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Why the Best Thanksgiving Table Has a 360° Ocean View
Thanksgiving is a holiday built around connection, gratitude, and time well spent with the people who matter most. For Moorings Yacht Owners, these moments feel even more meaningful when celebrated at anchor. A Thanksgiving meal aboard your yacht offers something a traditional dining room never can: a 360° ocean view, total freedom from holiday pressure, and the rare chance for everyone to slow down and be fully present.
Whether you’re spending the week exploring the British Virgin Islands, anchoring off Anegada, or cruising farther south into the Grenadines, Thanksgiving on the water delivers a holiday experience that blends ease, adventure, and the unmatched comfort of The Moorings fleet. It’s a reminder of why yacht ownership isn’t just about traveling from one island to the next; it’s about embracing a lifestyle defined by connection, freedom, and unforgettable shared experiences. Here’s a look at why your Moorings yacht is perfectly designed to take the stress out of holiday entertaining.
A Thanksgiving Setting Like No Other
Why settle for a dining room view when your Thanksgiving table could overlook a 360° ocean horizon? Aboard the award-winning Moorings fleet, your holiday backdrop becomes something extraordinary: turquoise shallows off Cooper Island, Antigua’s pink-toned shorelines, or a quiet, secluded anchorage where the only sound is the gentle ripple of water against the hull.
On land, holidays often mean tight schedules and competing obligations that pull guests in different directions. But on the water, the day unfolds at its own pace. With no traffic, no noise, and no endless to-do list, Thanksgiving becomes quieter, slower, and more intentional.
Celebrating Thanksgiving at sea naturally shifts the experience from hectic to meaningful. There’s no rushing between rooms, no juggling oven schedules, no pressure to stage a picture-perfect setting. The ocean handles the ambiance and decorating for you. And with The Moorings Provisioning Service, even the meal prep becomes effortless. Your yacht can be fully stocked with fresh ingredients, beverages, snacks, and holiday favorites before you step aboard. It’s the simplest way to ensure your Thanksgiving meal comes together smoothly, without any last-minute store runs or complicated planning.
This is holiday hosting done right: peaceful instead of pressured, unhurried instead of overplanned, and effortless in all the ways that matter. With yachts intentionally designed for hosting, and a setting that naturally slows everyone down, the holiday becomes less about managing the day and more about enjoying it.
Hosting Made Effortless: The Moorings 4600 & 5200 Set a New Standard
For Owners who want to bring family and friends together, Thanksgiving on the water reaches a new level aboard the latest additions to The Moorings fleet. The 4600 and 5200 combine spacious, adaptable layouts with seamless indoor–outdoor living and panoramic ocean views, creating a holiday experience that land-based celebrations simply can’t match.
Both yachts offer 4- or 5-cabin layouts, with each cabin featuring a private en-suite bathroom, comfortably hosting up to 10 guests without compromising privacy. Thoughtful design, open social spaces, and effortless functionality make these newest fleet additions perfect for owners seeking stress-free hosting without giving up the excitement of confident, sporty sailing.
The Moorings 4600: A Natural Entertainer
The Moorings 4600 has quickly become a favorite among yacht owners for its effortless combination of comfort, style, and social space. With wide sliding doors that seamlessly connect the saloon and cockpit, the 4600 creates a unified indoor–outdoor living area, allowing Thanksgiving dinner, festive meals, or casual island feasts to feel as relaxed and inviting as a luxury waterfront home. The cockpit’s spacious dining table easily accommodates the entire crew, while the panoramic saloon windows provide uninterrupted 360° ocean views, keeping everyone part of the celebration.
The thoughtfully designed galley also keeps the chef close to the action, and part of the celebration, and it is exactly this thoughtful balance of comfort, flow, and communal atmosphere that has quickly made the 4600 one of the most desirable catamarans for holiday hosting, family adventures, and group cruising.
Beyond its hosting appeal, the Moorings 4600 also comes with practical advantages that make extended cruising easier and more enjoyable: Versatile layout options with multiple en-suite cabins, ample storage, and well-designed prep areas give families and groups plenty of space, while advanced sail-handling systems and dual helm stations make visibility and maneuvering effortless.
For Owners who value holiday hosting as much as sailing performance and functionality, the 4600 offers unmatched versatility, comfort, and confident, sporty handling in the midsize luxury catamaran range.
The Moorings 5200: The Ultimate Luxury Sailing Catamaran for Holiday Hosting
The Moorings 5200 is designed from the keel up for owners who want a high-performance sailing catamaran with the space, comfort, and luxurious features needed for effortless onboard entertaining. Developed through decades of charter expertise and real owner feedback, it offers one of the most versatile and guest-friendly layouts in its class.
With a bright, open interior, expanded living spaces, and an oversized flybridge, the 5200 comfortably hosts up to 10 guests without ever feeling crowded. The flybridge doubles as a true second living area, ideal for morning coffee with panoramic views, afternoon appetizers, or sunset cocktails at anchor. Inside, the saloon flows directly into the aft cockpit, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor space where guests can dine, relax, and move around freely.
A fully equipped galley and abundant storage make holiday meal prep simple, whether you’re cooking a full festive spread or casual island-style dishes. For Owners spending extended time onboard, these practical features translate to easier hosting and more enjoyable cruising.
The 5200 also shines underway, thanks to advanced sail-handling systems, dual helm stations, and five private en-suite cabins that make sailing safer and more comfortable for everyone aboard. Whether it’s a family holiday week, a group getaway, or a milestone celebration, the Moorings 5200 delivers convenience, style, and reliability, setting a new benchmark for luxury sailing catamarans in the ownership fleet.
For Moorings Owners planning a Thanksgiving yacht holiday, a family gathering, or a weekend escape, the 4600 and 5200 create the perfect environment for shared meals, long conversations, and memorable moments. These sailing catamarans aren’t just built for blue water cruising; they’re designed for connection, comfort, and the celebrations that make life at sea truly unforgettable.
The Moorings Difference: Making Every Holiday Simple, Scenic, and Stress-Free
Thanksgiving on the water offers what land-based holidays rarely do: space to breathe, privacy to unwind, and a pace set entirely by you. Aboard a Moorings yacht, owners can anchor in secluded bays, cook effortlessly in fully equipped galleys, and share uninterrupted time with family and friends.
Every moment aboard is designed for connection, comfort, and memories that last. From sunrise coffees on the flybridge in Greece to sunset cocktails in the cockpit overlooking St. Barth’s, the Moorings fleet transforms ordinary holidays into extraordinary experiences. Spacious layouts, smart design, and a professionally maintained, globally accessible fleet ensure that hosting is effortless, leaving you free to focus on the people and moments that truly matter most.
Discover The Moorings Yacht Ownership Program and step into a lifestyle where stress-free holidays, seamless travel, and unforgettable memories are just the beginning.
Hanrie Bosch
Guest blogger, Hanrie Bosch, is a professional yacht chef. Based in the Caribbean and Bahamas, since 2013, she has worked on boats ranging from 48 ft Leopards to 160 ft superyachts.
