Davenport envisions the Elite, christened in December, as an alternative for businesses looking for creative event and meeting space. With a full galley and custom-designed menus, the Elite can take you wherever you want to go, he says. It can maneuver even in smaller, remote marinas, a feat more difficult for larger vessels. Philip Morris has already chartered the Elite for a company shindig. It’s a different way to show visiting clients around. At $200 to $1,200 as the basic charter fee for cruises lasting up to two and a half hours — not including meals — the cost is a little steep. But as passengers toast with complimentary champagne and wine, they can rest assured that the commoners are safely back at port.