Rock the boat: The essential guide to throwing the ultimate on board bash

　　Decadent, chic and, by their very nature, uber exclusive, it’s no wonder that superyacht party invitations are the most coveted of all. Jordana Reuben Yechiel reveals the most rocking parties, the trailblazing hosts and gives her tips on how to throw the coolest onboard bash...

　　The best party I’ve been to on board a yacht was a summer party in Antibes port, hosted by a fabulous young couple on their super impressive yacht. Guests entered via a red carpet and were serenaded by Vanessa-Mae at the pre-dinner reception, where we enjoyed champagne cocktails before making our way down to their nightclub (a permanent fixture on board). Limited Edition Event Design produced the party and, among many highlights, filled the swimming pool with 250 goldfish.

　　One of my other all-time favourite superyacht parties was a Pirates of the Caribbean do. This small party was held on board a 75 metre last year in St Barths, and guests were all sent custom pirate outfits and the decks were covered with skulls, crossbones and pirate booty. Rum cocktails were served in handled mugs and chocolate volcano cake was presented in individual mini treasure chests.

　　Paul Allen throws a party on board Octopus, his 126 metre superyacht, during the Cannes Film Festival. It is always themed and stuffed with A-list guests – making it a Cannes favourite. Jake Gyllenhaal, Sienna Miller, Kristen Stewart, Kate Moss and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, have all partied away on board. Previous themes have included Bollywood and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with fairy light-covered trees and faux grass flooring.

　　The biggest yacht party fiesta is without doubt Saturday night at the Monaco Grand Prix. Yacht after yacht is lined up, full of bright lights and loud music, as the harbour becomes party central for the yachting jet set.