The Professional Yachting Association’s 33rd Christmas Ball will take place at the iconic Hôtel Martinez in Cannes on Friday, 5 December 2025. This year, the event invites guests to step back in time with a 1960s theme, celebrating timeless elegance, vintage glamour, and a touch of Riviera sophistication.

Guests will begin the evening with a festive cocktail reception before enjoying a gourmet dinner in one of the Riviera’s most prestigious settings. The celebration will continue with the traditional raffle prize draw, featuring a range of exciting gifts donated by our generous donors, followed by live music from an outstanding band to keep everyone dancing late into the night.

The PYA Christmas Ball brings together nearly 200 guests, including Captains, crew, and leading professionals from across the yachting sector, for an evening of elegance, entertainment, and festive spirit as the community comes together to celebrate another successful year in yachting.

How you can participate?

A limited number of tickets are being made available through the PYA for guests to book their seats at one of our dinner tables. Click Here to register your interest.

You can also contact Sophie via email to make arrangements for yourself or your company: office@pya.org 

Tickets are extremely limited, therefore we recommend you to book your place early!

We are proud to be supported this year by our valued sponsors:

Gourmet Deliveries

A family-owned and operated business since 2007, offer luxury provisions for superyachts worldwide, including a wide range of personalised food, wines, bedding, linen and more. They work alongside quality suppliers and ensure they provide clients with only the highest quality products. 

To save time for Chefs and Chief Stews, Gourmet Deliveries offers a quick and efficient online order service. It lists 10,000 popular products to ensure it can cater to every guest and crew requirement. Gourmet Deliveries offers the widest and the most exclusive catalogue in the world. 

MYBA – The Worldwide Yachting Association

Founded in 1984, MYBA is an internationally renowned professional organisation whose members operate across all levels of the superyacht industry. Represented in brokerage, charter, technical management, and yacht construction, MYBA promotes high standards of professionalism and integrity within the global yachting community.

Riviera Wine

With more than 15 years of experience, Riviera Wine has become one of the most respected and experienced wine suppliers in the yachting industry. Combining deep expertise and passion with a refined understanding of the luxury sector, their dedicated team provides complete solutions for all wine and spirits needs on board — from supply and bespoke advice to curated tastings. Let Riviera Wine be your trusted partner in fine wine and spirits.

Bluewater

Bluewater has been training and recruiting crew for over 30 years and is dedicated to ensuring a high level of excellence in the industry. Our comprehensive services cover all aspects of yachting, including yacht management, charter services, and yacht sales.

Committed to innovation and service excellence, Bluewater continues to lead the way in the yachting industry, with our recently launched yachting app for everything a seafarer needs to manage their career.

How to Sponsor the Ball?

As one of the most anticipated events in the yachting calendar, the PYA Christmas Ball offers exclusive sponsorship opportunities for brands looking to stand out within the superyacht sector. From tailored visibility options to bespoke partnership activations, sponsoring the Ball allows your company to engage directly with an influential audience in a refined and festive setting.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact: office@pya.org