harbor in the United States
- Operates a fleet ranging from the intimate Admiral XL to the 100-guest Dandeana and 250-guest flagship FantaSea One
- FantaSea One features four expansive decks, a Captain's lounge, and a signature marble bar
- Long-running Marina del Rey charter operator specializing in all-inclusive on-water weddings and events
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Sample wedding day timelines at FantaSea Yachts
A yacht wedding is built around one fixed moment, the departure from the dock, and everything before it happens on land or on an empty deck. These shapes are drawn from the weddings we have photographed here, and they are a starting point to adapt with your FantaSea coordinator rather than a fixed schedule.
Portraits before the guests board
- 1:00 PMCoverage begins at a hotel near the marina. Details, hair and makeup, getting dressed.
- 3:00 PMFirst look, then couple portraits near the water.
- 3:30 PMFamily and wedding party photographs, on the dock or aboard while the yacht is still empty.
- 4:30 PMGuests board. You stay out of sight while decor and arrivals are photographed.
- 5:00 PMThe yacht departs, and the ceremony follows on deck shortly after.
- 5:45 PMCocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres, with a short sunset set on the upper deck.
- 6:15 PMGrand entrance and first dance, then the buffet dinner and a thank you.
- 7:00 PMCake cutting, parent dances and open dancing.
- 9:00 PMLast song as the yacht returns, then an exit photograph at the dock.
No first look, sunset portraits after the ceremony
- 12:00 PMCoverage begins at the hotel. Details and getting ready, one of you and then the other.
- 2:00 PMGetting dressed, then portraits with each side of the wedding party.
- 3:30 PMTravel to the marina. Yacht details photographed before guests arrive.
- 4:30 PMGuest boarding.
- 5:00 PMDeparture and ceremony on the top deck as the yacht heads out.
- 5:30 PMFamily and wedding party photographs right after the ceremony.
- 6:00 PMSunset portraits on the upper deck, then your entrance and first dance.
- 6:30 PMDinner, toasts and parent dances.
- 8:00 PMDancing, then coverage concludes as the yacht docks.
What is specific to FantaSea Yachts
A few things about a yacht wedding out of Marina del Rey that shape the photography, and that are worth settling early with your coordinator.
Where couples also photograph nearby
Getting ready spots and settings around the marina that come up on FantaSea wedding days.
- The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
- Marina del Rey Marriott
- The docks along Admiralty Way
- The top deck at sunset
- The marble bar aboard FantaSea One
- Santa Monica hotels and the ocean bluff