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Fort Lauderdale Small Yacht Charters
Small Yacht Rental Fort Lauderdale 26 to 50ft Private Boat Charters
Private small yacht and boat rentals in Fort Lauderdale from $1,500. Sport yachts and boutique vessels from 26 to 50 feet with a licensed captain included. The most accessible way to get on the water privately.
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SMALL YACHT RENTAL FORT LAUDERDALE
Private Small Boat Charters in Fort Lauderdale
A small yacht rental in Fort Lauderdale is the most accessible way to get on the water privately. A small boat rental means exclusive use of a vessel between 26 and 50 feet, with a licensed captain included. Crown Yachts Miami operates a fleet of over 55 private yachts including sport yachts and boutique vessels ideal for couples, families, and small groups of up to 13 guests. No shared departures, no other guests. The boat and captain belong entirely to your group.
Small yachts are the most popular choice for a sunset cruise, a casual day on the Las Olas Isles canals, or a reef swim off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Boutique vessels like the VanDutch 40 and Fjord 41 offer distinctive design and open decks, while the Cruiser Sport 50 seats groups of up to 13. Every charter includes the captain, fuel, and ice.
Small boat charters depart from Bahia Mar, Las Olas Marina, Lauderdale Marina, and the New River downtown, from $1,500 for a 4-hour private charter. Whether it is a birthday, a couple getaway, a family day trip, or a proposal, we match you with the right small yacht.
Small Fleet
Small Yachts for Charter in Fort Lauderdale
Sport yachts and boutique vessels from 26 to 50 feet. Browse our full fleet of yacht charters. Every yacht includes captain, fuel, and ice.
VanDutch | 40ft
10 guests
Price $2,400$2,950 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
Fjord | 41ft
8 guests
Price $2,550$3,200 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
Galeon | 45ft
13 guests
Price $1,900$2,250 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
Azimut | 45ft
13 guests
Price $1,750$2,000 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
Cruiser Sport | 50ft
13 guests
Price $1,700$2,100 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
Princess Flybridge | 50ft
13 guests
Price $2,600$3,000 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
SMALL CHARTER TYPES
Types of Small Yacht Charters in Fort Lauderdale
From casual day charters and sunset cruises to birthdays, couple getaways, family trips, and small corporate outings. Every small yacht charter is fully private with a licensed captain. Tell us what you are planning and we match you with the right boat.
Most Popular
Casual Day Charter
A private day on the water with no fixed agenda. Board a small yacht, cruise the Las Olas Isles canals, and anchor off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to swim over the reef. Small yachts from 37 to 50 feet are the most popular category for casual day charters in Fort Lauderdale. The captain handles all navigation. You decide when to move, when to anchor, and where to go.
Celebration
Small Boat Birthday Party
Private birthday charters on a small yacht for groups of 6 to 13 guests. A 40 to 50-foot vessel provides a full party platform at an accessible price point. Custom decoration, a private chef, and a DJ are all available as add-ons and coordinated in advance. Birthday charters from $1,500 for a 4-hour private charter.
Evening
Sunset Cruise
A 4-hour sunset cruise on a small yacht along the Intracoastal and the downtown skyline. Small yachts are the most common choice for sunset cruises in Fort Lauderdale because the 26 to 50-foot vessels provide an intimate open-deck experience. The captain routes past the Las Olas Isles mansions as the sun drops over the water.
Family
Family Day Trip
Private family charters on a small yacht in Fort Lauderdale, ideal for groups traveling with children. A 40 to 50-foot vessel provides a stable platform with open deck space and a safe swim platform for the anchor stop. Snorkel gear, paddleboards, and water toys are available as add-ons. The reef off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers calm, clear water for family swim stops.
Intimate
Couple Getaway
Intimate private charters for two on a 26 to 50-foot yacht in Fort Lauderdale. Small yachts provide a more personal experience with the full deck reserved for just the two of you. Champagne service, a private chef preparing lunch or dinner at anchor, and a custom sunset route are available. Popular for anniversary celebrations and proposals.
Team
Corporate Team Outing
Small group corporate team charters on 40 to 50-foot yachts in Fort Lauderdale. Teams of 6 to 13 guests board a private vessel, spend the day on the water, and depart from any major Fort Lauderdale marina. A catered lunch, an open bar, and a reef swim stop are the most common format. A more casual, accessible team experience than a full corporate event on a larger vessel.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your Fort Lauderdale Small Yacht Charter
A private charter gives your group complete control over the boat, the route, and the pace of the day. Here is what every small yacht rental from Fort Lauderdale includes.
THE VESSEL
26 to 50-Foot Private Charter Vessel
A small yacht charter in Fort Lauderdale means exclusive use of a vessel between 26 and 50 feet in length. The 40 to 50-foot vessels in the Crown Yachts Miami fleet offer open aft decks, covered seating areas, and swim platforms. The VanDutch 40 and Fjord 41 are premium boutique vessels with distinctive design. The Cruiser Sport 50 and Princess Flybridge 50 are the largest in the small fleet and most popular for groups of 8 to 13 guests.
LICENSED CAPTAIN
USCG-Licensed Captain on Every Charter
Every small yacht charter departs with a USCG-licensed captain. Bareboat rentals without a captain are not offered. The captain manages all navigation, anchoring, routing, and vessel safety for the entire duration. No boating experience is required from guests. The captain is included in every charter rate from the 40-foot VanDutch to the 50-foot Princess Flybridge.
COMPLETELY PRIVATE
The Entire Vessel Reserved for Your Group
Every Crown Yachts Miami small yacht charter is a fully private booking. No shared passengers, no group tour format. Your group boards the vessel, the captain departs, and every detail of the day belongs entirely to you. Whether it is a couple on a small sport yacht or 13 guests on a 50-foot vessel, the charter is always completely private.
CUSTOMIZED ROUTE
Itinerary Built Around Your Priorities
The captain builds the route around your group's preferences. Most requested stops on small yacht charters in Fort Lauderdale include the Las Olas Isles canals, Millionaire's Row, the New River through downtown, a reef swim off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and an offshore run through the Port Everglades inlet. Share your priorities and the captain delivers the day you have in mind.
FULL ADD-ONS AVAILABLE
Chef, DJ, and Bar Ready Before You Board
The private chef, DJ with full sound system, open bar package, and custom decoration available on larger vessels are also available on every small yacht in the fleet. All add-ons are coordinated and loaded before departure so the group boards a fully provisioned vessel. No day-of coordination required.
FLEXIBLE DURATION
4-Hour Circuits to Full 8-Hour Days
Small yacht charters are available in 4-hour, 6-hour, and full 8-hour formats. A 4-hour charter covers the Las Olas Isles, a downtown skyline pass, and a reef swim stop. A 6 to 8-hour full day adds an offshore run, an extended swim stay, and a catered lunch at anchor. Sunset cruises of 4 hours are the most popular evening format.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS
Small Yacht Charter Departure Marinas in Fort Lauderdale
We assign the marina closest to where your group is staying. Departures available from Bahia Mar, Las Olas Marina, Lauderdale Marina, and more locations across Fort Lauderdale.
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 between the beach and the Intracoastal. The most requested small yacht departure point on the beach side, with quick access to the Las Olas Isles canals and the reef off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Clear parking and rideshare access.
On the Intracoastal at the eastern end of the Las Olas causeway, steps from the beach and the Las Olas dining district. A newly rebuilt marina and one of the most convenient small boat boarding points for guests staying along the beach, with a short walk from the hotel strip.
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 small yacht day charters and sunset cruises.
On the Intracoastal just north of the Las Olas causeway, walking distance from the beach. A convenient, low-key beach-area departure for small boat charters, with quick access to the Las Olas Isles canals and Millionaire's Row.
On the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, surrounded by the Riverwalk. The best departure for a small yacht charter that opens with a scenic New River transit through the heart of the city before reaching the Intracoastal.
A landmark marina on the Intracoastal at the 17th Street Causeway, moments from Port Everglades. A convenient boarding point for small boat charters heading offshore quickly or routing south along the Intracoastal.
A modern full-service marina on the Intracoastal north of Las Olas, near the Galleria. A quieter boarding point convenient for guests staying in the central and northern beach areas and for small yacht charters routing north toward Hillsboro Inlet.
- Bahia Mar Yachting CenterFort Lauderdale BeachFort Lauderdale's most storied marina, on the barrier island between the beach and the Intracoastal. The most requested small yacht departure point on the beach side, with quick access to the Las Olas Isles canals and the reef off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Clear parking and rideshare access.
- Las Olas MarinaFort Lauderdale BeachOn the Intracoastal at the eastern end of the Las Olas causeway, steps from the beach and the Las Olas dining district. A newly rebuilt marina and one of the most convenient small boat boarding points for guests staying along the beach, with a short walk from the hotel strip.
- 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 small yacht day charters and sunset cruises.
- Hall of Fame MarinaFort Lauderdale BeachOn the Intracoastal just north of the Las Olas causeway, walking distance from the beach. A convenient, low-key beach-area departure for small boat charters, with quick access to the Las Olas Isles canals and Millionaire's Row.
- Cooley's Landing MarinaNew River, DowntownOn the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, surrounded by the Riverwalk. The best departure for a small yacht charter that opens with a scenic New River transit through the heart of the city before reaching the Intracoastal.
- Pier Sixty-Six Marina17th Street CausewayA landmark marina on the Intracoastal at the 17th Street Causeway, moments from Port Everglades. A convenient boarding point for small boat charters heading offshore quickly or routing south along the Intracoastal.
- Sunrise Harbor MarinaIntracoastal WaterwayA modern full-service marina on the Intracoastal north of Las Olas, near the Galleria. A quieter boarding point convenient for guests staying in the central and northern beach areas and for small yacht charters routing north toward Hillsboro Inlet.
HOW TO BOOK
Booking a Small Yacht in Fort Lauderdale
01
Tell Us Your Date, Group Size, and Occasion
Contact us via WhatsApp with your preferred date, number of guests, and what you have in mind. We respond with available small yachts matched to your group within hours. No long forms, no waiting.
02
Receive a Curated Small Yacht Shortlist
Based on your group size, budget, and occasion, we send a curated shortlist of small vessels from our fleet of 55 plus yachts. Each option includes yacht size, deck layout, capacity, and price so you can pick the right boat for the day.
03
Choose Your Itinerary and Departure Marina
The captain builds the route around your priorities. We confirm the departure marina closest to where your group is staying and lock in the destinations: the Las Olas Isles canals, a reef swim off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, a New River transit, or an offshore run through the inlet.
04
Add Catering, a Chef, or Water Toys
A private chef, an open bar, a DJ, custom decoration, or snorkeling equipment. Every add-on is arranged and loaded before boarding, on small yachts just as on the larger fleet.
05
Confirm with a Deposit
Secure the booking with a deposit. You receive a full confirmation covering the marina address, boarding time, captain contact, and a complete list of every detail included. All add-ons confirmed in the same document.
06
Board Your Small Yacht and Enjoy the Day
Arrive at the marina 15 minutes before departure. The captain is on board, the yacht is fueled, and every add-on is ready. Board, cast off, and spend the day on the water while the captain handles navigation. An accessible, fully private way to experience Fort Lauderdale from the water.
SMALL YACHT DESTINATIONS
Small Yacht Charter Routes in Fort Lauderdale
Your captain knows these waters and builds the route around your priorities. From the Las Olas Isles canals and a reef swim off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to a New River transit and a quick offshore run through the inlet.
Select a destination to see where it is
Las Olas Isles
Most ScenicFort Lauderdale's Venice of America, a grid of finger islands lined with waterfront mansions and mega-yacht docks. The calm, protected canals are ideal for a relaxed small yacht cruise just minutes from the beach marinas, and the defining Fort Lauderdale day-charter route.
A calm, shallow anchorage off the beach above a living coral reef within yards of the shore. The best swim and snorkel stop for a small yacht charter, with clear water safe for all ages and one of the few reef systems in Florida reachable directly from an anchored boat.
The historic New River winds through downtown Fort Lauderdale past the Riverwalk, waterfront restaurants, and a series of drawbridges framed by the skyline. A scenic and atmospheric transit for a small yacht cruise, best at golden hour on a sunset charter.
The stretch of the Intracoastal lined with Fort Lauderdale's most extravagant waterfront estates and the yachts docked behind them. A scenic pass along the city's most exclusive residential waterfront, a standard highlight on any small yacht day charter.
One of the busiest cruise ports on the East Coast and Fort Lauderdale's gateway to the Atlantic. A short offshore run through the Port Everglades inlet, passing the cruise ships, is an easy add to a small yacht day charter for groups who want a taste of the open ocean.
The scenic ocean inlet north of Fort Lauderdale, marked by the historic Hillsboro Lighthouse. A quieter anchor and swim stop on full-day small yacht charters heading north toward Pompano Beach, with clear Atlantic water and a relaxed setting.
- Las Olas IslesMost Scenic
- Lauderdale-by-the-SeaSwim Stop
- New River and DowntownIconic Views
- Millionaire's RowArchitecture
- Port EvergladesScenic
- Hillsboro InletQuiet Waters
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Small Yacht Rental Fort Lauderdale FAQ
- What is a small yacht rental in Fort Lauderdale?
- A small yacht rental in Fort Lauderdale is a fully private charter on a vessel between 26 and 50 feet, with a USCG-licensed captain included. It is the most accessible way to get on the water privately, ideal for couples, families, and small groups of up to 13 guests. Every small boat rental includes the captain, fuel, and ice. Add-ons such as a private chef and decoration are available separately.
- How much does a small boat rental in Fort Lauderdale cost?
- Small yacht charters in Fort Lauderdale start from $1,500 for a 4-hour private charter with a licensed captain included. Small sport yachts and boutique vessels of 26 to 50 feet are the most affordable way to charter privately. The exact rate depends on the vessel, the charter duration, and any add-ons.
- How many guests fit on a small yacht in Fort Lauderdale?
- Small yachts in Fort Lauderdale carry from 2 guests on a couple getaway up to 13 guests on a 45 to 50-foot vessel. The 40 to 50-foot boats are the most popular for small groups of 8 to 13. For larger groups, we recommend a bigger vessel from the full fleet.
- Do small yacht charters in Fort Lauderdale include a captain?
- Yes. Every small yacht charter in Fort Lauderdale includes a USCG-licensed captain who manages all navigation, anchoring, and vessel safety. Bareboat rentals without a captain are not offered. No boating experience is required from guests.
- What can you do on a small yacht charter in Fort Lauderdale?
- Small yacht charters in Fort Lauderdale cruise the Las Olas Isles canals, pass Millionaire's Row, transit the New River through downtown, and anchor off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to swim and snorkel over the reef. They are popular for casual day charters, birthday parties, sunset cruises, couple getaways, and family day trips.
- Which marinas do small yacht charters depart from in Fort Lauderdale?
- Small yacht charters in Fort Lauderdale depart from Bahia Mar and Las Olas Marina on the beach, Lauderdale Marina and Pier Sixty-Six on the 17th Street Causeway, and Cooley's Landing on the New River downtown. We assign the marina closest to your group's location.
- Is a small yacht charter good for a couple or a proposal?
- Yes. Small yachts are the most popular choice for couples because the full deck is reserved for just the two of you, at a more accessible price than a larger vessel. Champagne service, a private chef at anchor, and a custom sunset route are available. Small yacht charters are a favorite for anniversaries and proposals in Fort Lauderdale.
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