Celebrities have an extraordinary way of vacationing, which is one of the reasons why it's so fun to follow them. Some of us can only dream of lavish stays in the South of France or Mykonos, from luxurious accommodations to extraordinary transportation, whether by air, land or sea. And when it comes to the latter, no ordinary boat will do. Many A-list celebrities love to get out on the water on their luxury yachts. In these cases, they often eschew standard boat attire for a high-fashion look (where's the joy in practicality?). The most coveted celebrity yacht outfits range from designer gowns straight from the runway to coordinated swimwear and beachwear sets, but they always have one thing in common: a sense of luxury.
Yachts have been the travel of choice for the wealthy for decades. Not only do they offer seclusion and privacy, but traveling on a private yacht also means you get five-star treatment while enjoying adventures on the water. Plus, you can wear whatever you want. Celebrities like Beyoncé, Lori Harvey, and Kendall Jenner are fashionable stars who turn yacht getaways into their own personal runway, decked out in head-to-toe glamour. A look at the history of Cannes vacation style provides some chic examples.
To inspire you, we've rounded up some of our favorite celebrity yacht outfits from the past few years so you can try out similar styles without having to wait for a yacht party invitation. From modern takes on traditional nautical styles (like all-white and classic stripes) to sheer, floor-length gowns, these ensembles are perfect for any elegant occasion you have planned.
Kendall Jenner
Jenner's floaty green Bottega Veneta dress may seem like an unlikely choice for out on the water, but let's be honest, fashion doesn't have to be practical: it actually seems perfectly normal for a supermodel to wear a gown that looks straight off the runway while cruising the Mediterranean.
Kylie Jenner
During a sisters' getaway to Mallorca with Kendall, the Khy founder posed in Paris Georgia's Danae Dress, a concrete-colored jersey dress with ruched detailing at the hips for a dramatic, curvaceous silhouette.
Beyoncé
It's beachwear, but it's best worn at night. Cowboy Carter The singer wore a yacht look during her trip to Miami, with a metallic wrap top and skirt by Italian swimwear brand Oséree.
Sydney Sweeney
What to wear while yachting around Ibiza? Sydney Sweeney's Miu Miu halter neck, hot shorts and knee-high thong boots are the answer.
Kim Kardashian
The bathrooms are the perfect place on a ship to photograph Kim Kardashian in casual clothing, and the sheer black turtleneck dress with dramatic cut-outs at the hips was definitely worthy of a little photo op.
Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber tried out a casual and classic nautical look while vacationing in the South of France. She was the epitome of laid-back boat chic in a red striped cropped sweater and denim mini skirt.
Lori Harvey
While on a trip to Europe last summer, the model perfected the Jacquemus look: a distressed orange mini dress and raffia bucket hat were a classic vacation look, but with a fashion-forward twist.
Sofia Richie Grainge
Known for her “quiet luxury” style, the newlywed wore a Chanel knitted dress and bag during a yacht trip to the south of France.
Emily Ratajkowski
The supermodel and swimwear founder seems most at home on the beach in a bikini, so what else will she be doing this Memorial Day weekend? Her playful swimsuit and matching boxer shorts (printed with vintage lingerie ads) are from UK-based sustainable brand Fruity Booty, and the whole outfit retails for just $160.
Nicola Peltz Beckham
Aboard a yacht usually conjures up images of chic monochromatic white ensembles, and that's exactly what the rising actress opted for while sailing to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with her husband, Brooklyn Beckham, and friend, Selena Gomez.
