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Fort Lauderdale Yacht Charters
Fort Lauderdale Yacht Rentals and Private Boat Charters
Private yacht charters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Las Olas Isles, the New River, Port Everglades, and the Atlantic, departing from Bahia Mar and Las Olas Marina in the yachting capital of the world.
Captain and crew included on every charter. Best price guaranteed.
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THE YACHTING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
Fort Lauderdale Yacht Charters, Private and Fully Crewed
A Fort Lauderdale yacht rental through Crown Yachts Miami means exclusive use of a fully crewed private vessel. One group, one boat, no shared passengers. The fleet covers 55+ luxury yachts and boats from 40-foot sport boats to 116-foot mega yachts and superyachts, with a licensed captain and crew on every booking. Every Fort Lauderdale yacht rental is handled the same way: fully private, fully crewed, and managed from first inquiry to the final dock approach.
Fort Lauderdale is the yachting capital of the world, with over 300 miles of navigable inland waterways, more than almost any city outside Venice. The Intracoastal Waterway, the Las Olas Isles canals, Port Everglades, and direct Atlantic access make it one of the best on-water destinations in the country. Charters depart from Bahia Mar and Las Olas Marina on the beach, Pier Sixty-Six on the 17th Street Causeway, and Cooley's Landing on the New River downtown, giving every group direct access to the canals, the ocean, and the mega-yacht docks of Millionaire's Row.
Every boat rental Fort Lauderdale visitors book through Crown Yachts Miami is fully customizable before you board. Add a private chef, professional DJ, custom decoration, catering service, or VIP transport to the marina. The same fleet serves a family charter as well as a larger group charter, a private ash scattering and sea memorial service, and multi-day Bahamas crossings.
Fort Lauderdale Fleet
Yacht Rentals Available from Fort Lauderdale
Private charter yachts available for Fort Lauderdale departures from Bahia Mar, Las Olas Marina, Pier Sixty-Six, and Broward County marinas. Full captain and crew included on every booking.
WHAT TO EXPECT
How a Fort Lauderdale Yacht Charter Actually Works
A Fort Lauderdale yacht rental or boat rental is simpler than most people expect. You contact us, we send a curated shortlist of available yachts and boats, and you show up at the marina. A licensed captain and full crew are on board before you arrive. Here is what every booking includes from first inquiry to the final dock approach.
INQUIRE NOWYACHTING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
Fort Lauderdale: 300 Miles of Waterways and the East Coast's Deepest Yachting Culture
Fort Lauderdale is the yachting capital of the world, with over 300 miles of navigable inland waterways, more registered yachts per capita than any US city, and the largest in-water boat show on the planet. For visitors and Broward County residents, a private yacht charter is the natural way to experience the Venice of America. Crown Yachts Miami runs fully crewed luxury yacht charters from Fort Lauderdale's beach and Intracoastal marinas, covering the Las Olas Isles, the New River, and direct Atlantic access through Port Everglades, with departures convenient to inland Broward cities like Weston, Pembroke Pines, and Parkland.
COMPLETELY PRIVATE
The Entire Vessel Reserved for Your Group
Every Crown Yachts Miami Fort Lauderdale charter is a fully private booking. No shared passengers, no group tour format, no other guests on board. Your group boards, the yacht departs, and the entire day belongs to you. The vessel, captain, and crew are available exclusively to your group for the full charter duration on the Intracoastal and offshore waters of Broward County.
BAHIA MAR AND LAS OLAS
Departures from Fort Lauderdale's Beach and Intracoastal Marinas
Fort Lauderdale charters depart from Bahia Mar Yachting Center and Las Olas Marina on the beach, and from Pier Sixty-Six and Lauderdale Marina on the 17th Street Causeway. Every departure point offers direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, the Las Olas Isles canals, and Port Everglades inlet for offshore runs. The captain selects the marina closest to where your group is staying in Fort Lauderdale, from the beach to downtown.
OCEAN AND INTRACOASTAL
Las Olas Isles, Port Everglades, and Hillsboro Inlet on Every Route
Fort Lauderdale charters combine the mansion-lined canals of the Las Olas Isles, the mega-yacht docks of Millionaire's Row, and the working spectacle of a Port Everglades transit alongside cruise ships, with quick ocean access through the inlet. Full-day charters reach Hillsboro Inlet to the north or run offshore to the reef line. Fort Lauderdale is also the closest major departure point to Bimini and the Bahamas.
EVERY ADD-ON PRE-LOADED
Private Chef, DJ, and Bar Ready Before You Board
The private chef, professional DJ with full sound and lighting, bartender, and custom decoration are coordinated and loaded before your group arrives at the marina. VIP black car transport to your Fort Lauderdale marina is available so your group boards without arranging rideshares along the beach and 17th Street corridor.
CHARTER DURATION
Half-Day to Full-Day Fort Lauderdale Charters
Fort Lauderdale yacht and boat charters are available in 4-hour, 6-hour, and 8-hour formats. A 4-hour charter covers the Las Olas Isles canal tour, the New River, and a Port Everglades pass. A 6 to 8-hour charter adds an offshore run through the inlet and an anchor stop near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea or Hillsboro Inlet. Multi-day charters to the Bahamas depart Fort Lauderdale on select vessels.
DEPARTURE POINTS
Fort Lauderdale Charter Departure Marinas
Crown Yachts Miami Fort Lauderdale charters depart from marinas across Broward County. Bahia Mar and Las Olas Marina serve the beach, Pier Sixty-Six and Lauderdale Marina sit near Port Everglades, and Cooley's Landing serves the downtown New River.
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Bahia Mar Yachting Center
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale's most storied marina, on the barrier island between Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway. Bahia Mar is the home of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world. The primary departure point for beach-area charters and the exclusive Harbor Beach yacht rentals, with direct access to Port Everglades inlet minutes to the south and the Las Olas Isles canals to the north.
On the Intracoastal at the eastern end of the Las Olas Boulevard causeway, steps from Fort Lauderdale Beach. A newly rebuilt marina and one of the most convenient departure points for guests staying along the beach or in the Las Olas dining and hotel district. Immediate access to the Las Olas Isles canal circuit and a short run south to Port Everglades. See our Las Olas yacht rentals.
A landmark deep-water marina on the Intracoastal at the 17th Street Causeway, moments from Port Everglades. Pier Sixty-Six accommodates large yachts and mega-yachts and sits at the crossroads of the Intracoastal and the inlet. The preferred departure for offshore charters and larger vessels requiring deep-water berths 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 Fort Lauderdale beach and downtown areas, it is a convenient boarding point for both Intracoastal sightseeing charters and offshore fishing and cruising trips.
On the Intracoastal just north of the Las Olas causeway, walking distance from Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Bonnet House. A convenient beach-area departure for shorter Intracoastal and sunset charters, with quick access to the Las Olas Isles canals and the beachfront anchorage areas to the north.
On the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, surrounded by the Riverwalk, the historic district, and the downtown skyline. The best departure for a scenic New River transit through the heart of the city, passing marinas, drawbridges, and waterfront restaurants before reaching the Intracoastal and the open bay.
A modern full-service marina on the Intracoastal north of Las Olas, near the Galleria and the northern beach neighborhoods. The closest departure for Coral Ridge and Victoria Park yacht rentals, it is a quieter, lower-traffic boarding point with deep-water berths, convenient for guests staying in the central and northern Fort Lauderdale beach areas and for charters routing north toward Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Hillsboro Inlet.
- Bahia Mar Yachting CenterFort Lauderdale BeachFort Lauderdale's most storied marina, on the barrier island between Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway. Bahia Mar is the home of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world. The primary departure point for beach-area charters and the exclusive Harbor Beach yacht rentals, with direct access to Port Everglades inlet minutes to the south and the Las Olas Isles canals to the north.
- Las Olas MarinaFort Lauderdale BeachOn the Intracoastal at the eastern end of the Las Olas Boulevard causeway, steps from Fort Lauderdale Beach. A newly rebuilt marina and one of the most convenient departure points for guests staying along the beach or in the Las Olas dining and hotel district. Immediate access to the Las Olas Isles canal circuit and a short run south to Port Everglades. See our Las Olas yacht rentals.
- Pier Sixty-Six Marina17th Street CausewayA landmark deep-water marina on the Intracoastal at the 17th Street Causeway, moments from Port Everglades. Pier Sixty-Six accommodates large yachts and mega-yachts and sits at the crossroads of the Intracoastal and the inlet. The preferred departure for offshore charters and larger vessels requiring deep-water berths 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 Fort Lauderdale beach and downtown areas, it is a convenient boarding point for both Intracoastal sightseeing charters and offshore fishing and cruising trips.
- Hall of Fame MarinaFort Lauderdale BeachOn the Intracoastal just north of the Las Olas causeway, walking distance from Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Bonnet House. A convenient beach-area departure for shorter Intracoastal and sunset charters, with quick access to the Las Olas Isles canals and the beachfront anchorage areas to the north.
- Cooley's Landing MarinaNew River, DowntownOn the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, surrounded by the Riverwalk, the historic district, and the downtown skyline. The best departure for a scenic New River transit through the heart of the city, passing marinas, drawbridges, and waterfront restaurants before reaching the Intracoastal and the open bay.
- Sunrise Harbor MarinaIntracoastal WaterwayA modern full-service marina on the Intracoastal north of Las Olas, near the Galleria and the northern beach neighborhoods. The closest departure for Coral Ridge and Victoria Park yacht rentals, it is a quieter, lower-traffic boarding point with deep-water berths, convenient for guests staying in the central and northern Fort Lauderdale beach areas and for charters routing north toward Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Hillsboro Inlet.
BOOKING PROCESS
How to Book a Fort Lauderdale Charter Step by Step
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Send Us Your Date, Group Size, and Occasion
Contact us via WhatsApp with your preferred date, number of guests, and what you have in mind. A birthday on the Intracoastal, a corporate client cruise, or an offshore day trip. We respond with available Fort Lauderdale vessels matched to your needs within hours.
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Receive a Curated Fort Lauderdale Yacht Shortlist
Based on your group size and occasion, we send a curated shortlist from the fleet. Larger groups and corporate charters typically choose motor yachts like the Azimut 72 or the Azimut 105. Smaller groups suit sport yachts like the Sunseeker Predator 60, and groups who want maximum deck space often choose a Fort Lauderdale catamaran rental. For larger groups, a 20 person yacht rental in Fort Lauderdale runs as a twin yacht formation or a commercial vessel. On a budget, browse our affordable yacht rentals in Fort Lauderdale under $3,000. To sleep aboard, an overnight yacht charter in Fort Lauderdale adds private cabins and a full crew. Every option includes full specifications and capacity.
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Choose Your Route and Departure Marina
Our captain builds the itinerary around your preferences and selects the departure marina closest to where your group is staying, whether that is Bahia Mar and Las Olas on the beach, Pier Sixty-Six on the 17th Street Causeway, or Cooley's Landing on the New River downtown. You decide the route and the captain confirms it in advance.
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Select Your Add-Ons and Extras
A private chef with a custom menu, a DJ with full sound and lighting, custom decoration, catering service, and VIP black car transport to the marina. Every detail handled and loaded before boarding.
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Confirm with a Deposit and Receive Your Charter Agreement
Secure the vessel and date with a deposit. You receive a full charter agreement covering the marina address, boarding time, captain contact, and a complete list of every detail included. All add-ons confirmed in the same document.
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Board and Experience Fort Lauderdale from the Water
Arrive at the marina at boarding time. The captain and crew are on board, the yacht is fueled, and every add-on is ready from the moment your group boards. Cast off and experience the Las Olas Isles, the New River, Port Everglades, and the Atlantic from a private Fort Lauderdale yacht charter.
WHERE YOU CAN GO
Top Destinations for Fort Lauderdale Charters
Fort Lauderdale gives direct access to the Venice of America canals, the downtown New River, and the open Atlantic. The Las Olas Isles, Millionaire's Row, Port Everglades, Hillsboro Inlet, and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea are all on the standard Fort Lauderdale charter route.
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Las Olas Isles
Most PopularFort Lauderdale's Venice of America. A grid of finger islands lined with waterfront mansions, mega-yacht docks, and some of the most photographed canal scenery in the United States. The Las Olas Isles canal tour is the defining Fort Lauderdale charter route, a slow cruise past estate homes and superyachts just minutes from the beach marinas.
Fort Lauderdale's historic waterway winding through the heart of downtown. A slow scenic transit past the Riverwalk, waterfront restaurants, marine yards packed with yachts in refit, and a series of drawbridges, framed by the downtown skyline. One of the most atmospheric segments on any afternoon or sunset Fort Lauderdale 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 and container vessels at the inlet, is one of the most impressive waterway experiences in South Florida and the exit point for every offshore Fort Lauderdale charter. View the Port Everglades yacht tour.
The scenic ocean inlet north of Fort Lauderdale, marked by the historic Hillsboro Lighthouse. A popular anchor and swim stop on full-day charters, with clear Atlantic water, easy access to offshore anchorages, and the Pompano Beach and Deerfield beach coastline. It is also the gateway on the run up to Lake Boca Raton, the north coast's famous raft-up anchorage. View the full Hillsboro Inlet & Lighthouse boat tour.
A calm, shallow anchorage off the beach north of Fort Lauderdale, above a living coral reef that comes within yards of the shore. Ideal for swimming and snorkeling stops on half-day and full-day charters, with clear water and one of the few reef systems in Florida accessible directly from an anchored yacht just offshore.
The stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway lined with Fort Lauderdale's most extravagant waterfront estates and the mega-yachts docked behind them. A cruise along Millionaire's Row is a standard feature of Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal charters, showcasing the wealth and yachting culture that give the city its reputation as the yachting capital of the world.
Fort Lauderdale is one of the closest major departure points to the Bahamas, roughly 50 nautical miles across the Gulf Stream to Bimini. Multi-day crossings depart through Port Everglades to open Atlantic water with a full professional crew and concierge service. View the Bahamas charter details.
- Las Olas IslesMost PopularFort Lauderdale's Venice of America. A grid of finger islands lined with waterfront mansions, mega-yacht docks, and some of the most photographed canal scenery in the United States. The Las Olas Isles canal tour is the defining Fort Lauderdale charter route, a slow cruise past estate homes and superyachts just minutes from the beach marinas.
- New RiverDowntown ScenicFort Lauderdale's historic waterway winding through the heart of downtown. A slow scenic transit past the Riverwalk, waterfront restaurants, marine yards packed with yachts in refit, and a series of drawbridges, framed by the downtown skyline. One of the most atmospheric segments on any afternoon or sunset Fort Lauderdale charter.
- Port EvergladesIconic TransitOne 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 and container vessels at the inlet, is one of the most impressive waterway experiences in South Florida and the exit point for every offshore Fort Lauderdale charter. View the Port Everglades yacht tour.
- Hillsboro InletOcean AccessThe scenic ocean inlet north of Fort Lauderdale, marked by the historic Hillsboro Lighthouse. A popular anchor and swim stop on full-day charters, with clear Atlantic water, easy access to offshore anchorages, and the Pompano Beach and Deerfield beach coastline. It is also the gateway on the run up to Lake Boca Raton, the north coast's famous raft-up anchorage. View the full Hillsboro Inlet & Lighthouse boat tour.
- Lauderdale-by-the-SeaBeach and ReefA calm, shallow anchorage off the beach north of Fort Lauderdale, above a living coral reef that comes within yards of the shore. Ideal for swimming and snorkeling stops on half-day and full-day charters, with clear water and one of the few reef systems in Florida accessible directly from an anchored yacht just offshore.
- Millionaire's RowMega-Yacht MansionsThe stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway lined with Fort Lauderdale's most extravagant waterfront estates and the mega-yachts docked behind them. A cruise along Millionaire's Row is a standard feature of Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal charters, showcasing the wealth and yachting culture that give the city its reputation as the yachting capital of the world.
- Fort Lauderdale to BahamasMulti-DayFort Lauderdale is one of the closest major departure points to the Bahamas, roughly 50 nautical miles across the Gulf Stream to Bimini. Multi-day crossings depart through Port Everglades to open Atlantic water with a full professional crew and concierge service. View the Bahamas charter details.
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Fort Lauderdale Yacht Charters and Private Boat Rentals
Crown Yachts Miami is Fort Lauderdale's private charter fleet for yacht rentals, boat rentals, and private yacht charters on the Intracoastal and offshore. Every booking is fully private, fully crewed, and managed from first inquiry to return at the marina.
Fort Lauderdale Yacht Rental: The Las Olas Isles, New River, and the Intracoastal
300 miles of waterways and direct Atlantic access from the beach marinas
A Fort Lauderdale boat rental or yacht rental through Crown Yachts Miami departs from the beach at Bahia Mar and Las Olas Marina, from Pier Sixty-Six on the 17th Street Causeway, or from Cooley's Landing on the New River downtown. The Venice of America gives direct access to the Las Olas Isles canals, the mega-yacht docks of Millionaire's Row, and quick ocean access through Port Everglades. Crown Yachts Miami operates 55+ luxury yachts and boats from 40-foot sport boats to 116-foot superyachts, with a licensed captain and full crew on every booking.
Fort Lauderdale Boat Rental: Birthday, Bachelorette, and Sunset Celebrations
Private group charters from Fort Lauderdale's beach and Intracoastal marinas
Fort Lauderdale yacht charters cover the full range of private group celebrations. A Fort Lauderdale birthday charter cruising the Las Olas Isles with a DJ and decoration is the most popular single-day format for Fort Lauderdale celebration groups. A Fort Lauderdale bachelorette party routing from Bahia Mar along Millionaire's Row and out through the inlet covers the best visual circuit in Broward County. A Fort Lauderdale sunset cruise along the New River and Intracoastal at golden hour is the standard evening charter format. A Fort Lauderdale dinner cruise pairs dinner on board with a sunset route past Millionaire's Row, with a private chef and catering arranged in advance. For couples, a Fort Lauderdale Valentine's Day yacht rental adds roses, champagne, and a candlelit dinner timed to the February sunset. For a bigger group, a Fort Lauderdale yacht party or booze cruise puts the whole crew on a private party boat with a DJ, open bar, and the entire Intracoastal to yourselves. For companies, a Fort Lauderdale corporate yacht charter handles client entertainment, team building, and executive events with full crew and catering arranged in advance. For couples, a Fort Lauderdale yacht proposal sets up a private sunset charter with rose petals, champagne, and a photographer for the moment she says yes. And every December 31st, a New Year's Eve yacht party in Fort Lauderdale anchors off the beach for the midnight fireworks with a DJ, open bar, and champagne toast at the countdown. On a budget or keeping it intimate, a small yacht rental in Fort Lauderdale puts couples and small groups on a 26 to 50-foot sport yacht from $1,500.
Private Chef, DJ, and Full Service: Complete Fort Lauderdale Charter Package
Every add-on coordinated and loaded before your group boards
The licensed captain, crew, and boat are the foundation of every Fort Lauderdale yacht rental. Crown Yachts Miami coordinates the full service package on top of that: a private chef preparing a custom menu on board, a DJ with professional sound and lighting set up on deck, custom event decoration, catering for any format, and VIP transport to your Fort Lauderdale marina. Every detail is arranged and loaded before your group arrives. Nothing to coordinate on the day.
Yacht Charter Fort Lauderdale: Corporate Events, Offshore, and the Bahamas
The East Coast's deepest yachting culture and the closest gateway to Bimini
Fort Lauderdale offers a completely different experience when viewed from a private yacht. The slow cruise past the Las Olas Isles estates on a mansion boat tour, the working spectacle of a Port Everglades transit alongside cruise ships, an offshore run to the reef at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and the mega-yacht docks of Millionaire's Row are all available on a single charter day. At the other end of the clock, a sunrise yacht cruise catches golden hour over the Atlantic before the crowds arrive. For corporate clients, the private cruise from Bahia Mar along the Intracoastal is a standout entertainment format. And as one of the closest departure points to the Bahamas, Fort Lauderdale is the natural launch point for a multi-day weekly charter and a crossing to Bimini across the Gulf Stream.
EXPLORE THE FLEET
Fort Lauderdale Charters by Occasion
A private yacht rental in Fort Lauderdale, Florida works for every occasion. Whether you want a yacht party rental, a private yacht charter for a celebration, or a relaxed day on the Intracoastal, choose the experience that fits and we build the day around it.
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Fort Lauderdale Yacht Rental FAQ
- Does Crown Yachts operate yacht rentals out of Fort Lauderdale?
- Yes. Crown Yachts Miami operates private yacht charters departing from Fort Lauderdale marinas including Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Las Olas Marina, Pier Sixty-Six, and Lauderdale Marina. Every Fort Lauderdale yacht rental is fully private and fully crewed, with a licensed captain and crew included. Contact us with your date and group size to confirm vessel availability in Fort Lauderdale.
- What marina do Fort Lauderdale yacht charters depart from?
- Fort Lauderdale charters depart from several marinas depending on your location and route. Bahia Mar Yachting Center and Las Olas Marina serve the beach area, Pier Sixty-Six and Lauderdale Marina sit on the 17th Street Causeway near Port Everglades, and Cooley's Landing on the New River serves downtown. The captain selects the departure marina closest to where your group is staying.
- What destinations can I visit on a Fort Lauderdale yacht rental?
- Popular Fort Lauderdale charter destinations include the Las Olas Isles for Venice of America canal scenery, the New River for a downtown transit, Port Everglades for cruise ship views, Hillsboro Inlet and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for offshore anchoring and reef snorkeling, and Millionaire's Row along the Intracoastal. Fort Lauderdale is also a leading departure point for Bahamas crossings. The captain builds the itinerary around your charter length and preferences.
- How far is Fort Lauderdale from Miami by water?
- By water, Fort Lauderdale is approximately 25 to 30 nautical miles north of Miami along the Intracoastal Waterway. Crown Yachts Miami serves both markets from the same fleet, with vessels available for departure from marinas in both cities depending on your date and group size.
- Do I need a license to rent a yacht in Fort Lauderdale?
- No. Every Crown Yachts Miami charter includes a USCG-licensed captain and crew. You do not need a boating license, nautical experience, or any on-board skills. The captain handles everything from departure through return while your group enjoys the Fort Lauderdale waterways.
- How many guests can a Fort Lauderdale yacht rental accommodate?
- Our Fort Lauderdale fleet ranges from smaller sport yachts for 2 to 12 guests to larger motor yachts accommodating bigger groups. We match the vessel size to your group during the inquiry process so you have the right deck space and seating for your event. Contact us with your group details for larger configurations.
- Is Fort Lauderdale a good departure point for the Bahamas?
- Yes. Fort Lauderdale is one of the closest major departure points to the Bahamas, roughly 50 nautical miles across the Gulf Stream to Bimini through the Port Everglades inlet. Multi-day Bahamas crossings depart Fort Lauderdale on select offshore-capable vessels with a full professional crew, customs coordination, and concierge service.
- What add-ons are available for a Fort Lauderdale yacht charter?
- Available add-ons include a private chef, a professional DJ, custom decoration, full-service catering, on-board photography, watersports equipment, and VIP ground transport to and from your Fort Lauderdale marina. All add-ons are arranged and loaded before your group boards.
- How far in advance should I book a Fort Lauderdale yacht rental?
- For weekday charters, 2 to 3 days of lead time is usually sufficient. For weekend dates and South Florida event periods including the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and holidays, 1 to 2 weeks in advance is recommended. For large group events, corporate charters, and Bahamas crossings, 3 to 4 weeks ahead is ideal.
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