Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale charters, from day boats to a 94-foot Lazzara
The yachting capital of the world, and the deepest part of our fleet: a 37' Axopar for a fast beach day, a brand-new 2024 Azimut 80, and a 94-foot Lazzara carrying two jet skis and a hookah dive rig.
Available in Fort Lauderdale
6 yachts on this coast
Fort Lauderdale37' Axopar
Axopar
Fast, open and the best value on the water
Fort Lauderdale42' Fjord
Fjord · 2017
The most photogenic day boat in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale45' Rodman Flybridge
Rodman
Three cabins and a flybridge at day-boat money
Fort Lauderdale51' Schaefer
Schaefer Yachts
Brazilian design, hardtop shade, three ensuite cabins
Fort Lauderdale80' Azimut
Azimut · 2024
A brand-new 2024 Azimut 80 — the best-looking boat in the fleet
Fort Lauderdale94' Lazzara
Lazzara · 2001
Ninety-four feet, two jet skis and a hookah dive rig
The Venice of America itinerary
Fort Lauderdale has more navigable waterway than anywhere else in the country. A standard charter runs the New River past the megayacht rows and the Las Olas Isles mansions, out Port Everglades inlet to open Atlantic, then north along the beach to Hillsboro or south to Haulover Sandbar. Half the appeal is the cruise itself — there is nowhere better for it.
The widest price range in South Florida
Fort Lauderdale is where our fleet spans the most ground. A 45' Rodman flybridge with three cabins is about $2,500 for four hours; the 42' Fjord starts near $2,600; step up to the 2024 Azimut 80 at roughly $6,600 or the toy-loaded 94' Lazzara at $6,600 for the same four hours. That range means we can match almost any budget without dropping the standard of the boat.
Boat Show, spring break and peak weeks
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October is the single busiest week of the year on this water, followed by spring break and the winter holidays. Book those dates a month or more out. In the shoulder seasons we can frequently confirm within a day or two.
Departure points
Our Fort Lauderdale yachts depart from Fort Lauderdale proper, Pompano Beach and Lighthouse Point depending on the boat. Pickup at an alternate dock is usually possible for a repositioning fee — the 55' Sunseeker Manhattan, for example, will collect from Fort Lauderdale for $400.
Common questions
Chartering in Fort Lauderdale
- How much does a yacht charter cost in Fort Lauderdale?
- Four-hour crewed charters in Fort Lauderdale run from about $2,500 on the 45' Rodman to roughly $6,600 on the 2024 Azimut 80 or the 94' Lazzara. Eight-hour days range from about $3,600 to $10,800 depending on the yacht.
- Which yacht is best for a group of thirteen?
- All of our Fort Lauderdale yachts carry up to thirteen guests. For thirteen people spending a full day aboard we'd point you at the 51' Schaefer or larger — the extra shade and the third head make a real difference over eight hours.
- Can we go out to the ocean or do we stay inside?
- Both. Port Everglades inlet is deep, well-marked and reachable within minutes of most of our docks, so ocean running is routine. On rough days the captain will keep the charter on the Intracoastal, which is scenic enough that most guests don't mind.
- Are jet skis and water toys included?
- On the yachts that carry them, yes. The 94' Lazzara includes two jet skis, four paddleboards, snorkel and fishing gear and a Brownie's hookah dive system at no extra charge. Every yacht carries floats at minimum.
- Is fuel included in the rate?
- It depends on the yacht. Some rates are all-in, others quote fuel separately based on the itinerary and running time. We put the exact figure in writing before you sign anything.