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The Yacht Week offers DJs a chance to win ‘The Best Gig Ever’

The Yacht Week is offering up-and-coming DJs a chance to win ‘the best gig ever’, living on a luxury yacht for seven days, sailing around the stunning islands of Croatia. As resident DJs on the original ‘floating festival’, two winners will DJ in clubs, beach bars, a historic fort, and even out at sea in a floating DJ booth (where the likes of Claptone, Jamie Jones, and Adam Beyer have graced the decks – The Yacht Week last summer also saw high-calibre DJ sets from Joris Voorn, Lee Foss, Lilly Palmer, Bart Skils, Juliet Fox, Richy Ahmed, Manda Moor, Mason Maynard, Layton Giordani and others).

The competition winners will perform to an international flotilla of like-minded people gathered to enjoy seven days in paradise. Flights (from within Europe), food and accommodation are all covered, and if the winners make an impression they could become regular fixtures on The Yacht Week resident DJ lineups across the world, including gigs in Croatia, Greece, British Virgin Islands, Tahiti, Turkey and more. DJs from any country can enter – entrants just need to answer some questions about themselves and upload a 60-minute mix. The judges will interview their shortlist and two DJs will win a gig like no other this summer. Submissions close on 3rd March with the winners announced late March. All entry details and T & Cs can be found at https://linktr.ee/theyachtweek (DJ Competition Application).

The Yacht Week has been carefully redefining what a festival can be, creating bespoke travel experiences with music at their heart. They’ve collaborated with the likes of Drumcode, Hot Creations, Ultra Festival, Hideout Festival and more, making DJs and music an integral part of their unique mix of sailing, parties, activities and exploration.

For the first time last year, The Yacht Week ran a competition to discover new resident DJ talent and were amazed at the quality of the entrants. The team quickly realised that this was an opportunity to provide a platform for up-and-coming DJs from all backgrounds to perform at internationally recognised events. It was also a way to broaden the musical offering for guests on The Yacht Week and to access and promote a diverse pool of talented young artists. The competition last year uncovered some diamonds behind the decks and so this year, the competition is getting bigger and better.    

Dutch house DJ, Toph won the debut competition last year and said of his experience, “For me, The Yacht Week was the sickest opportunity to show my mixing skills at the most insane parties and to the most amazing crowds. Winning the resident DJ competition brought me so much closer to my big goals as a DJ and I created memories I never want to let go. My recommendation? If you’re the new kid on the block and have something unique as a DJ, start creating that mix, take your shot at this competition, and you could become that big artist nobody wants to miss.”

Alongside the incredible week as resident DJs, the two competition winners will also receive a pair of Pioneer HDJ-X7 headphones courtesy of Pioneer DJ as well as a DIGI headphones bag and a Slingbag courtesy of leading DJ luggage brand, UDG . All they will need is a USB full of tunes and they will have everything they need to embark on the DJ trip-of-a-lifetime.

Up-and-coming DJs have a chance to win a week-long residency unlike any other and join The Yacht Week for the ‘best gig ever’.

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Win The Best DJ Gig ever on The Yacht Week

• February 16, 2023

The Yacht Week is offering up-and-coming DJs a chance to win ‘the best gig ever’, living on a luxury yacht for seven days, sailing around the stunning islands of Croatia.

As resident DJs on the original ‘floating festival’, two winners will DJ in clubs, beach bars, a historic fort, and even out at sea in a floating DJ booth where the likes of Claptone, Jamie Jones, Adam Beyer, Nicole Moudaber and Juliet Fox have graced the decks.

The competition winners will perform to an international flotilla of like-minded people gathered to enjoy seven days in paradise. Flights (from within Europe), food and accommodation are all covered, and if the winners make an impression they could become regular fixtures on The Yacht Week resident DJ lineups across the world, including gigs in Croatia, Greece, British Virgin Islands, Tahiti, and more.

Dutch house DJ, Toph won the debut competition last year and said of his experience,

“For me, The Yacht Week was the sickest opportunity to show my mixing skills at the most insane parties and to the most amazing crowds. Winning the resident DJ competition brought me so much closer to my big goals as a DJ and I created memories I never want to let go. My recommendation? If you’re the new kid on the block and have something unique as a DJ, start creating that mix, take your shot at this competition, and you could become that big artist nobody wants to miss.”

Alongside the incredible week as resident DJs, the two competition winners will also receive a pair of Pioneer HDJ-X7 headphones courtesy of Pioneer DJ as well as a DIGI headphones bag and a Slingbag courtesy of leading DJ luggage brand, UDG . All they will need is a USB full of tunes and they will have everything they need to embark on the DJ trip-of-a-lifetime.

DJs from any country can enter – entrants just need to answer some questions about themselves and upload a 60-minute mix. The judges will interview their shortlist and two DJs will win a gig like no other this summer.

Submissions close on 3rd March with the winners announced late March. All entry details and T & Cs can be found at https://linktr.ee/theyachtweek (DJ Competition Application).

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Inside Yacht Week

How it works

You've heard us say it's the best week of your life, and you've chosen your dream destination. But how does it all come together? How do you select the perfect yacht? And what's the deal with a host? Here's the lowdown on exactly how you book your week at sea.

Your step-by-step guide

Choose from our yacht categories or pick your own!

Choose your crew; sail with a group or join a shared yacht

Pay & sail; secure your spot for just a 10% deposit

Choose a category or pick your own

Our categories.

Choose from two yacht categories, Classic and Premium, in both Monohull and Catamaran types. Select the one that fits with your crew's spirit and budget, and we'll match you with a yacht that fits the bill. Or, if you're crystal clear about your desires, go ahead and pick your own.

Add your extras

Once you've chosen your yacht, it's time to make it uniquely yours. This is where you can add those exciting extras to turn your week into the dream you've always envisioned. How about adding a host to handle your meals while you soak in the adventure?

Choose your crew

Spend an unforgettable week on a yacht with your very own skipper and up to 12 friends. Can't fill a whole yacht? Use our handy Crew Finder to connect with other travellers.

Go to Crew finder

Set sail with like-minded adventurers in a cabin on a shared yacht.

Masters of the ocean, they’ll navigate and sail your crew, show you the hidden gems en route and ensure your safety is the priority. Skippers are also included with every booking.

• + RYA Skipper License (or equivalent)
• + Trained at YW Skipper Academy
• + Will quite literally show you the ropes if you’d like to learn to sail

Elevate your week to a whole new level with a host. They'll whip up fresh meals for you on deck daily and keep your yacht in pristine condition. Add hosts to any yacht, as long as there's a cabin for them.

• + Culinary genius
• + Local know-it-all
• + Trained at YW Host Academy

Pay and sail

Payment plan.

Pay off your booking in 3 instalments.

Instalment 1 · Confirm booking 10 %

Instalment 2 · 30 days after 30 %

Instalment 3 · 60 days before you sail 60 %

You will only need to pay 10% at the time of booking to secure your space.

• 10% deposit
• 30% of the balance, due 30 days after your booked
• 60% of the remaining balance, due 60 days before your trip

As the lead booker, once you have added your crew to your booking they will create their own profiles and can view the booking and pay their share. That way you won’t have to send money back and forth between everyone in the crew.

Ready to go? Choose your route now

Explore destination.

Dates May - Aug

Price from €662 pp

CROATIA WITH YACHT WEEK.

Dates May - Sep

Price from €779 pp

GREECE WITH YACHT WEEK.

Dates NEW YEARS

Price from €1,998 pp

Caribbean BVI

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Yacht Week brand and concept is owned by Day 8 AB - a private limited company registered in Stockholm, Sweden. Day 8 Experiences Ltd acts as a travel agent on the behalf of Yacht Week.

© 2024 Yacht week. All rights reserved.

Pick your own adventure.

Start with a destination you love.

Thinking about a specific destination?

Each Yacht Week route is tailor-made adventure for those seeking an extraordinary experience with like-minded companions. Choose one of our Original Festivals and get the best vibes on earth.

Original Floating Festivals

Croatia test

Greece, Original Festival

Caribbean, New Years Festival

Sicily, Original Festival

Or let the music guide you..

More interested in a specific soundtrack or vibe?

Curate your time in the water with the music that drives you. Yacht Week brings handpicked DJs and exclusive events together for Special Festivals that celebrate hip-hop, disco, house and more.

Special Floating Festivals

Refined Route, Greece

Discophoria Festival, Greece

Vibras Festival, Greece

Rhythm and Waves Festival, Greece

Electric Rodeo Festival, Croatia

Ultra Festival, Croatia

Talk to the team

You've got questions, they've got answers. Jump on a call with our Yacht Week experts and let's get you on the water this summer.

Yacht Week brand and concept is owned by Day 8 AB - a private limited company registered in Stockholm, Sweden. Day 8 Experiences Ltd acts as a travel agent on the behalf of Yacht Week.

© 2024 Yacht week. All rights reserved.