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Fort Lauderdale Hourly Charters
Hourly Yacht & Boat Rental in Fort Lauderdale
Private 2, 3, and 4-hour yacht and boat rentals in Fort Lauderdale from $1,500. Captain and crew included. Sunset charters, canal cruises, and reef runs, all on your schedule.
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HOURLY EXPERIENCE
Hourly Yacht & Boat Rental in Fort Lauderdale
Want the Fort Lauderdale waterfront without a full-day commitment? An hourly yacht rental gives you a fully private charter for exactly the hours you want. The 2-hour minimum covers the Las Olas Isles canals, Millionaire's Row, and the New River. Add a third hour for a sunset charter, or a fourth for a swim stop at the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef.
Hourly yacht and boat rentals in Fort Lauderdale start from $1,500, captain and crew included. The 3-hour sunset charter is the most popular short format for couples and small groups. Browse our full fleet or explore all add-ons. Want the full day instead? See our Fort Lauderdale yacht charters.
Our Fleet
Yachts for Hourly Rentals in Fort Lauderdale
Over 55 private yachts available for 2, 3, and 4-hour charters from Fort Lauderdale, from mid-size cruisers for couples to larger vessels for groups up to 13. Browse our full fleet and find the right vessel for your hours on the water.
VanDutch | 40ft
10 guests
Price $2,400$2,950 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
Azimut | 55ft
13 guests
Price $1,900$2,500 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
Azimut | 57ft
13 guests
Price $1,950$2,400 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
Sunseeker Predator | 60ft
13 guests
Price $2,500$3,500 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
Azimut | 66ft
13 guests
Price $2,700$3,300 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
Galeon | 68ft
13 guests
Price $5,000$5,900 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
2, 3, OR 4 HOURS
How Long Should Your Hourly Charter Be?
The minimum is 2 hours and most groups book 3. Here is what fits in each duration on a Fort Lauderdale hourly charter.
2-Hour Minimum
The minimum charter duration is 2 hours. A 2-hour charter covers a complete circuit of the Fort Lauderdale waterfront: the Las Olas Isles canals, Millionaire's Row, and the New River, all reachable within the two hours from any beach or Intracoastal marina.
What Fits in 3 Hours
Three hours is the most popular duration. It adds an anchor stop or precise sunset timing to the 2-hour circuit. The 3-hour sunset charter, departing between 5pm and 6pm, is the single most booked short-duration format in Fort Lauderdale.
What Fits in 4 Hours
Four hours is a proper half day. It gives enough time to cruise the Las Olas Isles, anchor at the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef for a swim, and still return via a Port Everglades pass, all without committing to a full-day charter.
Best Time of Day
Evening departures between 5pm and 7pm are the most popular, timed for sunset on the Intracoastal. Morning departures between 9am and 11am offer the calmest water and the best light for photography. Midday suits corporate and group charters.
Extending on the Water
Extensions are available subject to the vessel's schedule after your return time, charged at the standard hourly rate. To guarantee extra time, book the longer duration from the start rather than relying on a day-of extension.
Completely Private
Every hourly charter is a fully private booking. No shared passengers, no fixed tour schedule, no other groups on board. Your group boards, the vessel departs, and the full duration you booked belongs entirely to your party.
HOURLY FORMATS
Types of Hourly Charters in Fort Lauderdale
From a 2-hour bay cruise to a 3-hour sunset charter, choose the format that fits your plans and we build the route around your hours.
Most Popular
3-Hour Sunset Charter
Departing between 5pm and 6pm, a 3-hour sunset yacht charter covers the Las Olas Isles canals, the New River past the downtown skyline, and Millionaire's Row at golden hour. Bar service runs from departure to dock. The most booked short-duration format in Fort Lauderdale for couples, small groups, and anyone who wants a full evening on the water without a full-day commitment.
Short Charter
2-Hour Bay & Canal Cruise
A 2-hour private charter covers a complete circuit of Fort Lauderdale's most iconic waterfront. The Las Olas Isles mansions, Millionaire's Row mega-yachts, and the New River are all reachable within 2 hours from any beach or Intracoastal marina. The right format for couples, first-time visitors, and groups with a fixed schedule.
Half Day
4-Hour Reef & Half-Day Charter
A 4-hour departure gives enough time to cruise the Las Olas Isles, anchor at the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef for a swim and snorkel with bar service, and return via a Port Everglades pass. Morning departures between 10am and 11am capture the best water conditions. The most efficient format for a reef stop without a full-day commitment.
Corporate
Corporate Happy Hour Charter
A 2 to 3-hour afternoon or evening departure for corporate team events, client entertainment, and company outings on the Intracoastal. Catering and bar service are pre-loaded before the group boards. The charter covers the Las Olas Isles and the downtown New River waterfront.
Celebration
3-Hour Party & Send-Off Charter
A 3-hour social charter for bachelorette send-offs, birthday pre-parties, anniversary evenings, and group celebrations where the event is the focus. A DJ, open bar, and catering can all be loaded for a 3-hour charter departing in the afternoon or evening.
Luxury
Champagne Arrival or Departure
A 2-hour private charter timed to a hotel check-in or an airport arrival for guests who want to begin or end a Fort Lauderdale visit on the water. Champagne service, catering, and the Las Olas Isles circuit are all available on request, and it pairs well with an anniversary cruise.
ADD-ONS
Hourly Charter Add-Ons Fort Lauderdale
Open Bar & Catering
Champagne Service
Private DJ on Board
Jet Skis & Water Sports
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS
Best Marinas for Short Charters in Fort Lauderdale
For a short charter, a central marina means more time on the water. Arrive 15 minutes before departure.
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. For a 2 or 3-hour charter it gives immediate access to the Las Olas Isles canals and Millionaire's Row within minutes of departure, making the most of a short booking.
On the Intracoastal at the eastern end of the Las Olas causeway, steps from the beach hotels. One of the best departure points for short hourly charters, with the Las Olas Isles canal circuit immediately to hand.
On the Intracoastal just north of the Las Olas causeway, walking distance from the beach. A convenient beach-area departure for 2 and 3-hour sunset charters, with quick access to the Las Olas Isles canals.
A full-service marina on the 17th Street Causeway with direct Intracoastal access and a short transit to the Port Everglades inlet. A convenient boarding point for both short bay cruises and 4-hour reef charters.
A landmark deep-water marina on the Intracoastal at the 17th Street Causeway, moments from Port Everglades. Convenient for hourly charters on larger vessels and for a quick run out through the inlet on a 4-hour booking.
On the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, near the Riverwalk. The best departure for a short scenic New River transit, ideal for downtown guests booking a 2 or 3-hour charter tied to hotels and restaurants.
A modern full-service marina on the Intracoastal north of Las Olas, near the Galleria. A quieter, lower-traffic boarding point convenient for short charters departing from the central and northern beach areas.
- Bahia Mar Yachting CenterFort Lauderdale BeachFort Lauderdale's most storied marina, on the barrier island beside the Intracoastal. For a 2 or 3-hour charter it gives immediate access to the Las Olas Isles canals and Millionaire's Row within minutes of departure, making the most of a short booking.
- Las Olas MarinaFort Lauderdale BeachOn the Intracoastal at the eastern end of the Las Olas causeway, steps from the beach hotels. One of the best departure points for short hourly charters, with the Las Olas Isles canal circuit immediately to hand.
- 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 2 and 3-hour sunset charters, with quick access to the Las Olas Isles canals.
- 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. A convenient boarding point for both short bay cruises and 4-hour reef charters.
- Pier Sixty-Six Marina17th Street CausewayA landmark deep-water marina on the Intracoastal at the 17th Street Causeway, moments from Port Everglades. Convenient for hourly charters on larger vessels and for a quick run out through the inlet on a 4-hour booking.
- Cooley's Landing MarinaNew River, DowntownOn the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, near the Riverwalk. The best departure for a short scenic New River transit, ideal for downtown guests booking a 2 or 3-hour charter tied to hotels and restaurants.
- 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 short charters departing from the central and northern beach areas.
HOW TO PLAN
How to Book an Hourly Charter in Fort Lauderdale
01
Choose Your Duration and Departure Time
Tell us how many hours you want (2, 3, or 4) and your preferred departure time. Evening slots time out around sunset; mornings are calmest. We confirm availability for your date and duration in Fort Lauderdale within hours.
02
Pick Your Yacht and Group Size
We send a shortlist of yachts that fit your group of 2 to 13 guests and your budget. Couples and small groups suit mid-size cruisers; larger groups book vessels with more deck space. Every option includes full specifications.
03
Add Bar, Catering, or a DJ
Load an open bar and catering, a DJ, a private chef, champagne service, or watersports. Everything is set up before you board, even on a 2-hour charter.
04
Confirm with a Deposit
Secure your slot with an online payment. Sunset charters on weekends fill quickly, so a confirmed deposit locks in your date and time. We send a clear confirmation with your boarding time and marina address.
05
Arrive 15 Minutes Before Departure
We meet you at the dock at Bahia Mar, Las Olas Marina, or your selected Fort Lauderdale marina. The yacht is fueled, the captain and crew are on board, and every add-on is set up before you step on deck.
06
Board and Enjoy Your Hours on the Water
Your group boards, the captain sets the route for your duration, and the charter begins. Bar service and music run from departure to dock. The crew handles everything so you make the most of every hour.
WHAT YOU CAN REACH
What You Can See in 2, 3, or 4 Hours
A short charter still covers the best of the Fort Lauderdale waterfront. Here is what is reachable within each duration from a central marina.
Select a destination to see where it is
Las Olas Isles
Reachable in 2 hrsFort Lauderdale's Venice of America, a grid of finger islands lined with waterfront mansions and mega-yacht docks. Reachable within minutes of departure, it is the core of every 2 and 3-hour hourly charter.
The stretch of the Intracoastal lined with Fort Lauderdale's most extravagant estates and the mega-yachts docked behind them. A standard highlight of a short hourly cruise, minutes from the beach marinas.
Fort Lauderdale's historic downtown waterway, past the Riverwalk, waterfront restaurants, and drawbridges framed by the skyline. A scenic short transit, especially at golden hour on a 3-hour sunset charter.
Fort Lauderdale's gateway to the Atlantic and one of the busiest cruise ports on the East Coast. A pass through Port Everglades alongside the cruise ships fits comfortably into a 3 or 4-hour charter.
A calm, shallow anchorage off the beach above a living coral reef. A swim and snorkel stop at the reef is the reason to book a 4-hour charter, with enough time to anchor, swim, and return.
The central Intracoastal stretch near Sunrise Boulevard and the Galleria, a wide, scenic section of waterway that rounds out a short northbound hourly cruise from the central beach marinas.
- Las Olas IslesReachable in 2 hrsFort Lauderdale's Venice of America, a grid of finger islands lined with waterfront mansions and mega-yacht docks. Reachable within minutes of departure, it is the core of every 2 and 3-hour hourly charter.
- Millionaire's RowReachable in 2 hrsThe stretch of the Intracoastal lined with Fort Lauderdale's most extravagant estates and the mega-yachts docked behind them. A standard highlight of a short hourly cruise, minutes from the beach marinas.
- New River & DowntownReachable in 2 hrsFort Lauderdale's historic downtown waterway, past the Riverwalk, waterfront restaurants, and drawbridges framed by the skyline. A scenic short transit, especially at golden hour on a 3-hour sunset charter.
- Port EvergladesReachable in 3 hrsFort Lauderdale's gateway to the Atlantic and one of the busiest cruise ports on the East Coast. A pass through Port Everglades alongside the cruise ships fits comfortably into a 3 or 4-hour charter.
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea ReefBest on 4 hrsA calm, shallow anchorage off the beach above a living coral reef. A swim and snorkel stop at the reef is the reason to book a 4-hour charter, with enough time to anchor, swim, and return.
- Sunrise Boulevard & GalleriaReachable in 2 hrsThe central Intracoastal stretch near Sunrise Boulevard and the Galleria, a wide, scenic section of waterway that rounds out a short northbound hourly cruise from the central beach marinas.
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WHY CROWN YACHTS
The Most of Every Hour on the Water
A short charter should feel effortless and complete. Here is what sets a Crown Yachts Miami hourly charter apart in Fort Lauderdale.
A Fully Private Charter, Even for Two Hours
No shared departures, no fixed tour schedule
Every hourly charter is exclusively yours. No shared passengers, no set route, no other groups on board. From a mid-size cruiser for a couple to a luxury yacht for a group of 13, you choose the vessel and the hours. Browse the full fleet and we match you to the right boat for your duration.
Timed Perfectly for Sunset
The 3-hour sunset charter is our most booked format
We plan the departure so you are on the water for golden hour. A 3-hour sunset charter covers the Las Olas Isles, the New River, and Millionaire's Row as the light turns gold and the downtown skyline lights up. Bar service runs from departure to dock, and a DJ can be set up for the evening.
Everything Ready From Minute One
Bar, catering, and add-ons loaded before you board
On a short charter, no time should be lost setting up. The captain, crew, and every add-on are ready before you arrive. An open bar and catering, a private chef, and champagne service are pre-loaded so bar and food run from the moment you leave the dock. Captain, crew, fuel, ice, and water are always included.
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FAQ
Fort Lauderdale Hourly Rental FAQ
- What is included in an hourly yacht rental in Fort Lauderdale?
- Every hourly rental includes a USCG-licensed captain, a professional crew, fuel, ice, water, and all standard safety equipment. The vessel is fueled and set up before you board. Optional add-ons including an open bar, full catering, a private chef, a DJ, a watersports package, and VIP transport are all available and loaded before departure.
- What is the minimum duration for a yacht rental in Fort Lauderdale?
- The minimum charter duration is 2 hours. A 2-hour charter covers a complete circuit of the Fort Lauderdale waterfront: the Las Olas Isles canals, Millionaire's Row, and the New River. Most groups choose 3 hours to add an anchor stop or sunset timing, and 4 hours for a half-day run to the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef.
- What is the most popular hourly yacht charter format in Fort Lauderdale?
- The 3-hour sunset charter is the most booked short-duration format. Departing between 5pm and 6pm, it covers the Las Olas Isles, the New River, and Millionaire's Row at golden hour with bar service from departure to dock. It fits a full Fort Lauderdale evening on the water into three hours without disrupting the rest of the day.
- Can I extend an hourly yacht charter while we are on the water?
- Extensions are available subject to vessel availability after your scheduled return time. If you want to extend, the captain checks whether the vessel is committed to another booking. Extensions are charged at the standard hourly rate and settled on the day. To secure extra time in advance, book the longer duration from the start.
- How many guests can join an hourly yacht rental in Fort Lauderdale?
- Hourly yacht rentals accommodate groups from 2 to 13 guests depending on the vessel. Couples and small groups of 2 to 8 typically choose mid-size vessels in the 40 to 60 foot range. Groups of 10 to 13 book larger vessels with more deck space. Contact us for the right vessel match for your group size.
- What is the best time of day for a 2-hour yacht charter in Fort Lauderdale?
- Evening departures between 5pm and 7pm are the most popular for 2-hour charters, timed for sunset on the Intracoastal and the Las Olas Isles lit at dusk. Morning departures between 9am and 11am offer the calmest sea conditions and the best light for photography. Midday and early afternoon are popular for corporate charters and group events.
- Do I need to bring food and drinks on a short yacht charter?
- No. An open bar, full catering, and a private chef are all available as pre-loaded add-ons on hourly charters of any duration. Ice and water are included on every charter as standard. If your group prefers to bring personal items, coolers and personal bags are welcome on board and the crew helps with storage at the marina.
- Can I add a DJ or open bar to a 2-hour charter in Fort Lauderdale?
- Yes. An open bar is available on all charter durations including 2-hour bookings. A professional DJ is available on 2-hour and longer charters on vessels with sufficient deck space and speaker systems. Both add-ons are loaded before departure, so the bar and DJ are running from the moment you leave the marina.
- How much does an hourly boat rental in Fort Lauderdale cost?
- Hourly yacht and boat rentals in Fort Lauderdale start from $1,500 for a short charter, priced by vessel size and total duration. Every charter includes a licensed captain, crew, fuel, ice, and water. Add-ons such as an open bar, catering, a DJ, and champagne service are available at additional cost. Contact us for a quote for your date and duration.
- How far in advance should I book an hourly yacht rental in Fort Lauderdale?
- Sunset charter slots on weekends and holiday evenings fill quickly during peak season from December through April. Advance booking of 1 to 2 weeks is recommended for weekend sunset charters. Same-week and same-day bookings are often available on weekdays. Contact us for real-time availability on any date and duration.
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