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Fort Lauderdale Group Charters
Group Yacht Charter in Fort Lauderdale
Large group yacht charters and boat rentals in Fort Lauderdale for 14 to 50+ guests. Dual-yacht convoys and commercial vessels, captain and crew included. Tell us your headcount and we handle the rest.
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GROUP EXPERIENCE
Large Group Yacht Charter in Fort Lauderdale
Planning a yacht rental for a large group in Fort Lauderdale? Because USCG rules cap recreational yachts at 13 guests each, Crown Yachts Miami runs large groups two ways: the dual-yacht format, where two private yachts travel together in convoy, and commercial vessels on request for a single boat over 13 guests. Either way, your group gets a fully private charter with a DJ, open bar, and catering on every vessel.
A group yacht charter in Fort Lauderdale works for corporate outings, large birthdays and bachelorette groups, family reunions, and milestone celebrations for 14 to 50 guests. Browse our full fleet or tell us your headcount and we match you to the right vessels and format. Smaller party? See Fort Lauderdale yacht parties.
Our Fleet
Yachts for Group Charters in Fort Lauderdale
Over 55 private yachts available for group charters from Fort Lauderdale, from flybridge cruisers to 116-foot superyachts. For groups over 13, we pair two yachts or arrange a commercial vessel. Browse our full fleet and we build the group configuration around your headcount.
Azimut | 105ft
13 guests
Price $7,000$8,300 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
HOW IT WORKS
How Large Group Charters Work in Fort Lauderdale
Every yacht is capped at 13 guests by USCG rules, so large groups run on two private yachts in convoy or a single commercial vessel. Here is exactly how it works.
THE 13-GUEST LIMIT EXPLAINED
USCG Recreational Limit: Max 13 Guests Per Yacht
Under USCG regulations, recreational charter vessels are limited to 13 guests on board regardless of vessel size. A 116-foot superyacht and a 40-foot sport boat carry the same 13-guest recreational limit. For groups needing more than 13 guests, Crown Yachts Miami offers two solutions: the dual-yacht format and commercial charter vessels on request.
DUAL-YACHT FORMAT
Two Private Yachts, One Group, One Day Together
The most popular large group format in Fort Lauderdale. Two private yachts from the full fleet depart from the same dock, travel together in convoy up the Intracoastal with captains in continuous radio contact, and anchor side by side at the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef or your chosen spot. Groups of 14 to 26 split across both vessels for the transit and swim freely between decks at anchor.
COMMERCIAL VESSEL OPTION
Single-Vessel Capacity for Larger Groups on Request
For groups who prefer a single vessel for 14 or more guests, Crown Yachts Miami operates USCG-certified commercial charter vessels available on request. These carry full commercial crew, all required safety certifications, and larger single-vessel capacities. Bar service and catering, a DJ, and all standard add-ons are available. Contact us with your group size and we match you to the right vessel.
COMPLETELY PRIVATE
Every Vessel Reserved Exclusively for Your Group
Every Crown Yachts Miami Fort Lauderdale group charter is fully private. No shared passengers, no group tour format, no other guests on board. For dual-yacht charters, each vessel is exclusively reserved for your group's sub-party for the full duration. Your group boards, the yachts depart, and every detail of the day belongs entirely to you.
ALL ADD-ONS AT SCALE
Bar, Catering, and DJ Ready on Every Vessel
The open bar and full catering and a private DJ are coordinated and pre-loaded on every vessel before the group arrives at the marina. Bar service and music run simultaneously on all vessels from departure to dock. The group organizer boards and enjoys the day while Crown Yachts Miami handles coordination across every vessel.
CAPTAINS IN SYNC
Full Coordination Across Every Vessel All Day
For dual-yacht charters, both USCG-licensed captains communicate by radio throughout the charter and coordinate all transits, speed, and anchor stops together. Both vessels depart at the same time, travel at matching speed on the same route, and anchor side by side. The full group stays synchronized from departure to dock. You deal with one contact and the captains handle the rest.
GROUP FORMATS
Types of Group Charters in Fort Lauderdale
Every group charter is configured to the event. Choose the format that fits your occasion and we coordinate the vessels, crew, and every add-on in advance.
Most Popular
Dual-Yacht Group Charter
Two private yachts depart from the same marina, travel in convoy up the Intracoastal, and anchor side by side at the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef or your chosen destination. The group splits across both vessels for the transit but swims freely between decks at anchor. DJ, open bar, and catering run simultaneously on both vessels. The most popular format for groups of 14 to 26.
Large Group
Commercial Vessel Charter
For groups needing 14 or more guests on a single vessel, USCG regulations require a commercially certified vessel. Crown Yachts Miami operates USCG-certified commercial charter vessels on request in Fort Lauderdale, accommodating larger single-vessel capacities with full commercial crew, catering, DJ, and open bar.
Corporate
Corporate Group Outing
Private group charters for corporate teams, client entertainment, and company events on the Intracoastal. Groups of 14 to 50 accommodated on a commercial vessel or across two private yachts. Catering, bar service, and a DJ coordinated in advance. See our Fort Lauderdale corporate charter formats.
Celebration
Birthday and Bachelorette Group Charter
Group birthday parties and bachelorette charters for 14 to 50 guests. A DJ, open bar, full catering, and custom decoration pre-loaded before boarding. The dual-yacht format is the most popular option for large celebration groups where sub-parties want their own deck.
Sunset
Group Sunset Cruise
Two private yachts depart in convoy at golden hour, cruise the Las Olas Isles and the New River as the lights come on, anchor side by side, and return after dark. DJ and open bar run on both vessels throughout. Available as a 3 or 4-hour evening group sunset cruise.
Reunions & Milestones
Family Reunion & Milestone Charter
Large family reunions, milestone celebrations, and multi-generation group trips on the Intracoastal. The dual-yacht format gives sub-groups their own deck space while sharing the day, with a calm reef swim stop at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and full catering on every vessel.
ADD-ONS
Group Charter Add-Ons Fort Lauderdale
Open Bar & Catering
Private DJ on Board
Decorations & Setup
Jet Skis & Water Sports
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS
Group Charter Departure Marinas in Fort Lauderdale
The whole group boards at one marina. Arrive 15 minutes before departure and we handle the rest.
Select a departure marina to see the location
Bahia Mar Yachting Center
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale's most storied marina, on the barrier island beside the Intracoastal. The most requested departure for large group and dual-yacht charters, with deep-water berths, room for two yachts to board together, and easy access for groups arriving by rideshare or hotel shuttle.
A landmark deep-water marina on the Intracoastal at the 17th Street Causeway, moments from Port Everglades. The preferred departure for larger commercial vessels and corporate group charters that need deep-water berths and space for a big group to board.
On the Intracoastal at the eastern end of the Las Olas causeway, steps from the beach and the Las Olas hotel district. A convenient boarding point for group charters staying along the beach, with immediate access to the Las Olas Isles canal circuit.
A full-service marina on the 17th Street Causeway with direct Intracoastal access and a short transit to the Port Everglades inlet. Central to the beach and downtown areas and a convenient boarding point for both dual-yacht and single commercial-vessel group charters.
On the Intracoastal just north of the Las Olas causeway, walking distance from the beach. A convenient beach-area departure for group sunset charters, with quick access to the Las Olas Isles canals for a convoy transit.
On the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, near the Riverwalk. A convenient downtown boarding point for corporate group charters and events tied to downtown hotels and conference venues, with a scenic New River transit to the Intracoastal.
A modern full-service marina on the Intracoastal north of Las Olas, near the Galleria. A quieter, lower-traffic boarding point convenient for group charters staying in the central and northern beach areas.
- Bahia Mar Yachting CenterFort Lauderdale BeachFort Lauderdale's most storied marina, on the barrier island beside the Intracoastal. The most requested departure for large group and dual-yacht charters, with deep-water berths, room for two yachts to board together, and easy access for groups arriving by rideshare or hotel shuttle.
- Pier Sixty-Six Marina17th Street CausewayA landmark deep-water marina on the Intracoastal at the 17th Street Causeway, moments from Port Everglades. The preferred departure for larger commercial vessels and corporate group charters that need deep-water berths and space for a big group to board.
- Las Olas MarinaFort Lauderdale BeachOn the Intracoastal at the eastern end of the Las Olas causeway, steps from the beach and the Las Olas hotel district. A convenient boarding point for group charters staying along the beach, with immediate access to the Las Olas Isles canal circuit.
- Lauderdale Marina17th Street CausewayA full-service marina on the 17th Street Causeway with direct Intracoastal access and a short transit to the Port Everglades inlet. Central to the beach and downtown areas and a convenient boarding point for both dual-yacht and single commercial-vessel group charters.
- Hall of Fame MarinaFort Lauderdale BeachOn the Intracoastal just north of the Las Olas causeway, walking distance from the beach. A convenient beach-area departure for group sunset charters, with quick access to the Las Olas Isles canals for a convoy transit.
- Cooley's Landing MarinaNew River, DowntownOn the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, near the Riverwalk. A convenient downtown boarding point for corporate group charters and events tied to downtown hotels and conference venues, with a scenic New River transit to the Intracoastal.
- Sunrise Harbor MarinaIntracoastal WaterwayA modern full-service marina on the Intracoastal north of Las Olas, near the Galleria. A quieter, lower-traffic boarding point convenient for group charters staying in the central and northern beach areas.
HOW TO PLAN
How to Book a Group Charter in Fort Lauderdale
01
Tell Us Your Group Size and Occasion
Share your total headcount, your date, and the occasion: a corporate outing, a large birthday or bachelorette, a reunion, or a group sunset cruise. We tell you immediately whether the dual-yacht format or a commercial vessel fits your group best and confirm availability in Fort Lauderdale.
02
Choose Dual-Yacht or a Commercial Vessel
For 14 to 26 guests, two private yachts traveling in convoy is the most popular option. For a single vessel over 13 guests, we arrange a USCG-certified commercial vessel. We send a shortlist matched to your group size and budget.
03
Add Bar, Catering, and a DJ at Scale
Choose an open bar and catering package, a DJ, a private chef, custom decoration, or watersports. Everything is coordinated and pre-loaded on every vessel before the group boards.
04
Confirm with a Deposit
Multi-vessel group charters book out weeks in advance, so a confirmed deposit locks in both yachts and your date. We send a clear confirmation with boarding time, marina address, and everything included across every vessel.
05
Board Together at One Marina
The whole group meets at a single Fort Lauderdale marina. Both yachts are fueled, the captains and crew are on board, and every add-on is set up. The group splits across the vessels and both depart together in convoy.
06
One Group, One Day on the Water
The vessels travel together, anchor side by side, and the group moves freely between decks at the reef or bay stop. The captains coordinate everything from departure to return. You have one point of contact for the entire event.
ROUTES
Group Charter Routes: Reef, Las Olas Isles & Beyond
Both yachts travel together and anchor side by side. The captains recommend the best route and anchor stop for your group, from the Las Olas Isles to the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef.
Select a destination to see where it is
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Reef
Half / Full dayA calm, shallow anchorage off the beach above a living coral reef. The most popular anchor stop for dual-yacht group charters, where both vessels raft up side by side and the whole group swims and snorkels freely between decks in clear Atlantic water.
Fort Lauderdale's Venice of America, a grid of finger islands lined with waterfront mansions and mega-yacht docks. A slow convoy cruise past the estate homes is a highlight of any group charter, minutes from the beach marinas.
Fort Lauderdale's historic downtown waterway, past the Riverwalk, waterfront restaurants, and drawbridges framed by the skyline. A scenic transit for corporate groups boarding downtown near conference hotels.
One of the busiest cruise ports on the East Coast and Fort Lauderdale's gateway to the Atlantic. A convoy transit through Port Everglades past the cruise ships is a dramatic backdrop for a large group event on the water.
The scenic ocean inlet north of Fort Lauderdale, marked by the historic Hillsboro Lighthouse. A full-day convoy destination with clear Atlantic water and room for both vessels to anchor together offshore.
The stretch of the Intracoastal lined with Fort Lauderdale's most extravagant waterfront estates and the mega-yachts docked behind them. A photogenic convoy cruise for large celebration and corporate groups.
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea ReefHalf / Full dayA calm, shallow anchorage off the beach above a living coral reef. The most popular anchor stop for dual-yacht group charters, where both vessels raft up side by side and the whole group swims and snorkels freely between decks in clear Atlantic water.
- Las Olas IslesHalf / Full dayFort Lauderdale's Venice of America, a grid of finger islands lined with waterfront mansions and mega-yacht docks. A slow convoy cruise past the estate homes is a highlight of any group charter, minutes from the beach marinas.
- New River & DowntownHalf dayFort Lauderdale's historic downtown waterway, past the Riverwalk, waterfront restaurants, and drawbridges framed by the skyline. A scenic transit for corporate groups boarding downtown near conference hotels.
- Port EvergladesHalf dayOne of the busiest cruise ports on the East Coast and Fort Lauderdale's gateway to the Atlantic. A convoy transit through Port Everglades past the cruise ships is a dramatic backdrop for a large group event on the water.
- Hillsboro InletFull dayThe scenic ocean inlet north of Fort Lauderdale, marked by the historic Hillsboro Lighthouse. A full-day convoy destination with clear Atlantic water and room for both vessels to anchor together offshore.
- Millionaire's RowHalf dayThe stretch of the Intracoastal lined with Fort Lauderdale's most extravagant waterfront estates and the mega-yachts docked behind them. A photogenic convoy cruise for large celebration and corporate groups.
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WHY CROWN YACHTS
Fort Lauderdale's Large Group Charter Specialists
Coordinating two yachts for one group is what we do best. Here is what sets a Crown Yachts Miami group charter apart.
Two Yachts, One Coordinated Group
Convoy transit, side-by-side anchoring, one contact
Both USCG-licensed captains stay in continuous radio contact, depart together, travel at matching speed, and anchor side by side so the group swims freely between decks. You deal with one point of contact for the whole event. Our fleet ranges up to 116-foot luxury yachts. Browse the full fleet.
Bar, Catering, and a DJ on Every Vessel
All add-ons run simultaneously across the group
An open bar and full catering and a DJ are pre-loaded on every vessel before the group boards, so bar service and music run the same on both yachts from departure to dock. Add a private chef or custom decoration and it is set up and ready when the group arrives.
Built for Corporate, Celebrations, and Reunions
Any large group event, planned end to end
Whether it is a corporate outing, a large bachelorette or birthday, a family reunion, or a milestone celebration, we configure the vessels and the day around your group. One team plans the whole event, from the first inquiry to the return at the dock.
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Fort Lauderdale Group Charter FAQ
- How many guests can join a group yacht charter in Fort Lauderdale?
- USCG regulations limit recreational charter vessels to 13 guests per vessel regardless of size. Crown Yachts Miami accommodates larger groups two ways: the dual-yacht format where two private yachts depart and travel together for groups of 14 to 26, and commercial charter vessels on request for larger single-vessel capacities.
- Why are most yachts limited to 13 guests?
- Under USCG regulations, recreational charter vessels are limited to 13 guests on board regardless of vessel size. A 116-foot superyacht and a 40-foot sport boat carry the same 13-guest recreational limit. For more than 13 guests on a single vessel, a USCG-certified commercial vessel is required.
- What is the dual-yacht charter format for large groups?
- Two private yachts from the fleet depart from the same Fort Lauderdale marina at the same time, travel in convoy up the Intracoastal, and anchor side by side at the reef or your chosen destination. The group splits across both vessels for the transit but swims freely between decks at anchor. Bar service, catering, and a DJ run simultaneously on both vessels throughout the day.
- What is included in a group yacht charter in Fort Lauderdale?
- Every group charter includes USCG-licensed captains and professional crew on every vessel, fuel, ice, water, and all required safety equipment. Optional add-ons including a DJ, open bar and full catering, a private chef, watersports equipment, and custom decoration are all available and pre-loaded on every vessel before departure.
- Can we do a large group sunset cruise in Fort Lauderdale?
- Yes. A group sunset cruise is one of the most popular dual-yacht formats. Both vessels depart in the late afternoon, cruise the Las Olas Isles and the New River at golden hour, anchor side by side for sunset, and return after dark. A DJ and open bar run on both vessels throughout.
- What is the difference between a commercial vessel and a private yacht for groups?
- A private yacht charter accommodates up to 13 guests on board. For groups needing more than 13 guests on a single vessel, USCG regulations require a commercially certified vessel, which Crown Yachts Miami operates on request. The dual-yacht option is available for groups who prefer two premium private yachts from the standard fleet rather than a single commercial vessel.
- What events are best suited to a group boat rental in Fort Lauderdale?
- Group charters work well for large birthday parties, bachelorette and bachelor groups, corporate team outings and client entertainment, company incentive trips, family reunions, and large milestone celebrations. The dual-yacht format is particularly popular where sub-groups want their own deck space while sharing the day.
- How far in advance should I book a large group yacht charter in Fort Lauderdale?
- Group charters requiring two or more vessels should be booked 3 to 6 weeks in advance. Peak season from December through April and major event weekends including New Year's Eve and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show fill quickly for multi-vessel bookings. Corporate group charters tied to specific conference dates should be secured as early as possible.
Plan Your Large Group Charter in Fort Lauderdale
From dual-yacht convoys to commercial vessels for 50+ guests, we coordinate every yacht, crew, and add-on so your whole group shares one day on the water. Get a group quote the same day.
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