It has the highest concentration of luxury yachts in the Western Hemisphere, 165+ miles of inland waterways, and hosts the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show each November — the largest in the world.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Yacht Charters in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale charters on CharterXO start at $499/hour, picking up from Bahia Mar or Pier Sixty-Six. Known as the 'Yachting Capital of the World,' Fort Lauderdale gives you the densest selection of 60-100ft yachts on the East Coast, Intracoastal mansion tours, and direct ocean access through Port Everglades — all bookable through the CharterXO app with verified captains and insurance on every trip.
Starting at $499/hour - verified yachts + licensed captains
Top Marinas
- Bahia Mar Yachting CenterHome of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show — premium yacht pickup.
- Pier Sixty-Six MarinaHistoric deep-water marina on the Intracoastal, yacht-club vibe.
- Las Olas MarinaDowntown pickup, walkable from Las Olas Blvd restaurants.
Popular Routes
- Intracoastal mansion tour~3hSlow cruise past Millionaires Row and Hillsboro mansions along the Intracoastal Waterway.
- New River historic cruise~2.5hTight, tree-lined waterway through downtown Lauderdale with waterfront mansion history.
- Offshore to the sandbar~4hOut through Port Everglades, anchor at a local sandbar or cruise to Hillsboro Inlet.
- Hollywood Broadwalk coastal run~5hSouthbound ocean cruise toward Hollywood Beach, lunch stop, return.
Highlights
- -Densest yacht selection in the US
- -165 miles of navigable inland waterways
- -Intracoastal mansion tours
- -Direct ocean access via Port Everglades
- -Easy pickup from hotels on A1A
- -Deep-water marinas for 80-120ft yachts
July in Fort Lauderdale
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Summer afternoons bring thunderstorms — most captains run mornings only from July-Sept.
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July charters: beat the heat on a Miami sunset cruise
July in Miami is hot — 90 degree afternoons are normal — which is why 60 percent of our July bookings are 5-8 PM sunset cruises rather than full-day trips. Water is at its warmest of the year (86 degrees), and the Fourth of July weekend is the single busiest date on the calendar. Book hurricane-season flex pricing with zero-fee reschedules if the tropics kick up.
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Common Questions About Charters in Fort Lauderdale
Yes. Fort Lauderdale is the closest major US mainland city to Bimini (~55 miles). Many CharterXO yachts over 50ft offer 2-3 day Bahamas trips — message the owner for pricing and passport requirements.
The Intracoastal Waterway runs directly past Hillsboro Mile and Millionaires Row. A 3-hour cruise loops the best stretches with historical commentary from most captains.
Yes. Fort Lauderdale has one of the largest selections of 80-120ft yachts in the country, many legally rated for 12-25 passengers on day charters. Filter by guest count on CharterXO.
Fort Lauderdale wins on yacht variety and calm Intracoastal water; Miami wins on nightlife-adjacent pickup and celebrity-island touring. For first-time luxury charters with groups of 10+, Fort Lauderdale is usually the better call.
4 hours is the standard minimum on CharterXO in Fort Lauderdale, with many 6- and 8-hour options. Overnight charters start at $4,500-$6,500 depending on the vessel.
Own a boat in Fort Lauderdale? List it here.
Fort Lauderdale owners: CharterXO is built for the yachting capital's scale. We handle charter-to-sale funnel, split payments across guest groups, and verified-insurance guests — all free to list. Whether you run a single 65ft Azimut or a small fleet, you set the rules and keep the booking relationship; we just make it easier to find you.
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