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Fort Lauderdale Sailing Charters
Sailboat Rental Fort Lauderdale
Private sailboat charter on the Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal and Atlantic coast. USCG-licensed captain on every booking. Half-day, full-day, and sunset sailing charter formats available year-round from Bahia Mar, Las Olas Marina, and the 17th Street Causeway.
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FORT LAUDERDALE SAILING CHARTERS
Private Sailboat Charter in Fort Lauderdale
A sailing charter in Fort Lauderdale is a fundamentally different experience from a motor yacht charter. The engine cuts out when the wind fills the sails, the deck goes quiet, and the only sound is the water moving along the hull. The Atlantic coast and the open Intracoastal receive consistent ocean breezes on most days, which means a genuine sail rather than a motorized cruise is the norm on most half-day and full-day charters.
A sailboat rental in Fort Lauderdale covers open water, the reef off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and the full range of the city's waterfront: the mansion-lined Las Olas Isles canals, Millionaire's Row, the New River through downtown, and the beachfront from the water. Sailboats draw more water than catamarans but navigate the Intracoastal and the ocean freely between marinas and the most popular anchor stops.
Sailboat charters in Fort Lauderdale are available in half-day, full-day, and sunset formats and depart from marinas across Fort Lauderdale Beach, the 17th Street Causeway, and downtown. A USCG-licensed captain is included on every Crown Yachts charter. No experience needed. Also see our Fort Lauderdale yacht rentals and boat rentals.
INCLUDED ON EVERY SAILBOAT CHARTER
- USCG-licensed captain for the full duration
- Professional crew on board
- Full vessel exclusive to your group
- Sails up when wind conditions allow
- Fuel and marina fees included
- Snorkeling equipment at swim stops
- Flexible route based on wind and conditions
- WhatsApp support before and on the day
SAILING CHARTER FORMATS
Fort Lauderdale Sailboat Charter Types
From a private couples sail to a group sailing charter with music and catering, every format includes captain, crew, and fuel.
Most Popular
Half-Day Sail
The standard format for a sailboat rental in Fort Lauderdale. A 4-hour charter gives enough time to sail the Intracoastal and offshore, anchor off the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef, swim, and return. The captain sets the sails when the ocean breeze allows, keeping the engine off and the deck quiet. Most guests spend time on deck or in the water during the anchor stop.
Sunset
Sunset Sailing Charter
A sunset sailing charter in Fort Lauderdale is one of the most requested formats. The late afternoon ocean breeze along the coast is consistent, making this a genuine sailing experience rather than a motorized cruise. Evening departure gives the skyline at golden hour from open water, with a slow return after dark. Champagne service is available on request.
Sightseeing
Fort Lauderdale Sailboat Tour
A Fort Lauderdale sailboat tour covers the waterfront highlights under sail: the mansion-lined Las Olas Isles canals, Millionaire's Row along the Intracoastal, the New River through downtown, and the beachfront from the water. The pace of a sailboat tour gives guests more time at each point than a fast motor cruise. Popular for guests seeing the yachting capital of the world from the water for the first time.
Snorkeling
Reef and Swim Stop
A sailboat snorkeling charter in Fort Lauderdale anchors off the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef, a living coral reef that comes within yards of the beach. The calm anchorage and swim platform make this the highlight of the charter for most guests. Add jet skis at anchor for a full water sports afternoon. Snorkeling equipment is included.
Full Day
Full-Day Sailing Charter
An 8-hour sailing charter covers more ground than any half-day format: a morning departure, a long anchor stop with swimming at the reef, a full sail along the coast, an offshore run to Hillsboro Inlet, and a slow return in the late afternoon. A private chef for a full catered lunch at anchor is the most popular add-on for a full-day sailing charter in Fort Lauderdale.
Romantic
Private Couples Sail
A private sailboat rental for two in Fort Lauderdale is one of the most immersive on-the-water experiences in South Florida. Wind-powered, quiet, and away from everything on shore. The skyline from open water at sunset, champagne on deck, and no other guests on board. A private chef dinner at anchor is available on request.
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ROUTES
Sailboat Destinations from Fort Lauderdale
From the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef and the Las Olas Isles canals to Millionaire's Row and offshore runs to Hillsboro Inlet, here are the main destinations on a Fort Lauderdale sailboat tour.
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Intracoastal Open Water
4 hr / All formatsThe sheltered Intracoastal Waterway running the length of Fort Lauderdale is the primary sailing ground for every sailboat rental in the city. Well-protected from ocean swells and lined with waterfront estates and 300 miles of connected canals, it offers calm sailing with the skyline visible from every position, plus quick access to the ocean through the inlet.
The most popular anchor stop on a Fort Lauderdale sailboat tour. A calm, shallow anchorage off the beach above a living coral reef within yards of the shore, ideal for swimming and snorkeling in clear Atlantic water. The round trip fits within a 4-hour charter with time at anchor, and a full day gives extended time for watersports.
Fort Lauderdale's Venice of America, a grid of finger islands lined with waterfront mansions and mega-yacht docks. A sailboat tour gliding through the Las Olas Isles canals gives close-up views of the estate homes from the water. The most photographed section of any Fort Lauderdale sailing charter.
The stretch of the Intracoastal lined with Fort Lauderdale's most extravagant waterfront estates and the mega-yachts docked behind them. Sailing past this corridor under sail is one of the most distinctive sections of any Fort Lauderdale sailboat tour, with excellent photography from the deck.
The historic New River winds through downtown Fort Lauderdale past the Riverwalk, waterfront restaurants, and the skyline. A sailing charter transiting the New River gives a scenic passage through the heart of the city, framed by drawbridges and the downtown waterfront.
One of the busiest cruise ports on the East Coast and Fort Lauderdale's gateway to the Atlantic. A sailing charter through the Port Everglades inlet passes the cruise ship berths and heads offshore for open-water sailing, with a dramatic close-up of the port and the ocean beyond.
The scenic ocean inlet north of Fort Lauderdale, marked by the historic Hillsboro Lighthouse. A full-day sailing charter can run offshore and anchor near the inlet for swimming, with clear Atlantic water and the Pompano and Deerfield beach coastline. One of the best offshore sailing destinations within a single-day cruise.
A sailboat is one of the most capable vessels for the crossing to Bimini. Fort Lauderdale is one of the closest major departure points to the Bahamas, roughly 50 nautical miles across the Gulf Stream, a 6 to 8-hour passage each way under sail and motor. Multi-day Bahamas sailing charters are available on offshore-rated monohull sailboats with full captain and crew, with advance planning on select vessels.
- Intracoastal Open Water4 hr / All formats
- Lauderdale-by-the-Sea ReefHalf day / Full day
- Las Olas Isles4 hr / Any format
- Millionaire's Row4 hr / Any format
- New River Downtown4 hr / Any format
- Port Everglades4 hr / Any format
- Hillsboro InletFull day
- Fort Lauderdale to BahamasMulti-day
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS
Sailboat Charter Departure Marinas
Sailboats depart from marinas across Fort Lauderdale. We select the marina closest to where your group is staying, from Bahia Mar and Las Olas at the beach to the 17th Street Causeway and the New River downtown.
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Bahia Mar Yachting Center
Fort Lauderdale Beach
The primary departure point for a sailboat rental on Fort Lauderdale Beach, on the barrier island between the beach and the Intracoastal and home of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Direct access to the Las Olas Isles canals and a short transit to the Port Everglades inlet and the open Atlantic.
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 departure points for a sailing charter for guests staying along the beach, with quick access to the canals.
A landmark deep-water marina on the Intracoastal at the 17th Street Causeway, moments from the Port Everglades inlet. A convenient sailboat departure for offshore sailing charters heading out through the inlet to the open Atlantic.
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 Intracoastal and offshore sailing charters.
On the Intracoastal just north of the Las Olas causeway, walking distance from the beach. A convenient beach-area departure for shorter half-day and sunset sailing 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. A scenic downtown departure for sailing charters, with a New River transit through the heart of the city before reaching the Intracoastal and the ocean.
A modern full-service marina on the Intracoastal north of Las Olas, near the Galleria. A quieter departure point for sailing charters routing north toward Hillsboro Inlet and the Pompano coastline.
- Bahia Mar Yachting CenterFort Lauderdale BeachThe primary departure point for a sailboat rental on Fort Lauderdale Beach, on the barrier island between the beach and the Intracoastal and home of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Direct access to the Las Olas Isles canals and a short transit to the Port Everglades inlet and the open Atlantic.
- 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 departure points for a sailing charter for guests staying along the beach, with quick access to the canals.
- Pier Sixty-Six Marina17th Street CausewayA landmark deep-water marina on the Intracoastal at the 17th Street Causeway, moments from the Port Everglades inlet. A convenient sailboat departure for offshore sailing charters heading out through the inlet to the open Atlantic.
- 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 Intracoastal and offshore sailing 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 shorter half-day and sunset sailing 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. A scenic downtown departure for sailing charters, with a New River transit through the heart of the city before reaching the Intracoastal and the ocean.
- Sunrise Harbor MarinaIntracoastal WaterwayA modern full-service marina on the Intracoastal north of Las Olas, near the Galleria. A quieter departure point for sailing charters routing north toward Hillsboro Inlet and the Pompano coastline.
BOOKING PROCESS
How to Book a Sailboat Charter in Fort Lauderdale
01
Contact Us with Date and Group Size
Send a WhatsApp message or fill in the booking form with your group size, preferred date, and the type of sailing experience you have in mind. A team member responds within minutes during operating hours with availability and charter format options.
02
Choose a Charter Format
Half-day, full-day, and sunset sailing charter formats are available. We recommend the format based on your group size, time available, and whether you want an Intracoastal cruise, a reef swim stop, or a full sailing tour of Fort Lauderdale.
03
Select a Departure Marina
Sailboats depart from Bahia Mar and Las Olas Marina on the beach, Pier Sixty-Six and Lauderdale Marina on the 17th Street Causeway, and Cooley's Landing on the New River downtown. We recommend the marina based on where your group is staying and which destinations you want to reach during the charter.
04
Add Services
A DJ, private chef, open bar package, decoration, watersports equipment, and VIP ground transport are all available to add before departure. All add-ons are confirmed and loaded before boarding.
05
Confirm and Deposit
A deposit secures the sailboat and the date. Full balance is due before departure. We send a confirmation with the marina address, boarding time, and any pre-departure notes after the deposit is received.
06
Board and Set Sail
Arrive at the marina 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The captain and crew handle the vessel, the rigging, and the route. You board, find your spot on deck, and the charter begins. No sailing experience needed.
ADD-ON SERVICES
Enhance Your Sailing Charter
Music
DJ and Sound System
Culinary
Private Chef
Beverage
Open Bar Package
Watersports
Jet Skis and Watersports
Decor
Decoration Package
Transport
VIP Ground Transport
And more. We tailor everything to your charter.
WHY CROWN YACHTS
Why Book Your Sailboat Charter with Crown
USCG-Licensed Captain on Every Charter
Every sailboat rental in Fort Lauderdale includes a USCG-licensed captain. The captain manages navigation, rigging, route planning, and all on-board operations. Your group relaxes on deck while the captain handles everything else.
Sails Up When Wind Allows
Fort Lauderdale's Atlantic coast and the open Intracoastal receive consistent ocean breezes on most days. When conditions allow, the captain sets the sails and cuts the engine. A genuine sailing experience, not just a motorized cruise, is what separates a Fort Lauderdale sailing charter from any other option on the water.
Multiple Fort Lauderdale Departure Points
Sailboats are available from marinas on Fort Lauderdale Beach, the 17th Street Causeway, and the New River downtown. We select the departure point based on where your group is staying and what you want to do during the charter.
Fully Arranged Before You Board
Every add-on, from the open bar and chef to the decoration package, is loaded and ready before your group arrives at the marina. Nothing is arranged on the day. You board and the charter begins.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Sailboat Rental Fort Lauderdale FAQ
- What is a sailboat rental in Fort Lauderdale?
- A sailboat rental in Fort Lauderdale is a private charter of a skippered sailing vessel on the Intracoastal and the Atlantic coast. The charter is exclusive to your group. A USCG-licensed captain handles all navigation and sailing. Sailboat rentals are available in half-day, full-day, and sunset sail formats departing from marinas across Fort Lauderdale Beach, the 17th Street Causeway, and downtown.
- Do I need sailing experience for a Fort Lauderdale sailboat charter?
- No experience is needed. Every Fort Lauderdale sailboat charter includes a USCG-licensed captain who manages the rigging, sails, navigation, and route. Guests can take the helm under supervision on calmer sections of the Intracoastal if they want, but nothing is required. You board, relax, and enjoy the charter.
- How many people can a sailboat accommodate in Fort Lauderdale?
- Most Fort Lauderdale sailboat charters are suited for groups of 2 to 12 guests. Capacity depends on the specific vessel. Sailboats are best for intimate groups, couples, and smaller gatherings that want a quieter, more relaxed alternative to a large motor yacht charter. For groups larger than 12, a catamaran rental in Fort Lauderdale or a private motor yacht is usually the better option.
- What is the best time of year for a sailboat rental in Fort Lauderdale?
- Fort Lauderdale sailboat charters run year-round. The coast receives consistent ocean breezes in the afternoon throughout the year. November through April is the most popular season: mild temperatures, lower humidity, and reliable sailing conditions. Summer afternoon sails from May through September offer the strongest breezes, though afternoon thunderstorms are common from June onward, so early morning and sunset departures are recommended in summer.
- Which marinas do sailboat charters depart from in Fort Lauderdale?
- Sailboat charters depart from marinas including Bahia Mar Yachting Center and Las Olas Marina on the beach, Pier Sixty-Six and Lauderdale Marina on the 17th Street Causeway, Hall of Fame Marina, and Cooley's Landing on the New River downtown. The departure marina is selected based on your group's location and the destinations on the itinerary.
- What is the difference between a sailboat and a catamaran in Fort Lauderdale?
- A sailboat (monohull) has a single hull and a deeper keel, producing a more traditional sailing motion and a narrower, more intimate deck. A catamaran has two parallel hulls and a wider, more stable platform with significantly more deck space. Catamarans are better for larger groups and guests sensitive to boat motion. Sailboats suit couples and small groups who want the classic sailing experience and the quiet that comes with a wind-powered monohull on open water.
- What is included in a sailboat rental in Fort Lauderdale?
- Every charter includes the sailboat, a USCG-licensed captain, crew, fuel, snorkeling equipment for charters that include a swim stop, and all safety equipment. Catering, open bar, DJ, decorations, and watersports equipment are available as add-ons, confirmed and loaded before boarding.
- Can we do a sunset sailing charter in Fort Lauderdale?
- Yes. Sunset sailing charters are one of the most popular formats. A 3-hour sunset sail departs approximately 90 minutes before sunset and returns after dark. The late afternoon ocean breeze along the coast is consistent, making this a genuine sail rather than just a motorized cruise. The Fort Lauderdale skyline at golden hour from open water is the highlight of the charter, and champagne service is available on request. See all Fort Lauderdale sunset charters.
- What is the difference between a sailboat charter and a sailing charter in Fort Lauderdale?
- The terms describe the same product. A sailboat charter and a sailing charter both refer to a private, skippered sailing experience on a monohull sailboat in Fort Lauderdale. Some guests search for a sailboat rental, others for a sailing charter or a sailboat tour, but all describe the same thing: exclusive use of a captained sailing vessel for your group, available in half-day, full-day, and sunset formats. The difference is only in the wording of the search, not the experience on the water.
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Plan Your Fort Lauderdale Sail
Tell us your date, group size, and the type of sailing experience you have in mind. We recommend the right format, select the departure marina, and handle the full coordination so your group has a seamless day under sail.
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