Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters

What Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters does

Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters, founded in 1999 and operating under parent Continental Services, runs a luxury yacht charter business on Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River from a 7-month cruising season (April through October). The company owns two custom-built vessels — the 117-foot bi-level Infinity (capacity 130 guests) and the 138-foot tri-level Ovation (capacity 300 guests) — for a combined maximum capacity of 430 guests. Its core offering is private full-yacht charters sold one event at a time, with pricing that begins at $10,000 and reaches $40,000+ depending on event type, guest count, duration (typically 3-4 hour excursions), and menu/beverage selections.

The company serves three primary segments: weddings and elopements, corporate events (offsites, fundraisers, product launches, employee appreciation), and special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, proms, reunions). A complementary public-ticketed Summer Cruise Series runs on weekday evenings, opening the fleet to couples' nights out and smaller milestone bookings and serving as a top-of-funnel for private charters. Distribution is sales-led through a team of Charter Specialists, with quote requests routed via phone and a website contact form; bookings are confirmed through the St. Clair Shores corporate office, and guests board at one of four Metro Detroit docking locations (Jefferson Beach Marina, Cobo Center, GM Wintergarden, and Detroit Port Authority).

Revenue mechanics combine one-time per-event charter fees with transaction-based Summer Cruise Series ticket sales. The product is layered with eight themed cuisine packages (named after Detroit-area landmarks) and four beverage tiers, supported by in-house chef service and a crew with 75+ combined years of hospitality experience. Customer logos cited are mostly small/mid-market enterprises and nonprofits (Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates, Resing Ethington P.C., Olympia Group, MCBTC), and the firm holds industry recognition including WeddingChicks 2023 Featured Badge, WeddingWire Award, and Best of Zola 2024. The business employs 32 corporate staff plus seasonal crew and has been operating under its current brand for over 25 years with no disclosed external investors or institutional ownership.

Name

Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters

Legal name

Continental Services

Website

https://infinityandovation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters operates two custom-built luxury yachts (117-ft Infinity and 138-ft Ovation) on Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River from April through October, providing private charters for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions across the Metro Detroit and Windsor market, with a complementary public Summer Cruise Series.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Charter and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cruise Yacht Charters (Private Crewed) (THAEADAG), Specialty-Themed Private Cruises (Wellness, Diving, Culinary, etc.) (THAEAEAG), Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

Keywords

• Luxury yacht charters
• Wedding venue services
• Corporate event hosting
• Dinner cruise experiences
• Private event charters

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Clair Shores

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private Charter Events: Full yacht charter rentals for weddings, corporate events, special occasions, and elopements. Pricing ranges from $10,000 to $40,000+ based on event type, duration (3-4 hour excursions), guest count, and menu selections. One-time event-based revenue model.
2. Summer Cruise Series Tickets: Public ticketed events on weekday evenings featuring dining, premium open bar, and entertainment. Couples' nights out, milestone celebrations, and business entertainment. Ticket-based revenue for recurring public cruise events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters operates two custom-built luxury yachts — the 117-foot Infinity (up to 130 guests) and the 138-foot Ovation (up to 300 guests) — providing private chartered event experiences along Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River from April through October. Core offerings span waterfront weddings and elopements, corporate events (meetings, offsites, fundraisers, product launches), and special occasion celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, proms, reunions), complemented by a public Summer Cruise Series of weekday dinner cruises.

Product overview

Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters operates a fleet of two custom-built luxury yachts—the 117-foot Infinity (accommodating up to 130 guests) and the 138-foot Ovation (hosting up to 300 guests)—offering chartered excursions along Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River from April through October. The company provides event services across three core verticals: waterfront weddings (including elopements), corporate events (meetings, offsites, fundraisers), and special occasion celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, proms, reunions). A complementary Summer Cruise Series provides weekday dinner cruise experiences. The product portfolio is anchored by chef-crafted cuisine featuring themed menu packages and premium beverage service, complemented by five-star crew service, entertainment, and stunning skyline views of Detroit and Windsor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Summer Cruise Series: A weekday getaway cruise series featuring distinctive dining, premium open bar, top-notch entertainment, and stunning sunset views of downtown Detroit and Windsor.

Products and services

• Infinity Yacht Charter

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Carnival Corporation: Global cruise conglomerate whose brands include Princess Cruises and others that host weddings, corporate events, and private charters at much larger scale; relevant as the broadest incumbent in cruise events.
• Hornblower Cruises & Events: Largest U.S. operator of harbor cruises, dining cruises, and large-scale private charter events; broader portfolio but overlapping directly in private yacht/ship event charters.
• Royal Caribbean Group: Major cruise operator offering wedding, charter, and group event services through its brands; comparable in destination-event and luxury hospitality positioning.
• City Experiences: Hospitality and cruise experiences platform that owns Spirit Cruises and offers dining cruises, ferries, and private charters across many U.S. cities; comparable at the event-charter level.

Direct peers

• Spirit Cruises: Operates premium dinner cruises and private charter events in multiple U.S. cities; comparable to Infinity & Ovation's Summer Cruise Series ticketed model and corporate/private event structure.
• Odyssey Cruises: Premium dining cruise and private charter operator in several U.S. waterfront cities; directly comparable for upscale event cruises and corporate hospitality experiences.
• Detroit Princess Riverboat: Detroit-based riverboat offering dinner cruises, private charters, and corporate events on the Detroit River; operates in the same waters with a comparable event-and-charter business model.

Others

• Continental Catering & Events: Parent-affiliated catering and event services company supporting Infinity & Ovation; relevant as a shared-services supplier and adjacently operating event hospitality business.

Emerging players

• YachtCharters.com: Online marketplace for private yacht charters across the U.S., including corporate and celebration events; overlaps with Infinity & Ovation's private charter booking model.

Regional players

• Lake St. Clair Boat Rental & Charter Operators: Regional Lake St. Clair / Detroit River charter and rental operators serving local boating customers; comparable geography but typically smaller, non-event-focused fleets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/infinity-and-ovation-yacht-charters

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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