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Fort Lauderdale Wedding Charters
Wedding Yacht Rentals in Fort Lauderdale and Private Yacht Weddings
Say I do on a private yacht in Fort Lauderdale. Ceremonies, receptions, and elopements from $1,500, captain and crew included. Tell us your vision and we handle everything.
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WEDDING EXPERIENCE
Wedding Yacht Charter in Fort Lauderdale
Planning a wedding on a yacht in Fort Lauderdale? A private vessel is the most elegant venue in South Florida: complete privacy, an open deck for your ceremony, and the Venice of America as your backdrop. Whether you want an intimate elopement, a golden hour sunset wedding on the Intracoastal, or a full ceremony and reception cruise through the Las Olas Isles with a DJ and custom floral décor on board, we handle every detail from the first message to departure.
A wedding yacht rental in Fort Lauderdale starts from $1,500 for 4 hours, captain and crew included. We arrange ceremonies, receptions, elopements, micro-weddings, and vow renewals year-round. Browse our full fleet of yacht rentals or work with our event planners to build your ideal yacht wedding in Fort Lauderdale.
Our Fleet
Popular Wedding Yacht Rentals Fort Lauderdale
Over 55 private yachts available for wedding charters from Fort Lauderdale, from intimate sport yachts to 116-foot superyachts with multiple deck levels. Browse our full fleet and find the right vessel for your ceremony and guest count.
VanDutch | 40ft
10 guests
Price $2,400$2,950 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
Lazzara LSX | 75ft
13 guests
Price $4,000$4,500 / 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
Azimut | 57ft
13 guests
Price $1,950$2,400 / 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
Azimut | 105ft
13 guests
Price $7,000$8,300 / 4 hours
All included, no extra costs
Captain & crew included
Weekend slots filling fast
ADD-ONS
Wedding Yacht Charter Add-Ons Fort Lauderdale
WEDDING STYLES
Types of Yacht Weddings in Fort Lauderdale
Every couple has a different vision. Tell us what you are looking for and we match you with the right yacht, route, and timing for your day.
Most Popular
Ceremony and Reception Cruise
Exchange vows on deck, then celebrate with a wedding reception cruise through the Las Olas Isles canals and along the Intracoastal. Everything is arranged before you board: décor, catering, music, and flowers. Ceremony and reception onboard in one seamless, unforgettable experience.
Intimate
Elopement on the Water
Just the two of you, an officiant, and the open water. An intimate wedding on a yacht in Fort Lauderdale gives you a completely private setting for your special day on the water with no crowd and no compromise on what matters most.
Up to 8 Guests
Micro-Wedding Charter
Close family and your inner circle on a private yacht. Intimate weddings on a fully catered charter give everyone room to celebrate. The most elegant private venue in Fort Lauderdale without the crowds, fully decorated for your perfect wedding.
Golden Hour
Sunset Wedding Cruise
One of the most breathtaking wedding experiences in Fort Lauderdale, timed around golden hour on the Intracoastal. Your sunset cruise along the New River and past Millionaire's Row as the sky turns gold. Champagne toast on the water and a memorable event you will never forget.
Proposal
Proposal at Sea
The perfect setting for the big question. Rose petals on deck, champagne ready, and the Fort Lauderdale skyline as the backdrop. We coordinate everything for your yacht proposal.
Full Day
Full-Day Wedding Charter
A full charter combining a ceremony, a Las Olas Isles canal tour, a reef stop at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and a sunset reception cruise with a dance floor and live DJ onboard. Built for couples who want the complete wedding day on the water in Broward County.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS
Departure Marinas for Wedding Yachts in Fort Lauderdale
Arrive 15 minutes before departure. We meet you and your guests at the dock.
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 and home of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The primary departure point for beach-area wedding charters, with direct access to the Las Olas Isles canals and Port Everglades.
On the Intracoastal at the eastern end of the Las Olas causeway, steps from the beach and the Las Olas dining and hotel district. A newly rebuilt marina and one of the most convenient boarding points for wedding parties staying along the beach.
A landmark deep-water marina on the Intracoastal at the 17th Street Causeway, moments from Port Everglades. Preferred for larger wedding groups on bigger yachts needing deep-water berths, multiple deck levels, and direct ocean access.
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 Intracoastal and offshore wedding charters.
On the Intracoastal just north of the Las Olas causeway, walking distance from the beach. A convenient beach-area departure for elopements and shorter sunset wedding charters, with quick access to the Las Olas Isles canals.
On the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, surrounded by the Riverwalk and the historic district. The best departure for a scenic New River wedding transit through the heart of the city before reaching 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 wedding parties staying in the central and northern beach areas and for 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 and home of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The primary departure point for beach-area wedding charters, with direct access to the Las Olas Isles canals and Port Everglades.
- 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 and hotel district. A newly rebuilt marina and one of the most convenient boarding points for wedding parties staying along the beach.
- Pier Sixty-Six Marina17th Street CausewayA landmark deep-water marina on the Intracoastal at the 17th Street Causeway, moments from Port Everglades. Preferred for larger wedding groups on bigger yachts needing deep-water berths, multiple deck levels, and direct ocean access.
- 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 Intracoastal and offshore wedding 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 elopements and shorter sunset wedding charters, with quick access to the Las Olas Isles canals.
- Cooley's Landing MarinaNew River, DowntownOn the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, surrounded by the Riverwalk and the historic district. The best departure for a scenic New River wedding transit through the heart of the city before reaching 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 wedding parties staying in the central and northern beach areas and for charters routing north toward Hillsboro Inlet.
HOW TO PLAN
How to Plan a Yacht Wedding in Fort Lauderdale
01
Share Your Wedding Vision, Date and Guest Count
Tell us how many guests are attending, your preferred date, and what your ideal wedding on a yacht in Fort Lauderdale looks like. This lets us immediately match you with the right yachts and confirm availability.
02
Choose Your Yacht and Charter Duration
We send you a shortlist of yachts that fit your group, vision, and budget. Most wedding charters run 4 hours. For a full ceremony plus reception, 6 hours gives you the ceremony, a Las Olas Isles cruise for photos, and a sunset cruise all in one.
03
Select Your Wedding Add-Ons
Choose decorations, a private chef or catering, a DJ, a photographer, videography, drone coverage, or bartender service. Everything is arranged in advance. Our event planners coordinate all vendors so your wedding plans stay on track from booking to boarding.
04
Confirm with a Deposit
Secure your charter with an online payment. We send a clear confirmation with your boarding time, marina address, and everything that is included. We can send individual payment links so the cost splits cleanly across the group.
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 everything you arranged is already set up. Decorations done, catering onboard, DJ ready, all before you arrive. No event planning stress on your special day.
06
Board and Say I Do
Your group boards, the captain explains the route, and the charter begins. The crew handles everything from departure to return. All you have to do is enjoy the most important day.
ROUTES
Fort Lauderdale Wedding Yacht Routes: Las Olas Isles, New River & Beyond
Your captain knows these waters and will recommend the best route for your ceremony and photos. Whether you want a canal tour through the Las Olas Isles, a sunset reception along the New River, or a cruise past Millionaire's Row, tell us your vision and we'll make it happen.
Select a destination to see where it is
Las Olas Isles
Half / Full dayFort Lauderdale's Venice of America, a grid of finger islands lined with waterfront mansions and mega-yacht docks. The Las Olas Isles canal tour is the defining wedding route, a slow cruise past estate homes that makes a stunning backdrop for ceremony and reception photos.
Fort Lauderdale's historic waterway winding through downtown, past the Riverwalk, waterfront restaurants, and a series of drawbridges framed by the skyline. One of the most atmospheric segments for a sunset wedding reception cruise.
A calm, shallow anchorage off the beach above a living coral reef that comes within yards of the shore. Ideal for a full-day wedding charter with a swim stop, with clear water and one of the few reef systems in Florida accessible directly from an anchored yacht.
The stretch of the Intracoastal lined with Fort Lauderdale's most extravagant waterfront estates and the mega-yachts docked behind them. A cruise along Millionaire's Row is a photogenic highlight of any wedding charter.
One of the busiest cruise ports on the East Coast and Fort Lauderdale's gateway to the Atlantic. Transiting Port Everglades on a private yacht, passing towering cruise ships at the inlet, is a dramatic backdrop for wedding photos in South Florida.
The scenic ocean inlet north of Fort Lauderdale, marked by the historic Hillsboro Lighthouse. A romantic anchor and swim stop on full-day wedding charters, with clear Atlantic water and the Pompano and Deerfield beach coastline.
Cruise past the downtown skyline and under the bridges of the New River from the water. Best at sunset when the city lights start to come on, a striking setting for an evening wedding reception cruise.
- Las Olas IslesHalf / Full dayFort Lauderdale's Venice of America, a grid of finger islands lined with waterfront mansions and mega-yacht docks. The Las Olas Isles canal tour is the defining wedding route, a slow cruise past estate homes that makes a stunning backdrop for ceremony and reception photos.
- New RiverHalf dayFort Lauderdale's historic waterway winding through downtown, past the Riverwalk, waterfront restaurants, and a series of drawbridges framed by the skyline. One of the most atmospheric segments for a sunset wedding reception cruise.
- Lauderdale-by-the-SeaHalf / Full dayA calm, shallow anchorage off the beach above a living coral reef that comes within yards of the shore. Ideal for a full-day wedding charter with a swim stop, with clear water and one of the few reef systems in Florida accessible directly from an anchored yacht.
- 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 cruise along Millionaire's Row is a photogenic highlight of any wedding charter.
- Port EvergladesHalf dayOne of the busiest cruise ports on the East Coast and Fort Lauderdale's gateway to the Atlantic. Transiting Port Everglades on a private yacht, passing towering cruise ships at the inlet, is a dramatic backdrop for wedding photos in South Florida.
- Hillsboro InletFull dayThe scenic ocean inlet north of Fort Lauderdale, marked by the historic Hillsboro Lighthouse. A romantic anchor and swim stop on full-day wedding charters, with clear Atlantic water and the Pompano and Deerfield beach coastline.
- Downtown Fort LauderdaleHalf dayCruise past the downtown skyline and under the bridges of the New River from the water. Best at sunset when the city lights start to come on, a striking setting for an evening wedding reception cruise.
PAYMENT & BOOKING
Wedding Yacht Charter Fort Lauderdale: Simple Booking
One Coordinator, Every Vendor Handled
Our event planners coordinate the officiant, florist, chef, DJ, and photographer so your wedding plans stay on track from booking to boarding. You get one point of contact and a clear written summary of everything included. If guests are splitting a group charter, we can send individual payment links so the cost splits cleanly.
How to Book a Yacht Wedding in Fort Lauderdale
We accept all major credit and debit cards. Payment is processed securely online and you receive a confirmation with your marina address, boarding time, and everything included in your wedding yacht charter.
Questions about pricing, packages, or what is included? Contact us via WhatsApp or phone and we will break it down clearly before you commit to anything.
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Book Your Fort Lauderdale Yacht Wedding
Wedding dates book fast, especially weekends in peak season. Share a few details and we'll get back to you within minutes.
WHY CHOOSE THE WATER
A Private Yacht: The Perfect Fort Lauderdale Wedding Venue
Unlike a fixed venue on land, a yacht gives you the Intracoastal, the Las Olas Isles, and the Atlantic as your backdrop. Here is what sets Crown Yachts Miami apart in Fort Lauderdale.
A Fully Private Venue for Your Ceremony and Reception
The entire vessel is yours, no shared spaces, no strangers
There are no shared event spaces, no strangers walking through your ceremony, and no compromises on your wedding plans. Exchange vows on the main deck, then transition to the flybridge for the reception cruise. Our fleet ranges from intimate sport yachts for elopements to luxury yachts up to 116 feet with multiple deck levels for larger wedding groups. Browse the full fleet or let us recommend the right vessel.
Every Vendor Coordinated Before You Board
Officiant, florist, chef, DJ, and photographer all handled
When you arrive at the marina, the captain is on board, the floral décor is in place, and the catering is loaded. Our event planners coordinate every vendor in advance so nobody in the wedding party manages anything on the day. Our catering team pre-loads the boat and our private chef can prepare a wedding menu tailored to your preferences. Captain, crew, fuel, ice, and water are always included.
Golden Hour on the Intracoastal
The most photogenic wedding backdrop in South Florida
We time your charter around the exact sunset for your date so you are on the water during golden hour. A sunset wedding cruise along the New River and past Millionaire's Row is one of the most breathtaking wedding experiences in Fort Lauderdale. Add a private DJ and a photographer and videographer and every moment is captured and arranged before your guests arrive.
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FAQ
Fort Lauderdale Yacht Wedding FAQ
- What is the best time of year for a yacht wedding in Fort Lauderdale?
- Fort Lauderdale yacht weddings are possible year-round. The most popular months are November through April when temperatures are in the mid-70s to low-80s and humidity is lower. May through October is warmer and sees more afternoon rain showers, so morning and evening charters are excellent options. Sunset weddings in any month are consistently beautiful.
- What time should a yacht wedding start for sunset photos in Fort Lauderdale?
- For sunset photos on a Fort Lauderdale yacht wedding, a charter start time of 4:30 to 5:00 PM works best year-round. Sunset ranges from around 5:30 PM in December to 8:00 PM in June. Starting your charter 90 minutes to 2 hours before sunset gives you time for the ceremony and still positions you on the Intracoastal during golden hour for photos.
- Which day of the week is best for a Fort Lauderdale yacht wedding?
- Saturday is the most popular day for wedding yacht charters in Fort Lauderdale, followed by Sunday. Weekday charters are available and often easier to book with more vessel availability. For smaller elopements or micro-weddings, a Friday or Sunday charter means a quieter marina and more relaxed boarding.
- How long should a wedding yacht charter be?
- Most couples book 4 hours, which gives you time for the ceremony, a Las Olas Isles cruise, photos, and a champagne toast. For a full celebration with a private chef, DJ, and reception, 6 hours is more common. Elopements can often be arranged in 3 hours. We advise on the best duration based on your plans and guest count.
- What does a yacht wedding cost in Fort Lauderdale?
- Wedding yacht rental pricing in Fort Lauderdale depends on vessel size, group count, and charter duration, starting from $1,500 for 4 hours. Every charter includes captain, crew, fuel, ice, and water. Add-ons such as catering, decorations, a DJ, and photography are available at additional cost. Contact us for a personalized quote.
- What is included in a wedding yacht charter?
- Every wedding yacht charter includes a USCG-licensed captain and professional crew, fuel for the planned route, ice and bottled water, a premium Bluetooth sound system, a swim platform, and all life safety equipment. The yacht is yours exclusively for the booking period. Optional add-ons include a private chef, catering, decorations, a DJ, photography, videography, drone coverage, bartender service, and jet skis.
- Can we have both the ceremony and reception on the same yacht?
- Yes. Most couples use the main deck or salon for the ceremony, then transition to the upper deck or flybridge for the reception cruise. Our flybridge yachts have a covered salon for the ceremony and an open upper deck for celebrating, all on the same vessel. We coordinate the flow and timing so the transition is seamless.
- Can we elope on a yacht in Fort Lauderdale?
- Absolutely. An elopement yacht rental in Fort Lauderdale is one of the most romantic options we offer. Just the two of you, an officiant, and the open water. We arrange the decorations, champagne, and photography. It can be booked on shorter notice than a full wedding charter and can often be arranged within a few days.
- How many guests can attend a yacht wedding?
- Our yachts accommodate between 6 and 13 guests depending on the vessel. For larger wedding groups of 20 or more, we have vessels up to 116 feet with multiple deck levels. Contact us and we'll help you find the perfect yacht for your guest count.
- What are the best wedding routes in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most popular wedding routes include a Las Olas Isles canal tour past the waterfront mansions, a scenic New River transit through downtown for photos, a cruise along Millionaire's Row, and a golden-hour sunset reception on the Intracoastal. Your captain builds the route around your ceremony timing and photo plans.
- Can we customize decorations?
- Yes. Our decoration team prepares the yacht in advance with custom floral arrangements, rose petals, candles, table settings, and themed setups that match your wedding vision. Everything is on board before you arrive.
- How far in advance should I book a wedding yacht in Fort Lauderdale?
- For a Saturday wedding yacht charter in Fort Lauderdale, we recommend booking 4 to 8 weeks in advance to secure your preferred vessel and date. For peak months November through April, or event periods like the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, booking 2 to 3 months ahead gives you the best choice of yachts. Elopements and last-minute weddings can often be arranged within a few days if availability allows.
- What happens if the weather is bad?
- Safety is our priority. If conditions are not suitable for sailing on your wedding day, we will work with you to reschedule at no extra cost. Fort Lauderdale weather is generally excellent, and the vast majority of charters run without issue.
Say I Do on the Water in Fort Lauderdale
From intimate elopements to full ceremony and reception charters in Fort Lauderdale, we handle every detail from booking to departure. Get available yachts and a custom quote the same day.
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